Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations

Public charity · Grantmaker St. Paul, MN EIN: 84-1983646

Over the past 58 years, the saint thomas academy alumni association has been pivotal in both connecting our alumni community and supporting the mission of our great school.

Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations at a glance

In short: Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations gave $230K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $230K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$230,000
+538.9% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
1
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$230,000
+538.9% vs 2024
Median grant
$230,000
Total assets
$273,519
+44.0% vs 2024
Primary geography
Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

St Thomas Academy: $230KSt Thomas Academy$230K

The largest 2025 recipient was St Thomas Academy ($230K).

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Mendota Heights

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025

From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $230K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $230K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Thomas Academy Mendota Heights, MNScholarships and Events.$230,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$273,519$313,162$230,972$230,0001$708
2024$189,955$72,334$52,055$36,0001—
2023$128,409$77,997$41,200$21,5751—

About Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations

Based on IRS filings

Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations is a public charity focused on Education, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $274K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $230K. Net investment income was $708.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations is led by Chris Kettler, President on the 2025 filing; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Chris Kettler

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Dominick Vierling

    President-Advisor

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Jodie Whaley

    Gambling Manager

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    $40K (2025)

  • George Turner

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Walsh

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Jansen

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Schultz

    Past President

    Board Member → Past President, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • John Hanten

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • John Sturner

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Kelly Rowe

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Mark McKasy

    Past President

    Board Member → Past President, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Bill Lynch

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Brian Smith

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • David Hottinger

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • John Gainor

    Treasurer

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew Newell

    Secretary

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Peter Edwards

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

Former officers (7)
  • Former: Billy Riley (2023–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Brain Smith (2023–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Jeremy Conners (2023–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: John Barnes (2023–2024) — Executive Secretary
  • Former: Kurt Altrichter (2023–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Nate Donovan (2023–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Terry Friedrichs (2023–2024) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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

Jodie Whaley — Gambling Manager: $40KJodie WhaleyGambling Manager$40K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Jodie Whaley (Gambling Manager).

Frequently asked questions about Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations

How much does Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations give each year?

Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations gave $230K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $36K across 1 grant.

How large is Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations?

Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations reported $274K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $313K.

What is Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations?

Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations is a public charity focused on Education, based in St. Paul, MN. It holds $274K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations operate?

Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations has awarded grants in Minnesota.

What is Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations's EIN?

Saint Thomas Academy Alumni Associations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1983646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 25, 2026)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025

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