Xavier University
Xavier is a jesuit catholic university rooted in the liberal arts tradition. Our mission is to educate each student intellectually, morally, and spiritually. We create learning opportunities through rigorous academic and professional programs integrated with co-curricular engagement. In an environment of open and free inquiry, we prepare students for a world that is increasingly diverse, complex and interdependent. Driven by our commitment to the common good and to the education of the whole person, the xavier community challenges and supports students as they cultivate lives of reflection, compassion and informed action.
Xavier University at a glance
In short: Xavier University gave $45K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,850
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,213
- -12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,850
- Total assets
- $948,318,412
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Xavier University funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Depaul Cristo Rey High School ($26K). Together the top 4 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Xavier University gives
- Giving fell 56% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $39K (2024) to $163K (2019). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depaul Cristo Rey High School Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $26,000 |
| Good Smaritan Hospital Foundation of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $7,000 |
| Bridges of Faith TRIALOGUE(EQUASION - FCGG Program) Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $6,700 |
| The Angelico Project Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $5,150 |
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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 | $948,318,412 | $347,371,536 | $346,149,166 | $44,850 | 4 | $32,559,431 |
| 2024 | $796,687,077 | $410,649,700 | $341,918,899 | $38,500 | 3 | $21,575,381 |
| 2023 | $707,115,876 | $332,230,676 | $327,686,517 | $58,431 | 5 | $10,587,783 |
| 2022 | $697,051,250 | $321,033,320 | $306,159,996 | $101,595 | 6 | $22,608,436 |
| 2021 | $765,571,257 | $321,869,133 | $301,946,128 | $102,767 | 4 | $12,026,787 |
| 2020 | $682,170,280 | $308,233,290 | $293,006,457 | $155,972 | 8 | $8,761,595 |
| 2019 | $696,216,486 | $317,835,502 | $287,955,076 | $163,369 | 12 | $13,144,447 |
About Xavier University
Based on IRS filings
Xavier University is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $948.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $32.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Xavier University is led by Colleen M. Hanycz, President on every filing since 2023; 11 of 54 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Colleen M. Hanycz
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$558K (2023) → $574K (2025)
Ralph S. Michael III
Chair
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Chair Elect, 2024
Vice Chair & Chair Elect → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory A. Christopher
Vice President, Administrator & Director of Athletics
Vice President Administrator & Director of Athletics → Vice President, Administrator & Director of Athletics, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$373K (2019) → $531K (2025)
Ann Finefrock Hoffman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara J. Howard Esq.
Trustee
Chair & Past Vice Chair → Trustee & Past Chair, 2020
Trustee & Past Chair → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Damon D. Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel S. Hendrickson Sj PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David L. Joyce
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Jones Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory G. Joseph
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John B. Maydonovitch
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Thiede Sj
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathlyn R. Wade
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Class Sj
Trustee
Trustee & President → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Fortin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natasha A. Holiday
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penny Kereiakes Pomeranz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca A. Scullin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas F. Sedler
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Reilly
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent C. Caponi
Trustee
Trustee → Chair, 2020
Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter C. Deye Sj
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Verbryke Sj
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin M. Crawford MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shakila T. Ahmad
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine J. Pearce
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liza Smitherman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul T. Verst
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Horner III
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy N. Spence
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David G. Demarco Sj MD
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Thomas McClain Sj
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James S. Prehn Sj
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Butler Reid-Washington
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer R. Ragland
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John D. Dovich
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick A. Lafley
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter C. Klekamp
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Wintersheimer Findley
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Rhodes
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Berding
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Meyer Vagle
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary R. Massa
Vice President & University Relations
Vice President for University Relations → Vice President & University Relations, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$314K (2019) → $400K (2025)
Travis A. Steele
Former Head Coach & Men's Basketball
Head Coach & Men's Basketball → Head Coach & Men's B-Ball, 2023
Head Coach & Men's B-Ball → Former Head Coach & Men's Basketball, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$1.3M (2019) → $671K (2025)
Rebecca L. Cull JD
Secretary & General Counsel
General Counsel → Secretary & General Counsel, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $273K (2025)
Rachel A. Chrastil
Provost & Chief Academic Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$297K (2023) → $296K (2025)
Sean Miller
Head Coach & Men's Basketball
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$2.1M (2023) → $3.1M (2025)
Adam Cohen
Assistant Coach & Men's Basketball
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$422K (2024) → $405K (2025)
Billi Chambers
Women's Head Basketball Coach
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$249K (2024) → $357K (2025)
Kevan C. Buck
Vice President Financial Administrator & CFO
Vice President Finance Administrator & CFO → Vice President Financial Administrator & CFO, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$27K (2024) → $313K (2025)
Steven Halm
Dean & College of Osteopathic Med
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$470K (2025)
Robert S. Heidt Jr. MD
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Schroeder
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
W. Rodney McMullen
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (35)
- Former: Aaron Meis (2019–2024) — Vice President & Enrollment Management
- Former: John S. Prout (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Michael J. Conaton (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Stephen G. Cuntz (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Theodore H. Torbeck (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Teresa Smith (2023–2024) — Interim Vice President Finance Admn & Cbo
- Former: Nezam Al-Nsair (2024) — Dean & College of Nursing
- Former: Janet Butler Reid (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Justin Daffron Sj (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Katherine S. Napier Zanotti (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Melissa J. Baumann (2019–2023) — Former Provost & Chief Academic Officer · Filing note: Ended 12/2021
- Former: Philip G. Chick (2019–2023) — Vice President, Finance Administrator & Cbo
- Former: Thomas J. Hayes (2019–2023) — Dean & Williams Cob
- Former: Melanie S. Moore (2020–2023) — Head Coach & Women's Basketball
- Former: Eric M. Sundrup Sj (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Gregory E. Smith (2019–2022) — Professor & Bus. Analytics
- Former: Joseph H. Feldhaus (2019–2022) — Senior Counsel
- Former: Michael E. McCaw (2019–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 5/2022
- Former: Jeffrey D. Coleman (2020–2022) — Vice President & Risk Management
- Former: Jonas L. Hayes (2020–2022) — Assistant Coach & Men's Basketball
- Former: Colleen M. Hanycz Start (2022) — President
- Former: Eric Sundrup Sj Start (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Rachel A. Chrastil Start (2022) — Provost & Chief Academic Officer
- Former: Deborah A. Henretta (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jodi Allen (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: John F. Kucia (2019–2021) — Vice President Emeritus
- Former: Benjamin L. Johnson (2020–2021) — Assistant Coach & Men's Basketball
- Former: Calvin D Buford Esq. (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph A Pichler (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Stephen S Smith (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Christopher L Mack (2019) — Former Head Coach-Men's Basketball
- Former: Jeff Coleman (2019) — Vice President for Risk Management
- Former: Maribeth Amyot (2019) — Former Officer
- Former: Mark Frolick (2019) — Endowed Chair & Prof-Dept of Mis
- Former: Robert J Kohlhepp (2019) — Trustee & Past Chair
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 $3.1M, to Sean Miller (Head Coach, Men's Basketball). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Xavier University
How much does Xavier University give each year?
Xavier University gave $45K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $39K across 3 grants.
What is Xavier University's typical grant size?
Xavier University's median grant in 2025 was $6,850, and its average grant was $11,213, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Xavier University give grants?
Xavier University gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (4 grants).
Does Xavier University give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Xavier University's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Xavier University?
Xavier University reported $948.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $347.4M.
What is Xavier University?
Xavier University is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $948.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Xavier University's EIN?
Xavier University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0537516. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Xavier University funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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