Southern Illinois University Foundation
The mission of the Southern Illinois University Foundation is to provide alumni and other friends a means to invest in the future of others by providing private support for the academic, research and public service mission of southern Illinois university and the population it serves.
Southern Illinois University Foundation at a glance
In short: Southern Illinois University Foundation gave $10.1M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $2.0M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,064,898
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,012,980
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,250
- Total assets
- $317,869,167
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Southern Illinois University Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9.9M). Together the top 5 received $10.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 18 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Southern Illinois University Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7.3M (2021) to $10.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $10.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL | Program Activities | $9,874,817 |
| Association of Alumni Former Students & Friends Carbondale, IL | Sponsorship of Siu Alumni Magazine | $131,139 |
| Memorial Health Championship Springfiled, IL | Sponsorship | $45,250 |
| Edgar Fellows Springfield, IL | Sponsorship | $8,620 |
| SIH Foundation Carbondale, IL | Sponsorship | $5,072 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $317,869,167 | $44,960,092 | $24,771,782 | $10,064,898 | 5 | $21,239,921 |
| 2024 | $287,174,426 | $38,360,348 | $22,708,769 | $9,702,749 | 5 | $10,487,874 |
| 2023 | $251,646,865 | $23,315,718 | $20,788,797 | $10,082,901 | 4 | $7,120,918 |
| 2022 | $236,990,398 | $36,415,976 | $18,049,165 | $8,666,063 | 2 | $18,216,938 |
| 2021 | $260,208,288 | $31,565,742 | $15,811,548 | $7,304,745 | 2 | $13,723,861 |
About Southern Illinois University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Southern Illinois University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Carbondale, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $317.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $10.1M. Net investment income was $21.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southern Illinois University Foundation is led by Matthew Kupec, Ceo-Foundation since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 37 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Kupec
Ceo-Foundation
Ceo- Fnd & Interim Ad- Siu → Ceo- Fnd, 2024
Ceo- Fnd → Ceo-Foundation, 2025
On filings since 2021
59 hrs/week
$319K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Daniel F. Mahony
President-Siu
President - Siu → President-Siu, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane R. Compardo
President
Board President Elect → President Elect, 2024
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Mueller
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Casperson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Capt Barry Batson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward A. Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ella Lacey
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg W. Webb
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Y. Lo
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Bame
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael O'Day
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Williamson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Swartz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oyd J. Craddock
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Ragan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Jensen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Moller
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Beck
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William J. McGraw
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Higgins
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Boston
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Tison
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Dennis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Solverson
Director
Board President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A. Dawn Korte
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darius Robinson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David E. Hartley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John M. Forbes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger B. Tedrick
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toni R. Williams
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin A. Lane
Chancellor-Siu
Chancellor - Siu → Chancellor-Siu, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia M. Ciganovich
Cfo-Foundation
Chief Financial Officer → Cfo-Foundation, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel G. Korte
President Elect
Director → President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darla A. Peterman
Corporate Secretary
On filings since 2023
44 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Gleim
Coo-Foundation
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Miller
Interim CFO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Adaire Putnam (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Dawn Korte (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: G. David Delaney (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Steven Tedesco (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Lawrence Hatchett (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Carol J. Greenlee (2021–2023) — Corporate Secretary
- Former: Harold Irvin Smith (2021–2023) — Executive Director of Development
- Former: Matthew S. Solverson (2021–2023) — Board President
- Former: Ray A. Griffith (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Marsha Ryan (2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Carr (2023) — Director
- Former: Paul Georgy (2023) — Director
- Former: John G. Benitez (2021) — Director
- Former: Michelle Schafer (2021) — Director
- Former: Rae Goldsmith (2021) — CEO
- Former: Susan W. Rashid (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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $294K, to Matthew Kupec (CEO- Fnd, Interim Ad- Siu (Thru 07/31)).
Frequently asked questions about Southern Illinois University Foundation
How much does Southern Illinois University Foundation give each year?
Southern Illinois University Foundation gave $10.1M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $9.7M across 5 grants.
What is Southern Illinois University Foundation's typical grant size?
Southern Illinois University Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $45,250, and its average grant was $2,012,980, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Southern Illinois University Foundation give grants?
Southern Illinois University Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Carbondale, IL (3 grants).
Does Southern Illinois University Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Southern Illinois University Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (3 grants).
Who are Southern Illinois University Foundation's largest grantees?
Southern Illinois University Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,874,817), Association of Alumni Former Students & Friends ($131,139) and Memorial Health Championship ($45,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Southern Illinois University Foundation?
Southern Illinois University Foundation reported $317.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $45.0M.
What is Southern Illinois University Foundation?
Southern Illinois University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Carbondale, IL. It holds $317.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Southern Illinois University Foundation's EIN?
Southern Illinois University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6024575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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