UNIVERSITY OF ST FRANCIS

EIN: 362170999 501(c)(3)

JOLIET, IL

Total Revenue
$66,663,476
Total Expenses
$73,475,180
Total Assets
$89,902,270
Net Assets
$50,686,244
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1920
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
RYAN HENDRICKSON
Phone
8157403372
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

UNIVERSITY OF ST FRANCIS, founded in 1920, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $66.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $73.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

AS A CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY ROOTED IN THE LIBERAL ARTS, WE ARE A WELCOMING COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS CHALLENGED BY FRANCISCAN VALUES AND CHARISM, ENGAGED IN A CONTINUOUS PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE, FAITH, WISDOM, AND JUSTICE, AND EVER MINDFUL OF A TRADITION THAT EMPHASIZES REVERENCE FOR CREATION, COMPASSION AND PEACEMAKING. WE STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN ALL PROGRAMS, PREPARING WOMEN AND MEN TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE WORLD THROUGH SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $40,836,707 Revenue: $54,738,235

INSTRUCTION AND FINANCIAL AIDTHE CATHOLIC, FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OFFERS 47 BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING 4 ADULT UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS, 15 MASTER'S LEVEL PROGRAMS (ONSITE AND ONLINE CLASSES), 8...

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INSTRUCTION AND FINANCIAL AIDTHE CATHOLIC, FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OFFERS 47 BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING 4 ADULT UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS, 15 MASTER'S LEVEL PROGRAMS (ONSITE AND ONLINE CLASSES), 8 SUB-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS, 12 POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS, 4 POST-MASTERS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AND 2 DOCTORAL PROGRAMS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE UNIVERSITY SERVED 1,338 UNDERGRADUATE AND 1,686 POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS. IN ADDITION, 98% OF TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND 100% OF INCOMING FRESHMEN RECEIVED SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL AID.

Program 2
Expenses: $8,951,431

STUDENT SERVICESSTUDENT SERVICES INCLUDE ADMISSIONS, WELCOME CENTER, FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATION, REGISTRAR, ATHLETICS, STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP, ORIENTATION, GRADUATION, CAREER SUCCESS...

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STUDENT SERVICESSTUDENT SERVICES INCLUDE ADMISSIONS, WELCOME CENTER, FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATION, REGISTRAR, ATHLETICS, STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP, ORIENTATION, GRADUATION, CAREER SUCCESS CENTER, HEALTH & WELLNESS AND PERSONAL COUNSELING SERVICES, SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, CAMPUS CULTURE, AND UNIVERSITY MINISTRY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 425 STUDENT ATHLETES PARTICIPATED IN BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, BOWLING, CROSS COUNTRY, FOOTBALL, DANCE, GOLF, SOCCER, SOFTBALL, TENNIS, TRACK & FIELD, AND VOLLEYBALL.

Program 3
Expenses: $6,542,648

ACADEMIC SUPPORTLIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES, ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER, INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH, STUDENT COMPUTER LABS, AND ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY, AND DEANS OF EACH OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FOUR COLLEGES...

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ACADEMIC SUPPORTLIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES, ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER, INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH, STUDENT COMPUTER LABS, AND ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY, AND DEANS OF EACH OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FOUR COLLEGES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY. THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTION INCLUDED 22,986 BOOKS AND OTHER PAPER DOCUMENTS, 4,910 SERIALS, AND 3,277 AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS. CONSISTENT WITH THE INDUSTRY, THE UNIVERSITY'S RESOURCES CONTINUE TO MOVE AWAY FROM PRINTED MATERIALS AND TOWARD ELECTRONIC RESOURCES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS. THE RESOURCES AT THE LIBRARY ASSIST STUDENTS IN ALL METHODS OF RESEARCH.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,073,832
Program Service Revenue $58,642,176
Investment Income $2,191,222
Other Revenue $756,246
TOTAL REVENUE $66,663,476

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $24,843,459
Salaries & Benefits $28,690,760
Fundraising Expenses $718,193
Program Expenses $60,137,871
Other Expenses $19,830,261
TOTAL EXPENSES $73,475,180

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $66,663,476 $67,809,926 0.0%
Expenses $73,475,180 $70,297,473 +0.0%
Net Income $-6,811,704 $-2,487,547 +1.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
989
Volunteers
257

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$925,577
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
3
$551,266
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOSEPH MALLOF CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN HERNANDEZ VICE CHAIRPERSON 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHAEL BARTOLINI TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SR JEANNE BESSETTE TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BILY TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SR SUE BRUNO TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BRYANT TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANISHA CANNON TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IMAN ELLIS-BOWEN TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON FISKE TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE GREEN TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SR MARGARET GUIDER TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE HABIGER TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT HOLDMAN TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL KUBINSKI TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FR JAMES LEWIS TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SR ROBERTA NAEGELE TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTOR PATTERSON TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PRZYBYLA TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR YESENIA SANCHEZ TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN SHARP TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE SULLIVAN TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL VOGEN TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS WARD TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY ZORDON TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULEE GARD TREASURER AND VP OF ADMIN & FINANCE 50.00
Officer
$232,652 $16,100 $248,752
ARVID JOHNSON SECRETARY & UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer
$421,825 $255,000 $676,825
TERRANCE COTTRELL VP FOR IT & PLANNING 50.00
Key Emp
$177,708 $16,900 $194,608
LISA SAMPALIS VP FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT 50.00
Key Emp
$159,020 $13,300 $172,320
BETH ROTH PROVOST & VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 50.00
Key Emp
$174,625 $9,713 $184,338
SHANNON BROWN DEAN OF COBHA 50.00
Highest
$167,131 $26,289 $193,420
JOHN GAMBRO DEAN OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 50.00
Highest
$154,769 $29,292 $184,061
YEIJIN YEOM DEAN OF COLLEGE OF NURSING 50.00
Highest
$176,246 $7,550 $183,796
ROBERT BEHLING PROFESSOR OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION 50.00
Highest
$171,388 $13,880 $185,268
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $66,663,476 $73,475,180 $89,902,270 $-6,811,704
2024 $67,809,926 $70,297,473 $99,048,333 $-2,487,547
2023 $71,715,272 $69,504,741 $101,829,678 $2,210,531
2022 $74,870,772 $73,440,107 $100,705,114 $1,430,665
2021 $74,512,547 $73,012,883 $101,824,019 $1,499,664
2020 $75,136,553 $74,207,049 $96,850,136 $929,504
2019 $74,076,357 $71,087,936 $99,914,444 $2,988,421
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