Ursuline Academy Foundation
The Ursuline Academy Alumni Foundation in Springfield, Illinois was founded in 2007 to celebrate and honor the Academy's 150 year history of education and service. In remembrance of the Academy as an educational institution, the Ursuline Academy Alumni Foundation seeks to continue the work of the Ursuline Sisters, foundresses of Ursuline Academy, and is dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of Ursuline Academy; honoring the Academy's core tenant of Serviam ("I will serve") by promoting community service and outreach; building the bonds of friendship among the Academy's alumni family; and furthering the advancement of Catholic education in the city of Springfield.
Ursuline Academy Foundation at a glance
In short: Ursuline Academy Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $754,378
- +0.1% 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 Ursuline Academy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Preservation Inc ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ursuline Academy Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $250K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preservation Inc Springfield, IL | Unrestricted contribution to continue their mission | $50,000 |
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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 | $754,378 | $34,800 | $64,910 | $50,000 | 1 | $34,800 |
| 2024 | $753,280 | $41,455 | $16,700 | $10,000 | Total only | $40,905 |
| 2023 | $705,513 | $42,580 | $266,546 | $250,000 | 1 | $42,580 |
| 2022 | $900,908 | $32,011 | $64,568 | $50,000 | 1 | $32,011 |
| 2021 | $1,018,342 | $13,524 | $33,423 | $25,000 | 1 | $13,264 |
| 2020 | $1,012,902 | $1,006,243 | $6,120 | $6,000 | 1 | $143 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Ursuline Academy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ursuline Academy Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Springfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $754K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ursuline Academy Foundation is led by Max Corlas, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Max Corlas
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barb Burris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Mayfield
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bianca Hernandez-Renfro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Bestudik
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Chrisman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angie Meneghetti
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Wilton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Kulek
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lois Jirgal
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zac Cockayne
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Jones
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Sabo
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Neale
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Susan Gerding (2020–2023) — Vice President of Alumni Affairs
- Former: Courtney Norris (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Derrick Jones (2020–2022) — Vice President of Public Relations
- Former: Sara Ratcliffe (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ursuline Academy Foundation
How much does Ursuline Academy Foundation give each year?
Ursuline Academy Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $10K in grants paid.
How large is Ursuline Academy Foundation?
Ursuline Academy Foundation reported $754K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $35K.
What is Ursuline Academy Foundation?
Ursuline Academy Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Springfield, IL. It holds $754K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ursuline Academy Foundation operate?
Ursuline Academy Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Ursuline Academy Foundation's EIN?
Ursuline Academy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0219130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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