Saint Johns University
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
91% goes to programs $19 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Saint Johns University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Collegeville, Minnesota, registered in 1946, with $136,311,138 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
Po Box 2222, Collegeville, MN, 56321 EIN 45-3656162 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2023)
$136.3M
▼ 2.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$166.6M
Net assets
$468.5M
Employees
1,666
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $19 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 Saint Johns University: 91% to programs · $19 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating34 mo reserves · -22% 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 Saint Johns University: 34 mo reserves · -22% margin earns a C+ 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 Saint Johns University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Saint Johns University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To foster the vitality of community through learning and the pursuit of wisdom.
What they do
Student services and programming: through a four-year residential program, nearly all students (86%) live on campus. saint john's university's student development programs promote the health, safety, learning, growth, and development of students within the context of community. we are particularly attentive to college men and their engagement and reflection in ways that are consistent with our catholic, benedictine, residential, liberal arts identity and character. the faculty resident program is a distinctive part of campus life, whereby benedictine professors and administrators live in the residence areas and serve as adult mentors.
Auxiliary services: as a rural residential campus, st. john's university operates its auxiliary services to enhance the educational experience by building a sense of community. these auxiliary operations provide services such as housing, food service, and the bookstore.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2222, Collegeville, MN, 56321
- City
- Collegeville
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $122.5M (FY2013) to $136.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $72.1MNet assets $468.5M
Operating margin
-22.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$540.6M
Total liabilities
$72.1M
Net assets
$468.5M
Salaries & benefits
$43.3M
26% of expenses
Board members
35
34 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $136,311,138▼2.8% | $166,552,878▲36.3% | $468,503,892▼2.3% | $540,561,536▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $140,291,117▼8.4% | $122,227,607▲3.7% | $479,623,170▲5.7% | $556,790,847▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $153,092,093▲11.3% | $117,859,878▲7.0% | $453,638,022▼2.2% | $527,991,072▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $137,542,573▲16.9% | $110,139,640▼3.9% | $464,072,074▲23.3% | $539,721,260▲27.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $117,650,669▼7.5% | $114,641,470▼1.4% | $376,351,696▼0.6% | $424,591,848▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $127,135,370▼0.4% | $116,216,822▲1.0% | $378,624,206▲3.7% | $428,622,883▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $127,617,295▼0.3% | $115,120,897▲3.1% | $365,146,790▲6.1% | $419,294,392▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $128,038,617▲7.1% | $111,624,673▲1.6% | $344,026,829▲9.8% | $404,595,868▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $119,531,451▼4.8% | $109,824,820▲0.7% | $313,279,374▲0.2% | $377,922,115▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $125,559,349▲2.5% | $109,049,273▲1.6% | $312,591,180▲2.7% | $362,115,761▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $122,458,475 | $107,328,248▲4.8% | $304,383,440▲10.1% | $356,570,712▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $102,403,564 | $276,514,521 | $336,762,466 | 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: Kara Kolomitz — $250,137 (0.15% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Kolomitz | Chief Operating Officer | 50 | $250,137 |
| Robert Culligan | Vp of Institutional Advancement | 50 | $243,827 |
| Richard Ice | Provost | 50 | $240,683 |
| John Ross | Exec Dir of Heritage Program | 50 | $211,998 |
| Donald Neary | Director, Western Region/episc | 50 | $211,587 |
| Richard Adamson | Vp of Fin. & Admin.-trea. Thru 08/22 | 50 | $179,820 |
| Michael Connolly | Vp of Student Dev. Thru 08/2023 | 50 | $175,915 |
| Erin Muckerheide | Chief Hro Thru 03/2024 | 50 | $158,130 |
| John Young | Assoc Vp Institutional Adv. | 50 | $151,051 |
| Jennifer Meyer | Cfo /inv. Manager Thru 11/2023 | 50 | $127,787 |
| Aelred Senna Osb | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Barbara Brandes | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Benedict Leuthner Osb | Trustee- Thru 09/2023 | 2 | — |
| Bennett Morgan | Trustee - Vice Chair | 4 | — |
| Brian Mcgrane | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Carol Schleif | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Chip Ray | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Corie Barry | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Daniel Scott | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dan Whalen | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ls Black Constructors | Construction | $5,544,072 |
| Order of Saint Benedict | Maintenance, Repairs, and Service | $2,972,560 |
| Donlar Construction | Construction | $2,543,161 |
| W Gohman Construction Company | Construction | $1,947,554 |
| Breitbach Construction Co | Construction | $1,200,283 |
Grants received · $16.4M total
168 grants to Saint Johns University totaling $16.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $1,305,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $157,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | General operating, program support, scholarship fund, endowment gift, capital improvements | 2024 | $134,650 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $94,750 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $74,997 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $62,600 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $26,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | General operating, scholarships for aspm latinx students registration for ytm , education programs | 2024 | $22,550 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, education | 2024 | $20,500 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $20,025 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $18,055 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| American Association For the Advancement of Science | Science in theological education | 2024 | $11,250 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $8,000 |
Grants made · $38.9M in FY2023
1 grant totaling $38.9M in FY2023. All grants made by Saint Johns University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library | General support | $38,923,084 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Saint Johns University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Saint Johns University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-3656162, based in Collegeville, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Saint Johns University's EIN?
- Saint Johns University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3656162.
- How much revenue does Saint Johns University report?
- Saint Johns University reported $136,311,138 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Saint Johns University's spending goes to programs?
- Saint Johns University spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Saint Johns University have?
- CharityIndex grades Saint Johns University B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Saint Johns University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Saint Johns University's latest Form 990 is $250,137, paid to Kara Kolomitz (Chief Operating Officer).
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Data for Saint Johns University (EIN 45-3656162) 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.