CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRIES INC D/B/A NEWMAN CONNECTION

EIN: 800739832 501(c)(3) Religion

TEUTOPOLIS, IL

Total Revenue
$1,446,517
Total Expenses
$1,598,079
Total Assets
$385,813
Net Assets
$224,042
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
MATT ZERRUSEN
Phone
2178211719
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRIES INC D/B/A NEWMAN CONNECTION, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

SUPPORTS NEWMAN CENTERS AND CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAMS AT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $780,908

OUTREACH - NEWMAN CONNECTION LEADS A NATIONAL EFFORT TO ENSURE THAT EVERY STUDENT IS PERSONALLY CONNECTED TO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY BEFORE LEAVING HOME. THROUGH ITS FAITH FORWARD INITIATIVE, THE...

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OUTREACH - NEWMAN CONNECTION LEADS A NATIONAL EFFORT TO ENSURE THAT EVERY STUDENT IS PERSONALLY CONNECTED TO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY BEFORE LEAVING HOME. THROUGH ITS FAITH FORWARD INITIATIVE, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS, PARISHES, DIOCESES, AND FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY GRADUATING SENIORS AND CONNECT THEM TO CAMPUS MINISTRIES, FAITH-BASED MENTORS, AND CATHOLIC COMMUNITY AT THEIR DESTINATION.THIS WORK FOCUSES ON EARLY, INTENTIONAL CONNECTIONENSURING STUDENTS ARE KNOWN, WELCOMED, AND EXPECTED BEFORE ARRIVING ON CAMPUS OR ENTERING MILITARY SERVICE. BY BUILDING A COORDINATED NATIONAL NETWORK, THE ORGANIZATION SIMPLIFIES AND SCALES THE PROCESS OF CONNECTING STUDENTS TO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY AT ONE OF THE MOST CRITICAL MOMENTS IN THEIR LIVES.

Program 2
Expenses: $658,539

THE ORGANIZATION EQUIPS CAMPUS MINISTERS AND MINISTRY LEADERS WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND STRATEGIES NEEDED TO BUILD STRONG, RELATIONAL CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING ACCESS TO...

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THE ORGANIZATION EQUIPS CAMPUS MINISTERS AND MINISTRY LEADERS WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND STRATEGIES NEEDED TO BUILD STRONG, RELATIONAL CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING ACCESS TO DIGITAL PLATFORMS, TRAINING, AND PROVEN OUTREACH MODELS THAT HELP LEADERS MOVE STUDENTS FROM INITIAL INTEREST TO AUTHENTIC BELONGING.CENTRAL TO THIS WORK IS ENABLING IMMEDIATE, PERSONAL CONNECTION. THROUGH TOOLS SUCH AS CALLED LLC'S APP AND STRUCTURED OUTREACH STRATEGIES, MINISTRY LEADERS CAN ENGAGE STUDENTS AS SOON AS THEY EXPRESS INTERESTOFTEN BEFORE THEY ARRIVE ON CAMPUS. IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO INTRODUCED A NATIONAL CAMPUS MINISTRY SCORECARD TO PROVIDE VISIBILITY INTO THE IMPACT OF CAMPUS MINISTRY NATIONWIDE, HIGHLIGHT BEST PRACTICES, AND STRENGTHEN THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MINISTRIES SERVING YOUNG ADULTS. TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS ENSURE THAT CAMPUS MINISTRIES ARE EQUIPPED TO CONSISTENTLY CONNECT, ENGAGE, AND SUPPORT STUDENTS DURING ONE OF THE MOST CRITICAL TRANSITIONS OF THEIR LIVES.THE ORGANIZATION MEASURES SUCCESS BY THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO ARRIVE AT THEIR NEXT STAGE OF LIFE ALREADY CONNECTED TO CATHOLIC COMMUNITYKNOWN, WELCOMED, AND ENGAGED BEFORE DRIFT BEGINS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,429,447
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $16,072
Other Revenue $998
TOTAL REVENUE $1,446,517

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,368,367
Fundraising Expenses $75,198
Program Expenses $1,439,447
Other Expenses $229,712
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,598,079

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,446,517 $1,626,257 -0.1%
Expenses $1,598,079 $1,945,690 -0.2%
Net Income $-151,562 $-319,433 -0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
1

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
3
$150,000
Total Directors
6
$150,000
Key Employees
1
$256,867
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WILLIAM ZERRUSEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW ZERRUSEN SECRETARY 25.00
Officer Director
$75,000 $0 $150,000
FR KEN GERACI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FR LEE BROKAW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN DANAHER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE ROAT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA LUSTIG TREASURER 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SHAUN COLEMAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$121,154 $0 $256,867
CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS ST. FULLSTACK ENGINEER 40.00
Highest
$138,635 $0 $150,000
ANGELA STENSON DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING 40.00
Highest
$123,231 $0 $123,231
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 $1,446,517 $1,598,079 $385,813 $-151,562
2024 $1,626,257 $1,945,690 $583,867 $-319,433
2023 $1,581,347 $1,235,712 $853,376 $345,635
2022 $1,725,269 $2,015,784 $503,790 $-290,515
2021 $1,512,850 $1,725,336 $759,734 $-212,486
2020 $2,015,909 $1,126,685 $963,055 $889,224
2019 $878,208 $940,621 $28,333 $-62,413
2018 $631,082 $634,766 $45,579 $-3,684
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