Cristo Rey Network is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Chicago, Illinois that operates a network of Catholic, college preparatory high schools serving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The organization comprises 41 Catholic, career-focused, college preparatory schools across 24 states, serving approximately 13,000 students. Cristo Rey Network was established in 2003 and holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.2M
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.4M
-61.9% YoY
Grant Count
41
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$82K
-61.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Cristo Rey Network of high schools delivers a career-focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources. The organization uniquely integrates rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. The network partners with educators, businesses, and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations for a lifetime of success.
The organization's stated goal is to address the reality that only 15% of the total U.S. population from the lowest income quartile completes a bachelor's degree.
Grantmaking
Cristo Rey Network makes grants to support its member schools. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Cristo Rey Network operates schools across 24 states. Member schools are located in major metropolitan areas including Chicago, New York, Baltimore, Houston, Philadelphia, and Boston, among others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2025):
- Total revenues: $13,819,943
- Total expenses: $12,775,430
- Total assets: $31,171,454
- Employees: 37-64 (figures vary by source)
Organization Rating: Cristo Rey Network holds a Four-Star rating with a 97% overall score, reflecting strong performance in accountability, finance, leadership, and adaptability metrics.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,171,454 | $29,198,706 | $23,304,498 |
| Revenue | $13,819,943 | $21,158,924 | $20,019,253 |
| Expenses | $12,775,430 | $17,371,167 | $11,170,298 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,047,971 | $900,940 | $292,487 |
| 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
197 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kelby Woodard — President and CEO
- John P. Foley, SJ — Chair Emeritus
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELBY WOODARD | PRESIDENT & CEO | 55 | $333,850 |
| JANE E GENSTER | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL TADESSE-BELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY LEA BORDELON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN DOUGHERTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FR JIM GARTLAND SJ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOMINIQUE JORDAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH DELLA ROSA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA MARCHINI-ELLIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN P FOLEY SJ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS J HEALEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TINA HOLLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURALYN LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVE MASON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN MCCALLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAMILLE NAUGHTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM NEITZKE SJ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIP KERNODLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES O'SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS PERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA CHRIS SHEA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEO SHERIDAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROSEMARIE THURSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSE UBEDA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT MANUEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KENYA LENOIR MESSER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL OROSZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELISSA KINZLER | CFO, TREASURER, DIR. OF HR | 20 | $90,168 |
| BRIAN MELTON | SVP EXT. REL., GEN. COUNSEL | 45 | $176,148 |
| TERI NOEL | CHIEF CORPORATE PROGR OFFI | 45 | $207,606 |
| BRENDA MORRIS | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | 45 | $183,625 |
| CONOR HEATON | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 45 | $190,332 |
| WILLIAM FORD | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER | 45 | $222,018 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Deloitte Foundation awarded Cristo Rey Network $2.1 million in scholarships for college support
Deloitte Foundation gifted $2.1 million - Cristo Rey NetworkCristo Rey Network secured $10 million through a matching gift initiative
Deloitte Foundation gifted $2.1 million - Cristo Rey NetworkCristo Rey Boston High School received $50,000 in funding from the Deloitte Foundation for college scholarships
Deloitte Foundation gifted $2.1 million - Cristo Rey NetworkCristo Rey Network launched the Annual Outrageously Bold Awards program
Deloitte Foundation gifted $2.1 million - Cristo Rey NetworkSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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