Cristo Rey Network
Cristo Rey Network is a Chicago-based national network of Catholic, career-focused college preparatory high schools serving students from families with limited economic means. The organization reports that its 41 locally owned and operated schools combine four years of rigorous academics with professional work experience through the Corporate Work Study Program.
Cristo Rey Network at a glance
In short: Cristo Rey Network gave $3.4M across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $82K), top state California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,361,523
- -61.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $81,988
- -61.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $31,171,454
- +6.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (22% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cristo Rey Network
- Contact
Mailing address: 104 S Michigan Avenue Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 784-7213
Website: https://cristoreynetwork.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cristo Rey Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Verbum Del HS (Los Angeles) ($305K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($130,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
197 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 124 grants of 197 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its network as national. Its 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states; the largest reported shares went to California (22%), New York (11%), Illinois (6%), Ohio (6%), and Florida (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cristo Rey Network open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 40 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2021) to $8.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Verbum Del HS (Los Angeles) Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $305,000 |
| Cristo Rey New York HS (New York) New York, NY | General Support | $195,000 |
| Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $190,000 |
| San Miguel HS (Tucson) Tucson, AZ | General Support | $125,000 |
| Cristo Rey Orlando Longwood, FL | General Support | $124,253 |
| Cristo Rey San Diego San Diego, CA | General Support | $105,000 |
| Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School (Raleigh) Durham, NC | General Support | $87,000 |
| Cristo Rey Kansas City HS (Kansas City) Kansas City, MO | General Support | $85,000 |
| Delasalle North Catholic HS (Portland) Portland, OR | General Support | $80,000 |
| Cristo Rey Las Vegas (Las Vegas) Las Vegas, NV | General Support | $80,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization’s filing states that it maintains the John P. Foley, SJ Legacy Fund, a restricted endowment. As of June 30, 2025, it consisted of $1,839,900 in cumulative donations to be held in perpetuity and a life insurance policy with a cash surrender value of $470,650. The filing states that income generated by the fund is time-restricted until appropriated by the board.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,171,454 | $13,819,943 | $12,775,430 | $3,361,523 | 41 | $1,047,971 |
| 2024 | $29,198,706 | $21,158,924 | $17,371,167 | $8,826,800 | 41 | $900,940 |
| 2023 | $23,304,498 | $20,019,253 | $11,170,298 | $4,153,855 | 41 | $292,487 |
| 2022 | $14,102,009 | $11,695,592 | $10,017,050 | $3,961,068 | 41 | $98,245 |
| 2021 | $12,627,749 | $7,882,145 | $6,273,164 | $1,552,897 | 33 | $132,550 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide a career-focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources, integrating rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college.
Its stated national priorities include Academic Excellence, Corporate Work Study, College Initiatives, Growth, and Mission Integration. The network says gifts can support high-impact programming responsive to schools’ needs, competitive grants tailored to local contexts, and the scaling of practices that have demonstrated success for students.
Grantees include Cristo Rey schools. Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School describes its mission as educating young people from underserved communities to become people of faith, purpose, and service through a rigorous curriculum, work-study experience, and inclusive school community. Cristo Rey Richmond High School describes itself as a Catholic learning community educating young people of limited economic means through a college preparatory curriculum integrated with work study. Cristo Rey Orange County’s stated mission describes career-focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Cristo Rey Network reported 41 grants totaling $3,361,523. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $305,000, with a median of $70,000. The largest listed awards were $305,000 to Verbum Dei High School in Los Angeles and $195,000 to Cristo Rey New York High School, both for general support. Other notable awards included $190,000 to Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School, $125,000 to San Miguel High School in Tucson, and $124,253 to Cristo Rey Orlando, each for general support.
Other 2025 recipients included Cristo Rey Richmond High School Inc. ($65,000) and Cristo Rey Orange County ($50,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kelby Woodard as President and CEO and Jane E. Genster as Board Chair. Directors listed were Michael Tadesse-Bell, Mary Lea Bordelon, Dan Dougherty, Fr. Jim Gartland, S.J., Dominique Jordan, Joseph Della Rosa, Barbara Marchini-Ellis, and John P. Foley, S.J.
Cristo Rey Network is led by Kelby Woodard, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 7 of 33 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelby Woodard
President & CEO
Director → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$185K (2024) → $334K (2025)
Jane E. Genster
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Kinzler
CFO, Treasurer & Director of Hr
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$57K (2021) → $90K (2025)
Chris Perry
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Chris Shea
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan McCallin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James O'Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P. Foley Sj
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Ubeda
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leo Sheridan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Healey
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Holland
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Marchini-Ellis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camille Naughton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauralyn Lee
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Mason
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Della Rosa
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lea Bordelon
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Tadesse-Bell
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosemarie Thurston
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Neitzke Sj
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Orosz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Dougherty
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dominique Jordan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Gartland Sj
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenya Lenoir Messer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kip Kernodle
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Manuel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Morris
Chief Advancement Officer
Senior Director of Advancement → Chief Advancement Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$129K (2021) → $184K (2025)
Brian Melton
Senior Vice President Ext. Rel. & General Counsel
Senior Vice President Ext. Rel., General Counsel & Secretary → Senior Vice President Ext. Rel. & General Counsel, 2025
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$161K (2021) → $176K (2025)
Conor Heaton
Chief Legal Officer
Director of School Growth → Chief Legal Officer, 2025
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$139K (2021) → $190K (2025)
Teri Noel
Chief Corporate Progr Officer
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$208K (2025)
William Ford
Chief Academic Officer
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$222K (2025)
Former officers (29)
- Former: Elizabeth Goettl (2021–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Joann Chavez (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: John E. O'Shea (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Kathy Cote (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Montanea Daniels (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Andy Stith (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Teri Johnson (2023–2024) — Chief Corporate Progr Officer
- Former: Bill Young (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Darren Jackson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: James Gartland SJ (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Della Rosa (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jose Madrid (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Kearney (2021–2023) — Chief Academic Officer
- Former: Michael Bell (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Preston Kendall (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sr Maryalyce Gilfeather (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom O'Connor (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas Neitzke SJ (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeb Myers (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Heidkamp (2021–2022) — Director of Leadership Development & Support
- Former: Patrick James (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Pedro Reyes (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Pete Skoglund (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: W Nicholas Howley (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Julie Boland (2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Bazin (2022) — Chief Technology Officer
- Former: Dave Mastrangelo (2021) — Director
- Former: Diana Spencer (2021) — Director
- Former: Martha Wyrsch (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $334K, to Kelby Woodard (President & CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cristo Rey Network
How much does Cristo Rey Network give each year?
Cristo Rey Network gave $3.4M across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8.8M across 41 grants.
What is Cristo Rey Network's typical grant size?
Cristo Rey Network's median grant in 2025 was $70,000, and its average grant was $81,988, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cristo Rey Network give grants?
Cristo Rey Network's top state is California, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Cristo Rey Network give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cristo Rey Network's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Cristo Rey Network's largest grantees?
Cristo Rey Network's largest 2025 grantees include Verbum Del HS (Los Angeles) ($305,000), Cristo Rey New York HS (New York) ($195,000) and Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School ($190,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($130,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cristo Rey Network?
Cristo Rey Network reported $31.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.8M.
What does Cristo Rey Network fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide a career-focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources, integrating rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cristo Rey Network?
Cristo Rey Network has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cristoreynetwork.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Cristo Rey Network's EIN?
Cristo Rey Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3730980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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