University of St Francis
As a catholic university rooted in the liberal arts, we are a welcoming community of learners challenged by franciscan values and charism, engaged in a continuous pursuit of knowledge, faith, wisdom, and justice, and ever mindful of a tradition that emphasizes reverence for creation, compassion and peacemaking. We strive for academic excellence in all programs, preparing women and men to contribute to the world through service and leadership.
University of St Francis at a glance
In short: University of St Francis gave $41K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,150
- -77.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,230
- -77.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,050
- Total assets
- $89,902,270
- -9.2% 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.
How to apply to University of St Francis
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from University of St Francis
Who University of St Francis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Karin Shields DBA Blue Taco LLC ($10K). Together the top 5 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2025) to $185K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Karin Shields DBA Blue Taco LLC Joliet, IL | CDS Business Accelerator Grant | $10,050 |
| KP Squared Inc DBA Ace Handyman Services of Shorewood Plainfield, IL | CDS Business Accelerator Grant | $10,050 |
| Smoked by Da Pound Minooka, IL | CDS Business Accelerator Grant | $10,050 |
| Custom Community Creations LLC Bolingbrook, IL | CDS Business Accelerator Grant | $5,500 |
| Jbjbusinessgroup Inc Joliet, IL | CDS Business Accelerator Grant | $5,500 |
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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 | $89,902,270 | $66,663,476 | $73,475,180 | $41,150 | 5 | $2,191,222 |
| 2024 | $99,048,333 | $67,809,926 | $70,297,473 | $185,000 | 5 | $2,921,310 |
| 2023 | $101,829,678 | $71,715,272 | $69,504,741 | — | — | $1,481,829 |
| 2022 | $100,705,114 | $74,870,772 | $73,440,107 | — | — | $1,617,419 |
| 2021 | $101,824,019 | $74,512,547 | $73,012,883 | — | — | $637,957 |
About University of St Francis
Based on IRS filings
University of St Francis is a public charity, based in Joliet, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $89.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $2.2M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of St Francis is led by Arvid Johnson, Secretary & University President on every filing since 2021; 9 of 34 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arvid Johnson
Secretary & University President
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$449K (2021) → $422K (2025)
Joseph Mallof
Chairperson of the Board
President & Chair of the Board → Chairperson of the Board, 2022
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Zordon
Trustee
Retired Faculty → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$221K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Diane Habiger
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James B. Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Przybyla
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bily
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bryant
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Holdman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Patterson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Vogen
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Iman Ellis-Bowen
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sr Jeanne Bessette
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sr Sue Bruno
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Fiske
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachael Bartolini
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Green
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanisha Cannon
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Kubinski
Trustee
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Sharp
Trustee
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Ward II
Trustee
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sr Roberta Naegele
Trustee
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sr Margaret Guider
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yesenia Sanchez
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Roth
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Provost & Academic Vice President → Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2022
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$164K (2021) → $175K (2025)
John Gambro
Dean of College of Education
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$145K (2021) → $155K (2025)
Julee Gard
Treasurer, Vice President of Administrator & Finance
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$194K (2021) → $233K (2025)
Terrance Cottrell
Vice President for It & Planning
Vice President for Operations → Vice President for It & Planning, 2022
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$163K (2021) → $178K (2025)
Robert Behling
Professor of Health Administration
Professor Cobha → Professor of Health Administration, 2025
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$153K (2022) → $171K (2025)
Shannon Brown
Dean of Cobha
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$156K (2023) → $167K (2025)
Yeijin Yeom
Dean of College of Nursing
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$156K (2023) → $176K (2025)
Lisa Sampalis
Vice President for University Advancement
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$159K (2025)
Steven Hernandez
Vice Chairperson
Trustee → Vice Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (35)
- Former: Candice Rosen (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Cheryl McCarthy (2021–2024) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Patricia Wheeler (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Erickson (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Dan Vogen (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Bonnie Covelli (2024) — Associate Professor Tenure
- Former: Lisa White-McNulty (2024) — Retired Faculty
- Former: Anthony Arellano (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Daniel Streitz (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jose Paramo (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Paramjit Singh Sidhu (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sr Maryann Jerkofsky (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Steven Randich (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sr Mary Jo Young (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Wilhelmine Vidmar (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Klosner (2023) — Retired Faculty
- Former: Sr Maria Pesavento (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Theresa Rosner (2023) — Retired Faculty
- Former: Edward Dollinger (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Meg Tortorello (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Brennen (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Debra Bacharz (2022) — Retired Faculty
- Former: Kathryn Duys (2022) — Retired Faculty
- Former: Sr Faith Szambelanczyk (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Caroline Portlock (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Dan Stevenson (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Daniel Hauser (2021) — Professor Theology & Philosophy
- Former: Dolores Zemont (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ebere Ume (2021) — Dean Leach College of Nursing
- Former: Faith Szambelanczyk (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Iman Ellis Bowen (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kristin Short (2021) — Vice President for University Advancement
- Former: Mary Jo Young (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Orlando Greigo (2021) — Dean College of Bus & Health Administrator
- Former: Sue Bruno (2021) — Trustee
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $422K, to Arvid Johnson (Secretary & University President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about University of St Francis
How much does University of St Francis give each year?
University of St Francis gave $41K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $185K across 5 grants.
What is University of St Francis's typical grant size?
University of St Francis's median grant in 2025 was $10,050, and its average grant was $8,230, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does University of St Francis give grants?
University of St Francis 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 Joliet, IL (2 grants).
Does University of St Francis give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on University of St Francis's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "CDS Business Accelerator Grant" (5 grants).
Who are University of St Francis's largest grantees?
University of St Francis's largest 2025 grantees include Karin Shields DBA Blue Taco LLC ($10,050), KP Squared Inc DBA Ace Handyman Services of Shorewood ($10,050) and Smoked by Da Pound ($10,050), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is University of St Francis?
University of St Francis reported $89.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $66.7M.
What is University of St Francis's EIN?
University of St Francis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2170999. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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