Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2021)
$66.9M
+71.2% vs 2021
Assets (2021)
$413.6M
+26.2% vs 2021
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $39,102,530 | $25,599,448 | $327,636,932 | 114 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $35,478,867 | $24,559,056 | $330,356,166 | 165 |
| 2019 | $25,627,270 | $21,926,252 | $262,845,495 | 184 |
| 2018 | $20,910,153 | $26,786,738 | $254,500,113 | 216 |
| 2017 | $24,637,040 | $26,740,003 | $251,860,304 | 239 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Meet the people behind Ball State University Foundation Inc.
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2021)
$1.5M
Highest Paid
$283K
Jean Kramer Crosby
Compensated Officers
10
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Kramer Crosby | President | $252,498 | $30,258 | $282,756 | 51 |
| David Mark Helmus | Chief Advancement Officer | $210,084 | $27,473 | $237,557 | 51 |
| Donald Ray Allen | Vice President Of Development | $179,323 | $17,299 | $196,622 | 51 |
| Stephen Wachtmann | AVP Of Finance And Treasurer | $145,467 | $26,191 | $171,658 | 51 |
| James Acton | President Of Alumni ASSOC. | $144,314 | $13,475 | $157,789 | 51 |
| Carmella Hise | AVP For Development | $133,139 | $13,095 | $146,234 | 51 |
| Lola Mauer | AVP For Alumni Engagment | $124,321 | $14,394 | $138,715 | 51 |
| Beth Alexander | Assistant Secretary | $58,149 | $7,728 | $65,877 | 51 |
| Geoffrey Mearns | Ex-Officio Vice Chair & PRES. | $0 | $55,302 | $55,302 | 1 |
| Alan Finn | VP Of Finance And Treasurer | $0 | $24,360 | $24,360 | 1 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Kramer Crosby | President | $244,989 | $29,001 | $273,990 | 51 |
| David Mark Helmus | Chief Advancement Officer | $215,106 | $27,591 | $242,697 | 51 |
| Thomas Heck Left 072020 | Chief Investment Officer | $137,598 | $19,249 | $156,847 | 51 |
| Stephen Wachtmann | ASSOC VP Of Finance&Treasurer | $123,560 | $21,983 | $145,543 | 51 |
| Jacob Logan | Former President | $101,392 | $7,537 | $108,929 | — |
| Geoffrey Mearns | Vice Chair And President | $0 | $56,357 | $56,357 | 1 |
| Alan Finn | VP Of Finance And Treasurer | $0 | $24,237 | $24,237 | 1 |
| James Acton | Senior Associate VP Alumni Eng | $0 | $14,348 | $14,348 | 4 |
| Beth Alexander | Assistant Secretary | $2,071 | $110 | $2,181 | 51 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Heck | Treasurer | $203,599 | $31,092 | $234,691 | 51 |
| David Mark Helmus | Senior VP For Development | $196,241 | $24,200 | $220,441 | 51 |
| Jean K Crosby Started 520 | President | $192,196 | $23,703 | $215,899 | 51 |
| Jacob Logan Left 520 | President | $141,534 | $12,032 | $153,566 | 51 |
| Sylvia Ewert | Assistant Secretary | $50,805 | $8,539 | $59,344 | 1 |
| Geoffrey Mearns | Ex-Officio Vice Chair | $0 | $50,236 | $50,236 | 1 |
| Bernard Hannon | Board Member | $0 | $26,048 | $26,048 | 53 |
| Alan Finn | VP Bus Affairs And Treasurer | $0 | $7,288 | $7,288 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Heck | Chief Investment Officer | $200,991 | $30,708 | $231,699 | 51 |
| David Mark Helmus | Senior VP For Development | $201,361 | $16,165 | $217,526 | 51 |
| Cheri O'Neill | Former President & CEO | $175,519 | $20,974 | $196,493 | 52 |
| Jean K Crosby | Interim President | $171,645 | $3,008 | $174,653 | 51 |
| Tracy L Curtis Left 419 | Treasurer & VP For Finance | $141,414 | $25,581 | $166,995 | 51 |
| Carolyn S Young | Assistant Secretary | $54,562 | $9,409 | $63,971 | 2 |
| Geoffrey S Mearns | Board Member | $0 | $48,763 | $48,763 | 1 |
| Bernard M Hannon | Board Member | $0 | $44,919 | $44,919 | 53 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheri O'Neill | President & CEO | $254,686 | $31,344 | $286,030 | 52 |
| Thomas Heck | Chief Investment Officer | $201,567 | $31,243 | $232,810 | 51 |
| Jeffrey R Lang Left 112017 | Treasurer & Exc VP For Finance | $193,327 | $29,695 | $223,022 | 51 |
| David Mark Helmus | Senior VP For Development | $197,375 | $14,582 | $211,957 | 51 |
| Tracy L Curtis | Treasurer & VP For Finance | $113,398 | $21,000 | $134,398 | 51 |
| Jean Crosby | Interim President | $113,326 | $15,000 | $128,326 | 51 |
| Jennifer Goins Left 62018 | AVP For Alumni Programs | $104,155 | $1,968 | $106,123 | 51 |
| Bernard M Hannon | Board Member | $0 | $42,816 | $42,816 | 53 |
| Geoffrey S Mearns | Board Member | $0 | $31,058 | $31,058 | 1 |
| Terry King | Former Board Member | $0 | $25,616 | $25,616 | — |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns
Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.
