ST MARYS UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

EIN: 410695527 501(c)(3) Education

WINONA, MN

Total Revenue
$99,115,009
Total Expenses
$97,479,537
Total Assets
$197,842,358
Net Assets
$180,820,837
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1912
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
FATHER JAMES BURNS
Phone
5074571445
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

ST MARYS UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, founded in 1912, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $99.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year.

Mission

ENRICHED BY THE LASALLIAN CATHOLIC HERITAGE, SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA AWAKENS, NURTURES, AND EMPOWERS LEARNERS TO ETHICAL LIVES OF SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $58,067,772 Revenue: $71,630,473

INSTRUCTION AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT:SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HAS TWO PRIMARY ACADEMIC UNITS: THE COLLEGE AND THE SCHOOLS OF GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS (SGPP). THE COLLEGE CONSISTS OF...

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INSTRUCTION AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT:SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HAS TWO PRIMARY ACADEMIC UNITS: THE COLLEGE AND THE SCHOOLS OF GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS (SGPP). THE COLLEGE CONSISTS OF THE TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE BACHELOR OF ARTS EXPERIENCE BASED ON THE WINONA CAMPUS. THE SGPP INCLUDES CONTINUING EDUCATION OFFERINGS, CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COMPLETION PROGRAMS, MASTER'S PROGRAMS, EDUCATION SPECIALIST PROGRAM AND FIVE DOCTORAL PROGRAMS. ACROSS THE 12-MONTH 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR THE COLLEGE ENROLLED 890 STUDENTS AND DELIVERED 25,170 INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY CREDIT HOURS. THE SGPP ENROLLED 3,797 STUDENTS ACROSS THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR AND DELIVERED 49,308 INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY CREDIT HOURS. THE UNIVERSITY EXPECTS TO MAINTAIN ENROLLMENT AT SGPP IN 2025-2026. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS 24 MAJORS WITH THE BACHELOR OF ARTS PROGRAM. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS AN ADDITIONAL 57 PROGRAMS WITHIN THE SGPP.

Program 2
Expenses: $12,485,161 Revenue: $265,944

STUDENT SERVICES:IN 2024-2025, 316 TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (ABOUT 38% OF THAT POPULATION) PARTICIPATED IN 15 NCAA DIVISION III SPORTS OFFERED AT SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY. PARTICIPATION IN...

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STUDENT SERVICES:IN 2024-2025, 316 TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (ABOUT 38% OF THAT POPULATION) PARTICIPATED IN 15 NCAA DIVISION III SPORTS OFFERED AT SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY. PARTICIPATION IN INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES ANNUALLY IS OVER 35%. THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE PROCESSED $69,539,660 IN LOANS, GRANTS, WORK STUDY AND SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE ENTIRE UNIVERSITY IN 2024-2025. 89 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY IN 2024-2025. 47 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE FIRST GENERATION INITIATIVE PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS SELECTED STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY AND SPECIAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE STUDY HALLS, SPECIALIZED ADVISING AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES WHICH PROMOTE RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS. IN ADDITION STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER OFFERS ACADEMIC ADVISING AND TUTORING/LEARNING SERVICES, INCLUDING NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION TO ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS. STUDENTS CAN ALSO MAKE USE OF THE WRITING CENTER, INTERNATIONAL CENTER, CAREER SERVICES AND INTERSHIPS, RISE (RECREATION, INVOLVEMENT AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT) AS WELL AS CAMPUS MINISTRY FOR A WELL ROUNDED COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE.

Program 3
Expenses: $5,831,795 Revenue: $7,774,648

AUXILIARY SERVICES: SAINT MARYS' UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA OFFERS ITS WINONA UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS A COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL LIFE EXPERIENCE. LIVING ON CAMPUS MEANS BEING PART OF A CLOSE-KNIT...

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AUXILIARY SERVICES: SAINT MARYS' UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA OFFERS ITS WINONA UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS A COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL LIFE EXPERIENCE. LIVING ON CAMPUS MEANS BEING PART OF A CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY, AND CREATING FRIENDSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS THAT LAST A LIFETIME. 81% OF STUDENTS AT THE COLLEGE, RESIDE ON CAMPUS. ELEVEN RESIDENCE HALLS ARE LOCATED ON OUR BEAUTIFUL WINONA CAMPUS, SURROUNDED BY 450 ACRES OF WOODED BLUFFS AND TRAILS. RESIDENCE OPTIONS OFFER STUDENTS A VARIETY OF TRADITIONAL SINGLE AND DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ROOMS, SUITES, AND APARTMENT-STYLE OPTIONS. SAINT MARYS' UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA OFFERS THREE CONVENIENT ON-CAMPUS DINING OPTIONS, TONER STUDENT CENTER DINING HALL, CARDINAL CAFE, AND CARDINAL COFFEE. SEVERAL MEAL PLANS ARE TAILORED TO MEET EACH STUDENT'S NEEDS AND SCHEDULES. STUDENTS CAN ALSO UTILIZE A NEW MARKET, WHICH CONTAINS A VARIETY OF CONVENIENT SNACKS AND BEVERAGES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,966,051
Program Service Revenue $78,613,209
Investment Income $6,387,811
Other Revenue $1,147,938
TOTAL REVENUE $99,115,009

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $25,593,388
Salaries & Benefits $40,377,573
Fundraising Expenses $3,840,281
Program Expenses $76,384,728
Other Expenses $31,508,576
TOTAL EXPENSES $97,479,537

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $99,115,009 $107,948,812 -0.1%
Expenses $97,479,537 $98,768,656 0.0%
Net Income $1,635,472 $9,180,156 -0.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
24
Independent Members
23
Employees
1511
Volunteers
27

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
9
$1,061,217
Total Directors
24
$482,914
Key Employees
1
$275,107
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BURNS FATHER JAMES PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$410,706 $72,208 $482,914
STEVENS GREGORY CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAAK MICHAEL VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SIMON SANDRA SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLETTI JEROME TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRON MOST REV ROBERT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARYL JENNIFER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILSKI MATTHEW TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BIMONTE BRO ROBERT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CERONE ROBERT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CURRAN BRO JACK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FEHRENBACH BRO MICHAEL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GOSTOUT BOBBIE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAYDOCK ROGER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOBS MARK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHNSON BRO THOMAS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAISER JULIE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LANDMAN SARAH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
O'HERN BRO MICHAEL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
POWERS SHAUN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCHIELER BRO ROBERT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEGER ANGELA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRAUSCHT ANN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VAN FOSSEN MARCY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BUCARO FERNANDO CFO (TERM 01/2025) 40.00
Officer
$151,515 $11,177 $162,692
MERCHLEWITZ ANN SENIOR VP AND GENERAL COUNSEL 40.00
Officer
$112,026 $25,689 $137,715
ANSELL DAVID ASSISTANT VP, FINANCIAL AFFAIRS 40.00
Officer
$88,189 $29,875 $118,064
DIRKSEN ANDREW CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$148,898 $10,934 $159,832
KLEIN GARY VP, ADVANCEMENT (TERM 05/2025) 40.00
Key Emp
$240,616 $34,491 $275,107
GORDON LEAH PROGRAM DIR., NURSE ANETHESIOLOGY 40.00
Highest
$193,499 $22,096 $215,595
MCMAHON MICHAEL VP FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$168,750 $20,015 $188,765
GAUDERMAN JULIE ASSOC. DIR., NURSE ANETHESIOLOGY 40.00
Highest
$167,801 $35,433 $203,234
ROVANG MICHELLE VP FOR UNIVERISTY RELATIONS 40.00
Highest
$155,283 $26,428 $181,711
HINES SUSAN VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$148,041 $18,748 $166,789
BONILLA MAX FORMER PROVOST 40.00
$340,649 $13,226 $353,875
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 $99,115,009 $97,479,537 $197,842,358 $1,635,472
2024 $107,948,812 $98,768,656 $196,556,373 $9,180,156
2023 $96,920,381 $98,367,378 $194,010,880 $-1,446,997
2022 $108,114,364 $103,288,554 $202,355,583 $4,825,810
2021 $109,150,875 $96,521,102 $206,783,049 $12,629,773
2020 $103,191,263 $98,301,355 $182,925,802 $4,889,908
2019 $95,087,223 $98,209,536 $178,717,016 $-3,122,313
2018 $105,173,708 $95,160,616 $185,891,242 $10,013,092
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