University of St Francis
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
82% goes to programs $14 to raise $100 Strong reserves
University of St Francis is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Joliet, Illinois, registered in 1960, with $66,663,476 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
500 Wilcox St, Joliet, IL, 60435 EIN 36-2170999 Since 1960
Revenue (FY2024)
$66.7M
▼ 1.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$73.5M
Net assets
$50.7M
Employees
989
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 rating82% to programs · $14 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 University of St Francis: 82% to programs · $14 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -10% 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 University of St Francis: 8 mo reserves · -10% 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 University of St Francis: 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 University of St Francis: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Higher learning institution (post secondary education)
What they do
Student servicesstudent services include admissions, welcome center, financial aid administration, registrar, athletics, student engagement & leadership, orientation, graduation, career success center, health & wellness and personal counseling services, support for students with disabilities, campus culture, and university ministry. in fiscal year 2025, 425 student athletes participated in baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, dance, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.
Academic supportlibrary resources and services, academic resource center, institutional research, student computer labs, and academic technology, and deans of each of the university's four colleges are included in this category. the library's collection included 22,986 books and other paper documents, 4,910 serials, and 3,277 audiovisual materials. consistent with the industry, the university's resources continue to move away from printed materials and toward electronic resources and subscriptions. the resources at the library assist students in all methods of research.
Auxiliary enterprises residence education, student housing, food services, the bookstore, and conferencing services are included in auxiliary services. 295 students filled student housing to 66% capacity in 2025. the university is focused on safety, learning and community building among the students including a safety awareness week and a mental health awareness week within the first week of the semester. food services are provided to students, faculty and staff 16 hours per day.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $68.8M (FY2013) to $66.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $39.2MNet assets $50.7M
Operating margin
-10.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$89.9M
Total liabilities
$39.2M
Net assets
$50.7M
Salaries & benefits
$28.7M
39% of expenses
Board members
25
25 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,663,476▼1.7% | $73,475,180▲4.5% | $50,686,244▼14.0% | $89,902,270▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $67,809,926▼5.4% | $70,297,473▲1.1% | $58,918,041▼1.6% | $99,048,333▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $71,715,272▼4.2% | $69,504,741▼5.4% | $59,896,122▲1.8% | $101,829,678▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $74,870,772▲0.5% | $73,440,107▲0.6% | $58,825,523 | $100,705,114▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $74,512,547▼0.8% | $73,012,883▼1.6% | $58,824,975▲14.6% | $101,824,019▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $75,136,553▲1.4% | $74,207,049▲4.4% | $51,315,566▼3.5% | $96,850,136▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $74,076,357▲6.6% | $71,087,936▲4.3% | $53,168,979▲2.9% | $99,914,444▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $69,481,012▼1.8% | $68,131,211▲0.9% | $51,675,963▲5.0% | $100,589,496▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $70,766,788▼2.4% | $67,554,380▼1.2% | $49,199,971▲10.6% | $100,461,716▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $72,490,285▲4.4% | $68,403,327▲2.2% | $44,467,729▲6.7% | $99,102,132▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $69,435,944▲1.0% | $66,955,263▲6.5% | $41,671,256▲4.8% | $79,186,185▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $68,751,012 | $62,845,695▲6.0% | $39,771,623▲17.8% | $76,372,932▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $59,286,878▲4.6% | $33,770,587▲18.3% | $72,663,545▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $56,698,370▲2.4% | $28,552,894▼1.2% | $68,133,637▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $55,385,584▲8.1% | $28,896,848▲0.7% | $68,945,741▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $51,228,749 | $28,698,020 | $68,724,610 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Arvid Johnson — $421,825 (0.57% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvid Johnson | Secretary & University President | 50 | $421,825 |
| Julee Gard | Treasurer and Vp of Admin & Finance | 50 | $232,652 |
| Terrance Cottrell | Vp For It & Planning | 50 | $177,708 |
| Yeijin Yeom | Dean of College of Nursing | 50 | $176,246 |
| Beth Roth | Provost & Vp For Academic Affairs | 50 | $174,625 |
| Robert Behling | Professor of Health Administration | 50 | $171,388 |
| Shannon Brown | Dean of Cobha | 50 | $167,131 |
| Lisa Sampalis | Vp For University Advancement | 50 | $159,020 |
| John Gambro | Dean of College of Education | 50 | $154,769 |
| Anthony Zordon | Trustee | 4 | — |
| April Kubinski | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Brian Sharp | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Chris Ward | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Daniel Vogen | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Diane Habiger | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Dr Yesenia Sanchez | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Fr James Lewis | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Iman Ellis-bowen | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Jason Fiske | Trustee | 4 | — |
| John Przybyla | Trustee | 4 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Food Management Services | Food Service Managements | $1,625,947 |
| Abm | Housekeeping & Maintenance | $1,210,797 |
| Eab | Marketing | $1,048,183 |
| Provenit | Survelillance Camera Equipment | $415,876 |
| Ricoh USA Inc | Coping & Printing Services | $388,182 |
Grants received · $373K total
31 grants to University of St Francis totaling $373K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $41K in FY2024
5 grants totaling $41K in FY2024. All grants made by University of St Francis →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Karin Shields DBA Blue Taco LLC | Cds business accelerator grant | $10,050 |
| Kp Squared Inc DBA Ace Handyman Services of Shorewood | Cds business accelerator grant | $10,050 |
| Smoked By Da Pound | Cds business accelerator grant | $10,050 |
| Custom Community Creations LLC | Cds business accelerator grant | $5,500 |
| Jbjbusinessgroup Inc | Cds business accelerator grant | $5,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is University of St Francis a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. University of St Francis is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2170999, based in Joliet, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is University of St Francis's EIN?
- University of St Francis's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2170999.
- How much revenue does University of St Francis report?
- University of St Francis reported $66,663,476 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of University of St Francis's spending goes to programs?
- University of St Francis spends about 82% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does University of St Francis have?
- CharityIndex grades University of St Francis B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does University of St Francis's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on University of St Francis's latest Form 990 is $421,825, paid to Arvid Johnson (Secretary & University President).
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Data for University of St Francis (EIN 36-2170999) 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.