Loyola University of Chicago is a public charity based in Chicago, Illinois. It is a Jesuit Catholic university whose programs include higher education, auxiliary services, and externally funded research.
Key facts about Loyola University of Chicago
In short: Loyola University of Chicago gave $4.2M across 61 grants in 2025 (avg $69K), top state Illinois. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 36-1408475
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,208,931
- Grants made (2025)
- 61
- Average grant
- $68,999
- Median grant
- $22,403
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (18 of 61, 2025)
- Total assets
- $2,659,342,410
- Primary geography
- Illinois (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- No process for applying to Loyola for grants is stated in the available information. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7B
+3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
-6.0% YoY
Grant Count
61
+29.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$69K
-27.6% YoY
Is Loyola University of Chicago open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 61 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $49K; repeat grants $78K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $21K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
Loyola describes itself as “Chicago’s Jesuit, Catholic university,” a diverse community seeking God in all things and working to expand knowledge in the service of humanity through learning, justice, and faith. Its reported research aims to address contemporary societal challenges and advance knowledge while providing students with research training.
The university’s 2025 grants included research in HIV-1, hepatitis C and D, neuroscience and neurological disorders, SARS-CoV-2, health and disease, lung tumors, and tribal economies and law. Recipients include universities, a medical college, a health center, and other organizations. For example, Meharry Medical College describes its mission as improving health and healthcare in minority and underserved communities through health sciences education, health services, and research to advance health equity. Howard Brown Health Center says it provides healthcare and social services and conducts behavioral and clinical research affecting community wellness.
Loyola also has a Mission Grant program for specified students, including members of religious orders working in developing countries and certain faculty and staff connected with sister schools or Archdiocesan schools. This is tuition assistance for eligible participants, not a grant program for outside applicants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Loyola reported 61 grants totaling $4,208,931. Awards ranged from $5,850 to $564,391, with a median of $22,403.
The largest reported grants included $564,391 to Columbia University for HIV-1 research; $365,357 to the University of Illinois for hepatitis C research; $248,136 to the University of Chicago for hepatitis C research; and $244,276 to Northwestern University for neuroscience and neurological disorder research. Other large awards included $224,662 to The ACES School for tribal economies/law research and $209,710 to Los Alamos National Laboratory for HCV molecular virology research.
How to Apply
No process for applying to Loyola for grants is stated in the available information. The university’s proposal-submission instructions describe how its faculty submit proposals to external sponsors, not how outside organizations apply for Loyola funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 36% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 14% to New York, 9% to California, 7% to New Mexico, and 5% to Arizona. The largest awards also included recipients in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2020) to $4.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 61 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbia University ($564K). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 235 (60%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | HIV-1 Research | $564,391 |
| University of Illinois Chicago, IL | Hepatitis C Research | $365,357 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Hepatitis C Research | $248,136 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Neuroscience and Neurological Disorder Research | $244,276 |
| The Aces School Tucson, AZ | Tribal economies/law Research | $224,662 |
| Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM | HCV Molecular Virology Research | $209,710 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | SARS-CoV-2 Research | $202,276 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | Hepatitis D Research | $181,449 |
| IL Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | Health and Disease Research | $175,452 |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison, WI | SARS-CoV-2 Research | $148,414 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,659,342,410 | $1,058,054,182 | $1,021,633,063 | $4,208,931 (61 grants) |
| 2024 | $2,561,990,362 | $1,078,200,916 | $980,406,997 | $4,476,616 (47 grants) |
| 2023 | $2,487,525,875 | $992,738,428 | $913,232,181 | $3,408,156 (44 grants) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,659,342,410 | $2,561,990,362 | $2,487,525,875 |
| Revenue | $1,058,054,182 | $1,078,200,916 | $992,738,428 |
| Expenses | $1,021,633,063 | $980,406,997 | $913,232,181 |
| Net Investment Income | $56,244,924 | $114,254,513 | $80,317,898 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark C. Reed as president. Trustees listed include Alicia Gonzalez, Antonio Ortiz, Brian W. Fitzpatrick, Bryan Traubert, Edward J. Siebert SJ, Eileen Wrenn Mitchell, Elizabeth Parkinson, and Ellen S. Alberding. Brian K. Speers is listed as a trustee whose term ended in May 2025.
Loyola University of Chicago is led by Mark C. Reed, President on every filing since 2023; 26 of 63 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark C. Reed
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$282K (2023) → $1.1M (2025)
John G. Schreiber
Board Chair & Trustee
Trustee → Board Chair & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Neufeld
Director of Reunion Engagement & Former Officer
Vice President Student Development → Former Officer, 2023
Former Officer → Director of Reunion Engagement & Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$268K (2019) → $150K (2025)
Rick Hammond
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Stephen Watson
Vice President & Director Athletics
Director & Athletics → Vice President & Director Athletics, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$360K (2023) → $439K (2025)
Brian K. Speers
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen S. Alberding
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie H. Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin W. Willer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Mary Cosgrove Bvm
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Hoppe
Trustee
Vice Chair of the Board & Trustee → Vice Chair & Trustee, 2023
Vice Chair & Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark S. Rzepczynski
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Haney
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Niehoff Sj
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rocco J. Martino
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen P. Squinto
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy P. Kesicki Sj
Vice Chair & Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chair & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William G. Kistner
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Traubert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Wrenn Mitchell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg O'Meara Sj
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter C. Deye Sj
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Parkinson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Hasten
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor J. O'Malley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward J. Siebert Sj
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick E. McGrath Sj
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Gonzalez
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antonio Ortiz
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian W. Fitzpatrick
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Carolan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Serra Henderson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melody Spann Cooper
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Omar A. Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey P. Von Arx Sj
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lakeisha C. Marsh
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Graham Sj
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas N. Hund
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pablo Di Si
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Schoewe
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy W. Langford
Vice President Marketing, Communications & Former Officer
Vice President Marketing & Communications → Vice President Marketing, Communications & Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$68K (2019) → $335K (2025)
John M. Schietinger
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$147K (2019) → $210K (2025)
Margaret Faut Callahan
Professor
Former Officer → Provost & Chief Academic Officer, 2022
Provost & Chief Academic Officer → Professor, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$511K (2019) → $498K (2025)
Pamela G. Costas
Vice President General Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$346K (2019) → $417K (2025)
Paul G. Roberts
Vice President for Enroll. Management, St. Successor & Former Officer
Vice President Enroll. Management & St. Successor → Vice President for Enroll. Management & St. Successor, 2022
Vice President for Enroll. Management & St. Successor → Vice President for Enroll. Management, St. Successor & Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$289K (2019) → $425K (2025)
Philip D. Hale
Vice President Civic Engagement, Govt Affairs & Former Officer
Vice President for Civic Engagement → Vice President Civic Engagement & Govt Affairs, 2023
Vice President Civic Engagement & Govt Affairs → Vice President Civic Engagement, Govt Affairs & Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$239K (2019) → $248K (2025)
Thomas M. Kelly
Senior Vice President Administrative Services
Senior Vice President Administrator Services → Senior Vice President Administration, 2023
Senior Vice President Administration → Senior Vice President Administrative Services, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$368K (2019) → $449K (2025)
Wayne Magdziarz
Senior Vice President & CFO
Senior Vice President, CFO & Cbo → Senior Vice President & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$440K (2019) → $511K (2025)
Karen Paciero
Vice President Advancement
Vice President for Advancement → Vice President of Advancement, 2021
Vice President of Advancement → Vice President Advancement, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $566K (2025)
Katharine Wyatt
Chief Investment Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$385K (2020) → $481K (2025)
Norberto Grzywacz
Professor & Former Officer
Former Provost & Chief Academic Officer → Professor & Former Provost, 2024
Professor & Former Provost → Professor & Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$541K (2021) → $354K (2025)
Sam Marzo
Dean & Stritch School of Medicine
Dean & Stritch School of Med. → Dean & Stritch School of Medicine, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$364K (2020) → $738K (2025)
Carlton Valentine
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Head Coach Men's Basketball → Head Men's Basketball Coach, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$470K (2022) → $1.2M (2025)
Dominique Jordan Turner
Vice President Inst. Dei, Chief Incl. Officer & Former Officer
Vice President Inst. Dei & Chief Incl. Officer → Vice President Inst. Dei, Chief Incl. Officer & Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$33K (2022) → $277K (2025)
Keith Champagne
Vice President Student Development & Former Officer
Vice President Student Development → Vice President Student Development & Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$16K (2022) → $322K (2025)
Lorna Finnegan
Dean, School of Nursing & Former Key Employee
Dean & School of Nursing → Former Key Employee, 2023
Former Key Employee → Dean, School of Nursing & Former Key Employee, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$304K (2022) → $318K (2025)
Peter Schraeder
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$270K (2022) → $354K (2025)
Claire Noonan
Vice President Mission Integration & Former Officer
Vice President Mission Integration → Vice President Mission Integration & Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$98K (2023) → $225K (2025)
Jonathan Buchbinder
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$162K (2024) → $215K (2025)
Michael Behnam
Dean & Quinlan School of Business
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$170K (2023) → $406K (2025)
Michele Alexandre
Dean & School of Law
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$437K (2024) → $448K (2025)
Douglas W. Woods
Provost & Chief Academic Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$314K (2025)
Former officers (49)
- Former: Jo Ann Rooney (2019–2024) — Former President
- Former: John P. Fitzgibbons Sj (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: William F. Lynch (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Maciek Nowak (2022–2024) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Meharvan Singh (2022–2024) — Vice Provost & Dean of Research
- Former: Thomas Neitzke Sj (2023–2024) — Vice President & Special Assistant President
- Former: William Small (2024) — Professor Radiation Oncology
- Former: Barry C. McCabe (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Cynthia Hank Stark (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jackie Taylor Holsten (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: James Prehn Sj (2019–2023) — Vice President & Chief of Staff
- Former: Kevin Stevens (2019–2023) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Melanie C. Dreher (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Robert G. Clark (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Bodin (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Susan M. Malisch (2019–2023) — Vice President & Chief Information Officer
- Former: Susan S. Sher (2019–2023) — Board Chair & Trustee
- Former: Winifred Williams (2019–2023) — Vice President & Chief Hr Officer
- Former: Kim Blickenstaff (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sharon L. O'Keefe (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Christopher J. Devron Sj (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Janet W. Sisler (2019–2022) — Vice President Mission Integration
- Former: Joseph T. Seminetta (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael J. Kaufman (2019–2022) — Former Officer
- Former: Erin Moriarty (2022) — Dean & Undergrad Admis.
- Former: Marijo Letizia (2022) — Professor & Nursing
- Former: Michael Nishimura (2022) — Professor & Surgery
- Former: John P. Pelissero (2019–2021) — Former Officer
- Former: Patrick M. Boyle (2019–2021) — Former Officer
- Former: Porter Moser (2019–2021) — Men's Basketball Head Coach
- Former: Robert Kolb (2019–2021) — Prof. & Quinlan School of Bus.
- Former: Roger Spoelman (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Timothy J. Rand (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: John Blum (2021) — Professor & School of Law
- Former: John Frendreis (2021) — Prof. & Dept Political Science
- Former: Richard Cooper (2021) — Prof. & Parkinson School of Hs
- Former: Michael F. Andrews (2019–2020) — Director John Felice Rome Center
- Former: Richard P. Salmi Sj (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Robert L. Parkinson Jr. (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ruthellyn Musil (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Betty Parkinson (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Damon W. Cates (2019) — Former Officer
- Former: Greg O'Meara (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Katherine Knight (2019) — Professor of Microbiology
- Former: Most Rev GEORGE V MURRY SJ (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Patrick C. Lynch (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Richard J. Gilfillian MD (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Richard L. Rodriguez (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Steven An Goldstein (2019) — Dean & Ssom
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $1.2M, to Carlton Valentine (Head Men's Basketball Coach). 26 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 820 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2147
Phone: (312) 915-7676
Website: https://luc.edu
Frequently asked questions about Loyola University of Chicago
How much does Loyola University of Chicago give each year?
Loyola University of Chicago gave $4.2M across 61 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.5M across 47 grants.
What is Loyola University of Chicago's typical grant size?
Loyola University of Chicago's median grant in 2025 was $22,403, and its average grant was $68,999, across 61 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Loyola University of Chicago that year got $49K on average.
Where does Loyola University of Chicago give grants?
Loyola University of Chicago's top state is Illinois, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (14%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (22 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants), Nashville, TN (2 grants) and Albuquerque, NM (2 grants).
Does Loyola University of Chicago give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 61 grants with a stated purpose on Loyola University of Chicago's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Federal Work Study Reimbursement" (10 grants), "Health and Disease Research" (5 grants) and "Opiod Tapering Outcomes Study" (4 grants).
Who are Loyola University of Chicago's largest grantees?
Loyola University of Chicago's largest 2025 grantees include Columbia University ($564,391), University of Illinois ($365,357) and University of Chicago ($248,136), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Loyola University of Chicago?
Loyola University of Chicago reported $2.7B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1B.
What does Loyola University of Chicago fund?
Loyola describes itself as “Chicago’s Jesuit, Catholic university,” a diverse community seeking God in all things and working to expand knowledge in the service of humanity through learning, justice, and faith. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Loyola University of Chicago?
No process for applying to Loyola for grants is stated in the available information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Loyola University of Chicago's EIN?
Loyola University of Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-1408475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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