AVE MARIA SCHOOL OF LAW

EIN: 383519708 501(c)(3) Education

NAPLES, FL

Total Revenue
$22,910,177
Total Expenses
$22,377,878
Total Assets
$19,469,490
Net Assets
$8,372,682
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
JOHN M CZARNETZKY
Phone
2396875300
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

AVE MARIA SCHOOL OF LAW, founded in 2000, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $22.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

EDUCATING STUDENTS LEADING TO A JURIS DOCTORATE DEGREE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $18,212,518 Revenue: $16,351,204

AVE MARIA SCHOOL OF LAW PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A TRADITIONAL EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF LAW. THE EDUCATION WILL LEAD TO CONFERRAL OF THE JURIS DOCTOR DEGREE. FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES BENEFIT ANY TAX...

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AVE MARIA SCHOOL OF LAW PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A TRADITIONAL EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF LAW. THE EDUCATION WILL LEAD TO CONFERRAL OF THE JURIS DOCTOR DEGREE. FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES BENEFIT ANY TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF AVE MARIA SCHOOL OF LAW.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,544,592
Program Service Revenue $16,351,204
Investment Income $10,435
Other Revenue $3,946
TOTAL REVENUE $22,910,177

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,547,205
Salaries & Benefits $9,111,147
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $18,212,518
Other Expenses $5,719,526
TOTAL EXPENSES $22,377,878

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $22,910,177 $20,551,527 +0.1%
Expenses $22,377,878 $21,172,040 +0.1%
Net Income $532,299 $-620,513 -1.9%
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
17
Independent Members
16
Employees
176
Volunteers
41

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
1
$321,017
Total Directors
16
$321,017
Key Employees
1
$192,875
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
THOMAS S MONAGHAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS B GARLICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD KLAAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM CARDINAL MAIDA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD J RYCHLAK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHEL SAADEH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ANN GADZIALA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN CZARNETZKY PRESIDENT/DEAN 55.00
Officer Director
$302,271 $18,746 $321,017
FRANK J DEWANE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE J BLANFORD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THE HONORABLE CALLISTA L GINGRICH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK CORVINO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN J FERGUSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY RUSE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES J KELLEHER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN H KANE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAYE CASTRO ASSOCIATE DEAN 40.00
Key Emp
$180,000 $12,875 $192,875
ULYSSES JAEN PROFESSOR 40.00
Highest
$197,305 $24,982 $222,287
RICHARD DAY PROFESSOR 40.00
Highest
$275,000 $25,088 $300,088
EUGENE MILHIZER PROFESSOR 40.00
Highest
$225,000 $18,724 $243,724
KEVIN GOVERN PROFESSOR 40.00
Highest
$185,789 $24,820 $210,609
ROXANNA CRUZ ASSOCIATE DEAN 40.00
Highest
$184,327 $534 $184,861
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $22,910,177 $22,377,878 $19,469,490 $532,299
2023 $20,551,527 $21,172,040 $19,264,095 $-620,513
2022 $21,150,905 $20,845,908 $20,199,733 $304,997
2021 $23,155,503 $19,669,671 $21,394,119 $3,485,832
2020 $20,256,272 $19,297,926 $17,261,054 $958,346
2019 $16,288,019 $17,354,675 $16,991,960 $-1,066,656
2018 $21,526,130 $16,555,447 $19,857,173 $4,970,683
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