University of Dayton
The University of Dayton is a top-tier independent, catholic research educational institution founded in 1850. The primary exempt purpose is providing post secondary education through undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and continuing education programs.
University of Dayton at a glance
In short: University of Dayton gave $759K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $84K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $758,673
- -53.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -52.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $84,297
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $2,285,322,584
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who University of Dayton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dayton Boat Club ($300K). Together the top 9 received $759K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 79 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How University of Dayton gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $203K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $759K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Boat Club Beavercreek, OH | Support for Boat House | $300,000 |
| Arcade Innovation Hub Innovation Hub Dayton, OH | Organizational Support | $200,000 |
| Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Columbus, OH | General Support | $100,000 |
| Daybreak Inc Dayton, OH | Organizational Support | $51,775 |
| NAMI Ohio Columbus, OH | General Support | $40,000 |
| Marianist Province of the United States St. Louis, MO | Organizational Support | $33,880 |
| United Way of Greater Dayton Area Dayton, OH | Community Support | $18,000 |
| Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation Dayton, OH | 2024 Silver Sponsorship | $9,000 |
| Make-a-Wish of Oh KY & IN Inc Columbus, OH | Community Support | $6,018 |
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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 | $2,285,322,584 | $947,238,621 | $897,643,780 | $758,673 | 9 | $78,300,529 |
| 2024 | $2,154,896,182 | $958,129,377 | $906,753,193 | $1,632,859 | 19 | $90,370,014 |
| 2023 | $2,104,612,847 | $887,642,083 | $879,160,283 | $1,355,928 | 22 | $39,637,969 |
| 2022 | $2,024,377,510 | $911,432,367 | $836,348,600 | $647,434 | 22 | $74,489,225 |
| 2021 | $2,074,626,748 | $826,984,131 | $763,108,188 | $1,289,022 | 7 | $59,523,037 |
| 2020 | $1,782,604,426 | $747,930,230 | $718,309,190 | $203,365 | 11 | $25,038,936 |
| 2019 | $1,763,815,306 | $774,902,657 | $743,966,284 | $294,727 | 15 | $38,709,136 |
About University of Dayton
Based on IRS filings
University of Dayton is a public charity focused on Education, based in Dayton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3B in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $759K. Net investment income was $78.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of Dayton is led by Eric F. Spina PhD, President of the University & Secretary of the Board on every filing since 2019; 36 of 65 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric F. Spina PhD
President of the University & Secretary of the Board
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$994K (2019) → $2.3M (2025)
Sukhjinder Sidhu
Executive Director Research Institute
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$246K (2022) → $419K (2025)
Richard J. Omlor
Chairperson of the Board
Director → Chairperson of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil G. Sullivan
Vice President & Director of Athletics
Vice President Athletics → Vice President & Director of Athletics, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$316K (2019) → $451K (2025)
Bro William J. Campbell Sm
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Plousha Moore
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise E. Palmer
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George P. Hanley
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenell R. Ross
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John R. Beran
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph L. Weidenbach
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence W. Woerner
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret A. Cavanaugh PhD
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rayford Blakeney
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Tobias
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John M. Foy
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Mathile
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancee Berger
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William L. Klesse Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenton Ahrens
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Albrecht
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Khristian Santiago
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Barker
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cary J. Stier
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Herr
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri L. Freeman
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan G. Griffith
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hailee M. Rennels Gabbert
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Payne Wansley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Rich-Milan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew L. Strauss JD
Faculty
Dean Law School → Dean School of Law, 2020
Dean School of Law → Faculty, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$294K (2019) → $349K (2025)
Andrew T. Horner
Exe Vice President Business & Administrative Services
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$374K (2019) → $747K (2025)
Anthony D. Grant
Head Coach Men's Basketball
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$1.6M (2019) → $2.7M (2025)
Carolyn Phelps PhD
Associate Provost Faculty & Administrative Affairs
Associate Provost → Associate Provost Faculty & Administrative Affairs, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$154K (2019) → $189K (2025)
Christopher J. Morrison
Vice President Advancement
Current Faculty & Former Officer → Current Staff & Former Officer, 2020
Current Staff & Former Officer → Vice President Advancement, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$264K (2019) → $493K (2025)
Jason K. Reinoehl PhD
Vice President Strategic Enrollment Mgt
Vice President Enrollment Mgt → Vice President Strategic Enrollment Mgt, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$245K (2019) → $336K (2025)
Kevin R. Kelly PhD
Faculty
Dean School of Education → Current Faculty & Former Key Employee, 2020
Current Faculty & Former Key Employee → Faculty, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$228K (2019) → $170K (2025)
Mary Ann P. Recker JD
Vice President & General Counsel
General Counsel → Vice President & General Counsel, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$297K (2019) → $345K (2025)
Molly C. Wilson
Vice President Marketing & Communications
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$220K (2019) → $329K (2025)
Richard S. Krysiak
Vice President Facilities Management & Planning
Vice President Facilities → Vice President Facilities Management & Planning, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$268K (2019) → $285K (2025)
Thomas D. Skill PhD
Faculty
Associate Provost & CIO → Current Employee & Former Key Employee, 2024
Current Employee & Former Key Employee → Faculty, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$210K (2019) → $238K (2025)
Troy W. Washington
Vice President Human Resources
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$210K (2019) → $301K (2025)
William M. Fischer JD
Vice President Student Development
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$258K (2019) → $306K (2025)
Corinne G. Daprano PhD
Faculty
Interim Dean School of Education → Current Faculty & Former Key Employee, 2021
Current Faculty & Former Key Employee → Faculty, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $164K (2025)
Rong-Chin Chen
Professor
Faculty → Faculty School of Business, 2022
Faculty School of Business → Professor, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$242K (2020) → $265K (2025)
Alison Carr-Chellman PhD
Dean School of Education
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$168K (2021) → $288K (2025)
Trevor C. Collier
Dean School of Business
Interim Dean School of Business → Dean School of Business, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$135K (2021) → $328K (2025)
Danielle M. Poe
Dean College of Arts & Sciences
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$138K (2022) → $285K (2025)
Margaret F. Pinnell
Faculty
Interim Dean School of Engineering → Current Faculty Member & Former Key Employee, 2023
Current Faculty Member & Former Key Employee → Faculty, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$185K (2022) → $218K (2025)
Ricardo Greer
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$251K (2022) → $489K (2025)
James D. Kane
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Assistant Coach Men's Basketball → Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$298K (2023) → $290K (2025)
Tamika D. Jeter
Head Coach Women's Basketball
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$366K (2023) → $565K (2025)
Tiffany Taylor
Vice President Diversity & Inclusion
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$204K (2023) → $249K (2025)
Darlene F. Weaver PhD
Provost & Exe Vice President of Academic Affairs
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$226K (2024) → $495K (2025)
Gul S. Kremer PhD
Dean School of Engineering
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$351K (2024) → $359K (2025)
Gurvinder S. Rekhi
Vice President & CIO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$166K (2024) → $324K (2025)
Amy Anderson
Vice Provost Institutional Effectiveness & Educational Impact
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$210K (2025)
Casey Gill
Vice President Student Development & Cheif Student Experience Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Christopher Roederer
Interim Dean - Law
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$161K (2025)
Paul Haught
Associate Provost for Graduate Academic Affairs
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$182K (2025)
Robin Oldfield
Vice President Safety, Audit & Risk Compliance
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$235K (2025)
Samantha Langley-Turnbaugh
Vice President for Academic Research
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$63K (2025)
Taylor Renner
Associate Vice President Udri
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$302K (2025)
James F. Fitz Sm
Vice President for Mission & Rector
Rector → Vice President for Mission & Rector, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oscar Vasquez Sm
Vice Chairperson of the Board
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (43)
- Former: Catherine Babington (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: D. Darlene Gutmann Marlowe (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Joseph E. Saliba PhD (2019–2024) — Professor
- Former: Kathleen M. Webb (2019–2024) — Dean University Libraries
- Former: Paul H. Benson PhD (2019–2024) — Current Employee & Former Officer
- Former: Jennifer Weed (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Lyric Fields (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Michael F. Gorman (2024) — Professor
- Former: E. James Dunne PhD (2019–2023) — Current Faculty & Former Key Employee
- Former: Jennifer L. Howe (2019–2023) — Vice President University Advancement
- Former: John E. Leland PhD (2019–2023) — Vice President for Research
- Former: Shauna L. Green (2019–2023) — Former Head Coach Women's Basketball
- Former: Garry K. McGuire Sr. (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Peg Dubrowski (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Philip A. Anloague PhD (2021–2023) — Associate Provost Graduate Academiic Affairs
- Former: Eddy M. Rojas PhD (2019–2022) — Former Dean School of Engineering
- Former: Jason L. Pierce PhD (2019–2022) — Dean College of Arts & Sciences
- Former: Joseph Spadaford (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Lawrence Aq Burnley PhD (2019–2022) — Former Vice President Diversity & Inclusion
- Former: Mary H. Boosalis (2019–2022) — Chairperson of the Board
- Former: Paul M. Vanderburgh PhD (2019–2022) — Current Faculty & Former Key Employee
- Former: Thomas A. Holton Esq. (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Tiffany Taylor Smith (2022) — Vice President Diversity & Inclusion
- Former: Anthony L. Solomon (2019–2021) — Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
- Former: John D. Mittelstaedt PhD (2019–2021) — Dean School of Business Administration
- Former: Joseph R. Hinrichs (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Jo Scalzo PhD (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael A. Ruffolo (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mikhail A. Vorontsov PhD (2019–2021) — Faculty
- Former: Thomas L. Cronin Jr. (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Beth H. Keyes (2019–2020) — Current Staff & Former Officer
- Former: Daniel J. Curran PhD (2019–2020) — Current Faculty & Former Officer
- Former: David P. Yeager (2019) — Chairperson of the Board
- Former: Dennis R. Marx (2019) — Director
- Former: Derek A. Porter (2019) — Director
- Former: Kevin M. Crotty (2019) — Director
- Former: Larry D. Harris (2019) — Director
- Former: Patrick G. Donnelly PhD (2019) — Current Faculty & Former Key Employee
- Former: Richard Granite (2019) — Director
- Former: Richard J. Pfleger (2019) — Director
- Former: Terence J. Lau PhD (2019) — Faculty
- Former: Thomas Swidarski (2019) — Director
- Former: Tony E. Saliba PhD (2019) — Current Faculty & Former Key Employee
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 $2.7M, to Anthony D Grant (Head Coach Men's Basketball). 36 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about University of Dayton
How much does University of Dayton give each year?
University of Dayton gave $759K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 19 grants.
What is University of Dayton's typical grant size?
University of Dayton's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $84,297, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does University of Dayton give grants?
University of Dayton gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (4 grants) and Columbus, OH (3 grants).
Does University of Dayton give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of University of Dayton's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Organizational Support" (3 grants).
Who are University of Dayton's largest grantees?
University of Dayton's largest 2025 grantees include Dayton Boat Club ($300,000), Arcade Innovation Hub Innovation Hub ($200,000) and Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is University of Dayton?
University of Dayton reported $2.3B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $947.2M.
What is University of Dayton?
University of Dayton is a public charity focused on Education, based in Dayton, OH. It holds $2.3B in total assets as of 2025.
What is University of Dayton's EIN?
University of Dayton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0536715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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