Nonprofit · EIN 34-0714818
FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE
Tax-exempt · STEUBENVILLE, OH 43952
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $165,043,563 | $145,169,925 | $19,873,638 | $343,422,072 | $59,558,055 | $283,864,017 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $155,431,376 | $134,645,020 | $20,786,356 | $325,622,837 | $63,049,046 | $262,573,791 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $128,232,038 | $124,144,686 | $4,087,352 | $297,607,358 | $62,525,828 | $235,081,530 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,508,393
- of which government grants
- $990,802
- Program service revenue
- $127,479,340
- Investment income
- $9,119,903
- Net rental income
- $132,124
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,078,772
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$148,203
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,952,006
- Other revenue
- $2,935,927
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $50,153,588
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,969,251
- Other salaries and wages
- $34,767,649
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $50,853,263
- Professional fundraising fees
- $178,514
- Legal fees
- $345,254
- Accounting fees
- $198,739
- Occupancy
- $4,523,511
- Travel
- $2,453,556
- Depreciation
- $8,109,879
- Program services (functional)
- $127,894,351
- Management and general (functional)
- $13,182,665
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,092,909
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $325,622,837
- Total assets, end of year
- $343,422,072
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $59,558,055
- Net assets, end of year
- $283,864,017
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $191,854,924
- Publicly traded securities
- $63,561,543
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $152,466,716
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $131,397,301
- Gross unrelated business income
- $189,138
- Gross receipts
- $222,012,856
- Employees
- 2,150
- Volunteers
- 576
- Year formed
- 1946
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Stephen Hildebrand | VP For Academic Affairs Officer | 50 | $177,161 | $115,432 |
| Brenan P Pergi | Sr VP/Chief of Staff Officer | 50 | $207,856 | $81,674 |
| Robert Hickey Jr | VP For Advancement Officer | 50 | $193,224 | $95,312 |
| Daniel Kuebler | Professor Highest-paid employee | 50 | $183,189 | $53,847 |
| Dr Scott R Sollom STL | Dir. of Franciscan Catechetical Institute; Associate Chair of Theology - Catechetics Highest-paid employee | 50 | $156,952 | $66,916 |
| Robert Dougherty | VP For Finance Officer | 50 | $174,851 | $33,894 |
| Dr Daniel Dentino | VP For Student Life Officer | 50 | $162,030 | $41,812 |
| Dr Regina Boerio | Dean of School of Humanities and Social Sciences Key employee | 50 | $161,098 | $35,801 |
| Dr Scott W Hahn | Scanlon Chair Bilblical Theo; Professor Highest-paid employee | 50 | $165,763 | $14,737 |
| Daniel Andersen | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Highest-paid employee | 50 | $176,204 | $242 |
| Timothy Reardon | VP of Enrollment Management (enter Apr 24) Officer | 50 | $142,709 | $30,527 |
| William Thomas | Executive Director of HR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $158,017 | $3,906 |
| Janine Murdock | Corporate Secretary Officer | 40 | $57,389 | $14,661 |
| Fr David Pivonka TOR | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Joseph Lehman TOR | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
24 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Br Marius Strom TOR | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Daniel McMahon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr John Rodriguez | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Paula Trzepacz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Fr John Mark Klaus TOR | Trustee (exit Oct 24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Fr Matthew Russick TOR | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Brian McCarthy | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Christopher Irvin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr David DeWolf | Trustee (exit Oct 24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr James Burke | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr John Goetz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Mark Thomas | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Michael del Prado | – Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Michael Tobin | Trustee (exit Oct 24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Philip Howard | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Ron Riggins | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr W Paul Jones | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mrs Hope Schneir | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mrs Immaculee Ilibagiza | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mrs Molly McMahon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Joseph Marie Krilich TOR | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Matthew Simons TOR | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sr Mary Rachel Capets OP | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Fr Jonathan St Andre TOR | VP For Franciscan Life Officer | 50 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 39 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Stephen Hildebrand | VP For Academic Affairs Officer | 50 | $182,393 | $120,346 |
| Robert Hickey Jr | VP For Advancement Officer | 50 | $189,297 | $106,471 |
| Brenan P Pergi | Sr VP/Chief of Staff Officer | 50 | $191,463 | $76,548 |
| Dr Christopher Davis | Director of Information Technology Services (exit Dec 23) Highest-paid employee | 50 | $219,213 | $38,808 |
| Dr Daniel R Kempton | VP For Academic Affairs (exit May 23) Officer | 50 | $205,748 | $28,335 |
| Joel S Recznik | VP of Enrollment Management (exit May 23) Officer | 50 | $154,194 | $74,394 |
| Dr Scott R Sollom STL | Dir. of Franciscan Catechetical Institute; Associate Chair of Theology - Catechetics Highest-paid employee | 50 | $146,634 | $79,780 |
| Daniel Kuebler | Professor Highest-paid employee | 50 | $164,203 | $34,474 |
| Robert Dougherty | VP For Finance Officer | 50 | $164,388 | $30,195 |
| Dr Daniel Dentino | VP For Student Life Officer | 50 | $153,638 | $40,890 |
| Dr Regina Boerio | Dean of School of Humanities and Social Sciences Key employee | 50 | $153,957 | $35,037 |
| Dr Scott W Hahn | Scanlon Chair Bilblical Theo; Professor Highest-paid employee | 50 | $159,078 | $14,487 |
| Mark Joseph | VP For Center For Evangelization (exit Mar 24) Officer | 50 | $133,060 | $13,386 |
| William Thomas | Executive Director of HR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $143,113 | $245 |
| Janine Murdock | Corporate Secretary Officer | 40 | $45,973 | $30,430 |
| Fr David Pivonka TOR | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Joseph Lehman TOR | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Br Marius Strom TOR | Trustee (exit Oct 24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Daniel McMahon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr John Rodriguez | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Paula Trzepacz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fr John Mark Klaus TOR | Trustee (exit Oct 24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fr Matthew Russick TOR | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Brian McCarthy | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Christopher Irvin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr David DeWolf | Trustee (exit Oct 24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr John Goetz | Trustee (exit Oct 24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Mark Thomas | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Michael Tobin | Trustee (exit Oct 24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Philip Howard | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Ron Riggins | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr W Paul Jones | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Hope Schneir | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Immaculee Ilibagiza | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MRS MOLLY MCMAHON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Matthew Simons TOR | Trustee (exit Oct 24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sr Mary Rachel Capets OP | Trustee (exit Oct 24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fr Jonathan St Andre TOR | VP For Franciscan Life Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Reardon | VP of Enrollment Management (enter Apr 24) Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 38 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT HICKEY | VP FOR ADVANCEMENT Officer | 50 | $176,239 | $113,785 |
| DONALD ASCI DIR OF MASTER | OF THEOLOGY & CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $141,718 | $117,060 |
| JOEL S RECZNIK | VP OF ENROLLMENT MGMT Officer | 50 | $143,402 | $107,718 |
| BRENAN PATRICK PERGI | SENIOR VP/CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 50 | $177,740 | $65,434 |
| PAUL F SYMINGTON PROFESSOR | DIRECTOR OF ONLINE BA Highest-paid employee | 50 | $159,296 | $71,399 |
| DR STEPHEN HILDEBRAND VP | OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (ENTER 6/2023) Officer | 50 | $114,047 | $110,359 |
| WILLIAM NEWTON | PROFESSOR, CHAIR THEOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $148,924 | $71,226 |
| DANIEL KUEBLER DEAN OF SCHOOL | OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES Key employee | 50 | $175,348 | $40,562 |
| DR MICHAEL WELKER PROFESSOR | DIR OF CATHOLIC MGMT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP Highest-paid employee | 50 | $141,779 | $67,003 |
| DR DANIEL R KEMPTON | VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (EXIT 6/23) Officer | 50 | $165,833 | $42,806 |
| SCOTT HAHN FR SCANLAN | TOR CHAIR BIBLICAL THEO; PROFESSOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $147,913 | $48,759 |
| DR DANIEL DENTINO | VP OF STUDENT LIFE Officer | 50 | $146,932 | $48,782 |
| MARK R JOSEPH VP FOR | CENTER FOR EVANGELIZATION Officer | 50 | $131,976 | $12,761 |
| JANINE MURDOCK | CORPORATE SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $46,652 | $35,281 |
| FR DAVE PIVONKA TOR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DEWOLF | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV JOSEPH LEHMAN TOR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SR MARY RACHEL CAPETS OP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GOETZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP HOWARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER IRVIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| W PAUL JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV JOHN MARK KLAUS TOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALBERT H LANGSENKAMP | TRUSTEE (EXIT 10/2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MCCARTHY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DANIEL MCMAHON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD RIEDERER | TRUSTEE (EXIT 10/2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON RIGGINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FR MATTHEW RUSSICK TOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOPE SCHNEIR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV MATTHEW SIMONS TOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BR MARIUS STROM TOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK THOMAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TOBIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PAULA TRZEPACZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FR LARRY UHLMAN TOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FR JONATHAN ST ANDRE TOR | VP FRANCISCAN LIFE Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DOUGHERTY | VP OF FINANCE Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1235 UNIVERSITY BLVD, STEUBENVILLE, OH 43952-1792
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- FR DAVE PIVONKA TOR, 1235 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, STEUBENVILLE, OH 43952
- Signed the 990
- PATRICK FLANNERY, VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE
- Phone
- (740) 283-3771
- Website
- WWW.FRANCISCAN.EDU
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE UNIVERSITY IS TO FURTHER THE HIGHER EDUCATION OF MEN AND WOMEN THROUGH PROGRAMS OF LIBERAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES LEADING TO THE CONFERRAL OF THE BACCALUAREATE AND MASTER DEGREES IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES. SAID DEGREES SHALL BE CONFERRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF OHIO. IT SHALL BE THE FURTHER PURPOSE OF THE UNIVERSITY, PUBLICLY IDENTIFIED AS A CATHOLIC AND A FRANCISCAN INSTITUTION, TO PROMOTE THE MORAL, SPIRITUAL, AND RELIGIOUS VALUES OF ITS STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY WILL BE GUIDED BY THE EXAMPLE AND TEACHING OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI.
Program accomplishments
- INSTRUCTION AND AUXILIARY SERVICES (INCLUDING ROOM AND BOARD) AS RELATED TO THE INSTRUCTION OF 4,247 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS (INCLUDES ONLINE DELIVERY STUDENTS) ENROLLED IN 54 MAJORS AND 49 MINOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS. A TOTAL OF 649 UNDERGRADUATE AND 229 MASTERS DEGREES WERE CONFERRED IN THE 2024-25 ACADEMIC YEAR.Expenses $120,996,414 · grants $50,153,588 · revenue $125,659,238
- CHRISTIAN OUTREACH PROGRAMS PROVIDE SPIRITUAL FORMATION AND EDUCATION, INVITING CATHOLICS INTO A LIFELONG RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH. YOUTH AND ADULTS PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL CONFERENCES, EVENTS, AND SEMINARS IN THE U.S. AND CANADA. A DIGITAL CATECHETICAL PLATFORM ALSO FURTHERS THE UNIVERSITY'S GOALS FOR THE NEW EVANGELIZATION. PARTICIPANTS TOTALED 37,601 FOR 2024-25.Expenses $6,897,937 · revenue $4,866,875
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-0714818
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1954
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B430)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $343,422,072
- Income (IRS master file)
- $222,012,856
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $165,043,563 | $145,169,925 | $343,422,072 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2024 | $155,431,376 | $134,645,020 | $325,622,837 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2023 | $128,232,038 | $124,144,686 | $297,607,358 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | $157,148,850 | $116,929,078 | $297,369,155 | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 34-0714818).
Questions about FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE
- What is the EIN of FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE is 34-0714818.
- Is FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1954.
- Are donations to FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names FR DAVE PIVONKA TOR.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 39 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $177,161 (Dr Stephen Hildebrand, VP For Academic Affairs).
- How much revenue does FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $165,043,563, expenses of $145,169,925 and total assets of $343,422,072 at year end.
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