Congregation of the Sisters of St
CSJ Ministries / Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) religious organization classified under the Roman Catholic category. The organization exercises civil and canonical responsibilities for sponsored ministries that have been civilly incorporated, overseeing their governance and operations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.2M
+6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$984K
-51.2% YoY
Grant Count
14
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$70K
-65.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The congregation's mission centers on loving God and neighbor without distinction. The organization responds to unmet and critical needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations, continuing a 375-year tradition of service to what they call their "dear neighbors."
The Sisters of St. Joseph have historically engaged in education, social services, and advocacy work. Recent activities demonstrate commitment to interfaith dialogue, social justice issues including gun violence prevention, and community organizing around civil rights concerns.
Grantmaking
CSJ Ministries actively distributes grants to nonprofit organizations:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The congregation operates across multiple regions:
- Primary locations: La Grange Park, Illinois and Nazareth, Michigan
- Founding communities: Cleveland, Wichita, Nazareth (Kalamazoo, Michigan), and LaGrange Park
- International presence: The Sisters of St. Joseph have communities worldwide, with 2025 marking the 375th anniversary of the congregation's founding
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025:
- Total Assets: $36,196,004
- Total Revenues: $2,935,265
- Total Expenses: $1,709,135
- Employees: 10
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $34,060,055
- Total Revenues: $2,406,251
- Total Expenses: $2,727,352
- Employees: 20
The organization maintains substantial assets and demonstrates consistent grantmaking capacity. The organization holds a Three-Star rating with an 81% score based on accountability and financial metrics.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,196,004 | $34,060,055 | $32,218,148 |
| Revenue | $2,935,265 | $2,406,251 | $1,158,411 |
| Expenses | $1,709,135 | $2,727,352 | $1,854,512 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,932,265 | $2,403,751 | $1,154,911 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Congregation of the Sisters of St
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Mother Stanislaus Leary: Founded the Sisters of St. Joseph in La Grange Park in 1899
- Mother Alexine Gosselin: Became Superior after Mother Stanislaus's death in 1900
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGALIE AUGUSTAVE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| REBECCA BENNET | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BIEHL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BOUCREE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN BRAZDA CSJ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PRINCELLA GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL GRIFFIN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ROSE HEFNER CSJ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA HYATT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MARCO LOPEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KERRY MCGUIRE | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| CLEMENT MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| DANA MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KRISTY ROUBIQUE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN SHERMAN CSJ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| THERESEA DENTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $193,095 |
| DALIA ROCOTELLO | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | 40 | $124,599 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The congregation actively engages in contemporary social issues and community service:
**2017**: Over 80 sisters and associates from founding communities participated in Women's Marches on January 21st
**2016**: Hosted an interfaith meeting on gun violence prevention
**2016**: Issued a post-election statement calling for unity, reconciliation, and a national day of prayer
**2016**: Celebrated Founders Day with a day-long service initiative across multiple cities and communities where the congregation operates
The organization continues to expand its grantmaking and community engagement, with recent financial data showing increased revenues and sustained asset growth.
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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