Alvernia University

Reading, PA · Founded 1946

Catholic university providing undergraduate and graduate education with emphasis on ethical leadership and service

Primary audience

College Students

Work area

Higher Education

Topic

Ethical Leadership

Contact

John Loyack

Website Contact

About Organization

Alvernia University is a Catholic higher education institution based in Reading, PA. Founded in 1946, the university serves approximately 1,200 employees and generated $109.2 million in revenue in 2021. The institution focuses on forming ethical leaders through liberal arts and professional programs.

What They Focus On

Higher Education

Providing undergraduate and graduate academic programs rooted in Catholic Franciscan tradition and liberal arts education

Ethical Leadership

Developing leaders with moral courage to make ethical decisions and serve communities with integrity

Community Service

Engaging students and faculty in service learning and partnerships addressing local and regional community needs

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$109.2M

-2% vs 2021

Assets (2021)

$228.1M

+17.4% vs 2021

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$111,427,608	$96,409,408	$194,339,398	1,248
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$95,081,887	$86,819,297	$194,374,923	1,364
2019	$90,031,322	$89,491,945	$170,646,570	1,440
2018	$87,506,069	$84,919,017	$157,362,646	1,466
2017	$84,442,742	$79,664,434	$151,614,989	1,430

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Ethical Foundation

Integrate Franciscan values and ethical principles into all academic programs and campus life
02

Academic Excellence

Deliver rigorous undergraduate and graduate education across liberal arts and professional disciplines
03

Community Service

Engage students in service learning and community partnerships to apply ethical leadership
04

Leadership Development

Prepare graduates to lead with moral courage and make positive impact in careers

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Alvernia University

Undergraduate Education

Liberal arts and professional degree programs emphasizing ethical leadership and moral courage in service to society

Graduate Programs

Advanced degree programs preparing professionals to lead with integrity and serve communities effectively

Community Engagement

Service learning initiatives connecting students with local community needs through practical application of ethical principles

Leadership Development

Programs cultivating moral courage and ethical decision-making skills in future leaders across disciplines

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Alvernia University.

John Loyack

President

Full-time

Compensation: $520,810

Rodney Ridley

VP, Chief Operations Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $202,923

John McCloskey

Senior VP And Chief Of Staff

Glynis Fitzgerald

Provost

Full-time

Compensation: $251,163

Mary-Alice Ozechoski

VP, Enrollment Management

Full-time

Compensation: $233,710

Thomas Minick

VP, Institutional Advancement

Full-time

Compensation: $173,857

Rudy Ruth

Former VP, Community Engagement

Full-time

Compensation: $130,796

Thomas Porrazzo

Associate Professor

Full-time

Compensation: $129,672

Tufan Tiglioglu

Associate Professor

Full-time

Compensation: $127,833

Vera Brancato

Professor

Full-time

Compensation: $125,190

Elizabeth Matteo

Dean, College Of Humanities

Full-time

Compensation: $123,601

Christopher Wise

Professor

Full-time

Compensation: $122,718

Darryl MacE

VP, Mission Diversity & Inclusion

Full-time

Compensation: $6,925

Milestones

1946

University Founded

1946

Alvernia University established as Catholic institution dedicated to ethical education and service

2017

Growth Period Begins

2017

Institution enters sustained growth phase increasing revenue from $84 million to over $111 million

2021

Revenue Milestone

2021

University achieves $109 million in annual revenue serving over 1,200 employees

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

John McCloskey SVP, Chief Of Staff, Secretary 40.00 hrs/week · $254,417

Ann Borza Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Barry Schlouch Trustee As Of July 1.00 hrs/week

C Thomas Work Trustee Through June 1.00 hrs/week

Charles Barbera MD Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Daniel Langdon Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

David Beavens Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

David Patti Trustee As Of March 1.00 hrs/week

Ellen Huyett ESQ Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Elsayed Elmarzouky Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Gregory J Shemanski Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Guido Pichini Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Jeanne Savage Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Jeffrey Rush Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

John H Gallen Jr Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

John M Arnold Jr Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

John Weidenhammer Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Kevin P Deacosta Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Khalid N Mumin Edd Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Lucine Sihelnik Trustee As Of September 1.00 hrs/week

Michael Duff Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Michael Fromm Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Michael Tobash Trustee As Of March 1.00 hrs/week

Pat Giles Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Paul Trunk Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Paula Barrett Cpa Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Peter Rye Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Rachel Maher Dmd Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Ralph Simpson Jr Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Richard Ehst Trustee As Of March 1.00 hrs/week

Sr Antoinette Keiser Osf Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Sr Danielle Marie Kubelsky Osf Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Sr David Ann Niski Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Sr Madonna Marie Harvath Osf Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Sr Marilisa Da Silva Osf Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Sr Shaun Kathleen Wilson Osf Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Stephen Najarian Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Steven M Koons Cpa Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Timothy Dietrich Trustee Through December 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$2.8M

Highest Paid

$587K

John Loyack

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John Loyack	President	$520,810	$65,722	$586,532	40
John Mccloskey	SVP, Chief Of Staff, Secretary	$254,417	$45,637	$300,054	40
Glynis Fitzgerald	Provost	$251,163	$39,322	$290,485	40
Mary-Alice Ozechoski	VP, Enrollment Management	$233,710	$18,731	$252,441	40
Rodney Ridley	VP, Chief Operations Officer	$202,923	$41,523	$244,446	40
Thomas Minick	VP, Institutional Advancement	$173,857	$23,031	$196,888	40
Thomas Porrazzo	Associate Professor	$129,672	$29,728	$159,400	40
Christopher Wise	Professor	$122,718	$32,778	$155,496	40
Elizabeth Matteo	Dean, College Of Humanities	$123,601	$29,113	$152,714	40
Tufan Tiglioglu	Associate Professor	$127,833	$20,055	$147,888	40
Vera Brancato	Professor	$125,190	$13,026	$138,216	40
Rudy Ruth	Former VP, Community Engagement	$130,796	$3,924	$134,720	40
Darryl Mace	VP, Mission Diversity & Inclusion	$6,925	$554	$7,479	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John Loyack	President	$409,160	$62,629	$471,789	40
John Mccloskey	SVP, Chief Of Staff, Secretary	$195,784	$43,046	$238,830	40
Richard Stichler	Professor	$205,123	$24,549	$229,672	40
Thomas Flynn	Former President	$180,860	$48,672	$229,532	40
Karen Ann Cameron	Associate Professor	$202,172	$22,344	$224,516	40
Glynis Fitzgerald	Provost	$185,090	$35,802	$220,892	40
Carl Marks	VP, Chief Information Officer	$181,105	$35,585	$216,690	40
Mary-Alice Ozechoski	VP, Enrollment Management	$194,416	$17,173	$211,589	40
Rodney Ridley	VP, Chief Operations Officer	$162,583	$38,236	$200,819	40
Karen Thacker	Dean Of Professional Programs	$144,708	$24,351	$169,059	40
Thomas Minick	VP, Institutional Advancement	$144,329	$21,867	$166,196	40
Vera Brancato	Professor	$141,160	$15,651	$156,811	40
Tufan Tiglioglu	Associate Professor	$134,986	$21,814	$156,800	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Thomas F Flynn PHD	Former President	$469,712	$50,759	$520,471	—
Douglas F Smith	VP-Finance & Admin (Until 6/30/20)	$209,178	$37,886	$247,064	40
John R Mccloskey JR	SVP & Chief Of Staff	$203,729	$39,652	$243,381	40
Carl Marks	VP-Chief Information Officer	$187,680	$34,114	$221,794	40
Deidra Hill	VP-Marketing	$176,455	$37,170	$213,625	40
John R Loyack	President (Start 7/1/19)	$181,565	$31,816	$213,381	40
Anthony Demarco	VP-Institutional Advancement	$166,503	$33,312	$199,815	40
Thomas Porrazzo	ASSOC Prof/DEPT Chair	$138,035	$34,148	$172,183	40
Christopher Wise	Professor	$126,528	$31,226	$157,754	40
Karen Thacker	Dean Of Professional Programs	$128,111	$28,694	$156,805	40
Tufan Tiglioglu	ASSOC Prof/PHD DIR	$128,051	$21,149	$149,200	40
Jerry Greiner	Former Provost	$136,123	$12,445	$148,568	—
Vera Brancato	Professor	$135,688	$11,883	$147,571	40
Glynis Fitzgerald	Provost (Start 7/1/19)	$96,266	$17,484	$113,750	40
Julianne Wallace	VP-Mission & Ministry (Start 8/1/19)	$87,017	$16,436	$103,453	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Thomas F Flynn PHD	President (Base Comp)	$355,766	$186,097	$541,863	40
Thomas F Flynn PHD	President (Deferred Comp)	$424,638	—	$424,638	40
Douglas F Smith	VP-Finance & Admin	$190,150	$35,988	$226,138	40
John R Mccloskey JR	SVP, Chief Of Staff	$181,682	$38,618	$220,300	40
Jerry Greiner	Provost	$191,150	$17,035	$208,185	40
Deidra Hill	VP-Marketing	$153,303	$35,745	$189,048	40
Anthony Demarco	VP-Institutional Advancement	$146,253	$32,988	$179,241	40
Christopher Wise	Professor	$127,576	$35,400	$162,976	40
Tufan Tiglioglu	ASSOC Prof/PHD DIR	$132,690	$22,248	$154,938	40
Thomas Porrazzo	ASSOC Prof/DEPT Chair	$125,723	$27,600	$153,323	40
Larry Shaub	Controller	$119,017	$32,591	$151,608	40
Mary Ellen Wells	ASSOC Professor	$116,104	$20,297	$136,401	40
Thomas F Flynn PHD	President (Bonus)	$79,350	—	$79,350	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Thomas F Flynn PHD	President (Base Comp)	$361,279	$56,823	$418,102	40
Douglas F Smith	VP-Finance & Admin	$190,791	$41,883	$232,674	40
John R Mccloskey JR	VP-Enrollment Management	$169,375	$40,684	$210,059	40
Shirley J Williams	Provost (Until 12/2017)	$162,807	$32,755	$195,562	40
Anthony Demarco	VP-Institutional Advancement	$143,964	$36,816	$180,780	40
Joseph J Cicala	VP-University Life (Until 12/2017)	$133,757	$32,092	$165,849	40
Larry Shaub	Controller	$118,120	$36,345	$154,465	40
Tufan Tiglioglu	ASSOC Prof/PHD DIR	$127,259	$22,803	$150,062	40
Thomas Porrazzo	ASSOC Prof/DEPT Chair	$128,976	$13,643	$142,619	40
Beth Roth	Dean-Arts & Science	$112,622	$29,983	$142,605	40
Deidra Hill	VP-Marketing	$107,200	$26,994	$134,194	40
Vera Brancato	Professor	$115,566	$12,365	$127,931	40
Thomas F Flynn PHD	President (Bonus)	$68,796	—	$68,796	40
Jerry Greiner	Interim Provost	$42,222	$4,222	$46,444	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$6K Total Given

Republican $4,800 (79%)

Democratic $1,312 (21%)

31 Contributions

$197 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

5 Individual Donors

John Loyack 3 contributions • $1,600 avg

$4,800

Stefania Benini 12 contributions • $55 avg

$662

Victoria Williams 9 contributions • $63 avg

$565

Erin Way 6 contributions • $10 avg

$60

Michael Hassler 1 contribution • $25 avg

$25

Quick Insights

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Most Active Donor Stefania Benini with 12 contributions

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Highest Avg per Contribution John Loyack at $1,600 each

🎯

Top Recipient MEUSER FOR CONGRESS — $3,300

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$69K Grants Received

2 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$64K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$5K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$2.4M Total Obligated

$2.4M Total Amount

2 Awards

1 Agency

Awards

Agency	Award ID	Type	Period	Amount
Education	P063P252078	DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)	2025-2031	$2,396,115
Education	P268K262078	DIRECT LOAN (E)	2025-2047	$0

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Contact

Get in touch with Alvernia University

Phone

(610) 796-5600

Visit Website

400 Saint Bernardine Street Reading, PA 19607

Alvernia University

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Ethical Foundation

Academic Excellence

Community Service

Leadership Development

Programs and Initiatives

Undergraduate Education

Graduate Programs

Community Engagement

Leadership Development

Team & Leadership

John Loyack

Rodney Ridley

John McCloskey

Glynis Fitzgerald

Mary-Alice Ozechoski

Thomas Minick

Rudy Ruth

Thomas Porrazzo

Tufan Tiglioglu

Vera Brancato

Elizabeth Matteo

Christopher Wise

Darryl MacE

Milestones

University Founded

Growth Period Begins

Revenue Milestone

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Quick Insights

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Federal Funding

Awards

Contact

Phone