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Saint Johns University

EIN 45-3656162 · Collegeville, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$177.7 million
Spending
$127.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
1,662
Volunteers
1,200
Highest pay
$367,655, chief operating officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 32 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $73.5 million spent. INSTRUCTION: SAINT JOHN'S UNIVERSITY'S UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS AND ASPIRATIONS OF YOUNG MEN, EMPHASIZING LEADERSHIP AND A PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROFILE THAT INCLUDES INTELLECTUAL, SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. ITS VALUES-BASED AND VALUE-ADDED RESIDENTIAL LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION PROVIDES THE FRAMEWORK FOR FULFILLING LIVES OF DISCIPLINED INQUIRY AND LEADERSHIP IN CAREERS DEVOTED TO THE PROFESSIONS, PUBLIC LIFE AND SERVICE TO OTHERS. UNDERGRADUATE FALL ENROLLMENT OF 1,397 FTE STUDENTS AND 329 GRADUATES. APPROXIMATELY 12 PERCENT OF GRADUATES GO DIRECTLY TO GRADUATE SCHOOL, WHILE THE REMAINDER CHOOSE TO FIND CAREER-RELATED POSITIONS OR ENTER SERVICE WORK.SAINT JOHN'S SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY: SEMINARY GRADUATE PROGRAM FOR MEN AND WOMEN IS A RICH AND DIVERSE LEARNING COMMUNITY IN THE BENEDICTINE TRADITION, WHERE STUDENTS RECEIVE STRONG SUPPORT FOR THEIR ACADEMIC AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT. THE GRADUATE PROGRAM OFFERS THE MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN THEOLOGY, LITURGICAL STUDIES, LITURGICAL MUSIC, PASTORAL MINISTRY, AND A MASTER OF DIVINITY DEGREE. THESE DEGREES PREPARE STUDENTS FOR ORDINATION TO THE ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIESTHOOD AND DEACONATE, FOR LAY MINISTRY, TEACHING, AND FURTHER ACADEMIC STUDY. GRADUATE FALL ENROLLMENT OF 99 FTE AND 32 GRADUATES.
  2. $24.1 million spent. STUDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING: THROUGH A FOUR-YEAR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, NEARLY ALL STUDENTS (90%) 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.
  3. $15.4 million spent. 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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