Lewis University
84% goes to programs $17 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lewis University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Romeoville, Illinois, registered in 1975, with $206,732,369 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
1 University Pkwy, Romeoville, IL, 60446 EIN 36-2167773 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2023)
$206.7M
▲ 9.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$207.5M
Net assets
$222.2M
Employees
2,090
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating84% to programs · $17 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Lewis University: 84% to programs · $17 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Lewis University: 13 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Lewis University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Lewis University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Lewis university, guided by its catholic and lasallian heritage, provides to a diverse student population post secondary education and training.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 University Pkwy, Romeoville, IL, 60446
- City
- Romeoville
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $161.6M (FY2013) to $206.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $103.4MNet assets $222.2M
Operating margin
-0.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$325.6M
Total liabilities
$103.4M
Net assets
$222.2M
Salaries & benefits
$87.2M
42% of expenses
Board members
27
26 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $206,732,369▲9.4% | $207,521,396▲13.5% | $222,237,927▲14.0% | $325,646,713▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $188,952,800▼1.8% | $182,805,896▲2.5% | $194,941,081▲8.4% | $286,675,432▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $192,384,198▲7.4% | $178,344,761▲4.1% | $179,848,465▲2.9% | $274,262,220▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $179,143,045▲8.1% | $171,393,567▲4.1% | $174,771,937▲18.5% | $272,027,426▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $165,657,993▼0.6% | $164,630,013▼0.8% | $147,445,119▲2.9% | $241,611,224▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $166,634,416▼10.7% | $165,878,552▼6.6% | $143,318,513▲1.8% | $240,548,581▼19.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $186,632,471▲6.9% | $177,520,966▲6.6% | $140,753,926▲6.0% | $300,317,557▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $174,571,472▲5.0% | $166,515,644▲4.2% | $132,734,315▲11.9% | $290,856,800▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $166,294,427▼1.6% | $159,811,662▲0.1% | $118,610,858▲5.6% | $280,629,098▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $169,039,057▲4.6% | $159,635,391▲5.9% | $112,288,051▲8.9% | $273,817,760▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $161,588,789 | $150,689,871▲3.9% | $103,144,776▲15.2% | $253,735,507▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $145,000,547▲3.7% | $89,540,982▲14.6% | $225,125,463▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $139,878,918▲8.4% | $78,124,051▲8.3% | $215,099,848▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $129,020,475 | $72,146,467 | $179,938,489 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Dr David Livingston — $544,501 (0.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr David Livingston | President | 40 | $544,501 |
| Dr Christopher Sindt | Provost | 40 | $286,416 |
| Raymond Kennelly | Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $261,510 |
| Teresa Krejci | Vice President/cfo | 40 | $245,188 |
| Colleen Ahearn | Vp For University Advancement | 40 | $232,841 |
| Dr Ibrahim Mescioglu | Professor, Business Analytics | 40 | $208,244 |
| Ryan Butt | Dean, College of Business | 40 | $205,300 |
| Dr Piotr Szczurek | Professor, Math and Computer Science | 40 | $202,497 |
| Dr Safwan Omari | Professor, Computer Science | 40 | $202,156 |
| Anthony Sam | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Br Ernest Miller Fsc | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brother Larry Schatz Fsc | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brother Thomas Johnson Fsc | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bryan Durkin | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Carlos Velazquez Meixueiro | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carol Schneider | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Christopher Perry | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Colonel Duane Hayden | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Donald Dew | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Brennan O'donnell | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Inc and Affiliates | Food & Custodial | $6,947,829 |
| M A Mortenson Construction | Construction | $5,354,852 |
| Quality Control Services Inc | Mechanic Contractors | $1,143,347 |
| Mason Interactive Inc | Digital Marketing | $652,490 |
| Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone | Legal Services | $651,218 |
Grants received · $5.2M total
69 grants to Lewis University totaling $5.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Capital support for renovations to support the little village workforce development initiative and programmatic support of little village workforce development initiative | 2024 | $1,235,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $35,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $27,223 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | To provide scholarships for students | 2024 | $9,114 |
| Institute of International Education Inc | Education exchange | 2023 | $293,360 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $65,315 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $62,850 |
| George Washington University | Subaward | 2023 | $62,040 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2023 | $37,500 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants | 2023 | $20,641 |
| Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership | — | 2023 | $17,509 |
| American Physical Society | Sub awards | 2023 | $16,616 |
| Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation | Tuition | 2023 | $10,919 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lewis University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lewis University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2167773, based in Romeoville, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lewis University's EIN?
- Lewis University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2167773.
- How much revenue does Lewis University report?
- Lewis University reported $206,732,369 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Lewis University's spending goes to programs?
- Lewis University spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Lewis University have?
- CharityIndex grades Lewis University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Lewis University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Lewis University's latest Form 990 is $544,501, paid to Dr David Livingston (President).
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Data for Lewis University (EIN 36-2167773) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.