Depaul University

Chicago, IL · Founded 1952

Vincentian Catholic university fostering academic excellence and social justice

Primary audience
Youth and families
Work area
Education
Topic
Education access
Contact
Mr Dewayne Peevy

About Organization

Based in Chicago, IL, DePaul University is the largest Catholic university in the United States and the largest private university in Chicago, rooted in the Vincentian tradition of service to the poor and marginalized. The university generates $918.1 million in annual revenue while providing comprehensive undergraduate and graduate education focused on academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement.

What They Focus On

Academic Excellence

Delivering high-quality educational programs to develop knowledge and skills.

Student Success

Supporting learners through comprehensive services and individualized assistance.

Innovation

Advancing educational methods through research and technology integration.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$918.1M

+3.2% vs 2021

Assets (2021)

$1.9B

+6.7% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021
2021 $889,340,745 $822,310,067 $1,799,315,702 8,451
2020
2020 $868,047,140 $773,703,489 $1,952,881,623 8,102
2019 $903,291,560 $795,777,740 $1,757,707,866 9,021
2018 $827,706,516 $796,973,882 $1,705,651,334 8,958
2017 $841,982,047 $765,946,937 $1,690,048,598 8,953

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

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identify educational gaps through community consultation and data analysis.

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develop evidence-based curricula tailored to participant needs and learning goals.

  • 03

    Implement Services

    Deliver educational programs with qualified instructors and support resources.

  • 04

    Measure Impact

    Evaluate outcomes and program effectiveness to inform continuous improvement.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Depaul University

Unrestricted General Support

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

Educational

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

To Provide Scholarships For Students

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

General Support

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

To Aid Their Exempt Purpose

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Depaul University.

Ms Stephanie Dance-Barnes

Ms Stephanie Dance-Barnes

BarnesAdministration, Full Time
Full-time
Compensation: $235,353
Sulin BaAdministration

Sulin BaAdministration

Full Time
Lucia DettoriAdministration

Lucia DettoriAdministration

Faculty, Full Time
Jennifer MuellerAdministration

Jennifer MuellerAdministration

Full Time
Tatum ThomasAdministration

Tatum ThomasAdministration

Full Time
Martine Kei Green

Martine Kei Green

Rogers
John MilbauerAdministration

John MilbauerAdministration

Full Time
Alexandra MurphyFaculty

Alexandra MurphyFaculty

Administration, Full Time
Geoffrey RappAdministration

Geoffrey RappAdministration

Faculty, Full Time
MD

Mr Dewayne Peevy

Athletics Director
Full-time
Compensation: $445,100
MS

Mr Steve Stoute JD

VP For Si & Chief Of Staff
Full-time
Compensation: $201,856
MA

Mr Anthony Stubblefield

Men's Head Basketball Coach
Full-time
Compensation: $1,140,993
MR

Mr Richard Bruno

Women's Head Basketball Coach
Full-time
Compensation: $526,895
MS

Ms Salma Ghanem

Provost
Full-time
Compensation: $474,572
MJ

Ms Jennifer Perea

Dean, College Of Law
Full-time
Compensation: $443,080
MS

Ms Sherri Sidler

Executive VP
Full-time
Compensation: $435,123
MJ

Mr James Shilling

Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $414,329
MD

Mr Dan Allen PHD

VP For Advancement
Full-time
Compensation: $395,870
MR

Mr Ray Whittington

Dean, Driehaus College Of Business
Compensation: $387,204
MH

Mr Hongjun Yan

Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $373,222
MR

Mr Robert Janis

VP For Facility Operations
Full-time
Compensation: $372,047
MT

Mr Thomas Donley

Interim Dean, Driehaus College Of Business
Full-time
Compensation: $360,897
MM

Ms Misty Johanson

Dean, Driehaus College Of Business
Compensation: $352,744
MG

Mr Guillermo Vasquez De Velasc

Dean, La&S
Full-time
Compensation: $349,476
MD

Mr David Miller

Dean, Computer Science
Full-time
Compensation: $348,751
ME

Mr Eugene Zdziarski PHD

VP For Student Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $338,343
MS

Mr Soumitra Ghosh

VP For Enrollment Management
Full-time
Compensation: $329,236
MR

Mr Robert McCormick

VP For Information Services
Full-time
Compensation: $324,410
MS

Ms Stephanie Smith

VP For Human Resources
Full-time
Compensation: $312,165
ML

Ms Linda Blakley

VP For Public Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $307,526
ME

Ms Elizabeth F Ortiz Edd

VP For Inst. Diversity And Equity
Full-time
Compensation: $212,845
RG

Rev Guillermo Campuzano Cm

VP For Mission And Values
Full-time
Compensation: $181,335
ML

Ms Lori Smedley

VP For Adv (Interim) (Beg 4/9/2022)
Full-time
Compensation: $148,825
MD

Ms Dorothy Kozlowski

Interim Dean, Science And Health
Compensation: $119,852
MJ

Ms Jo Smith

Controller (Beg 7/19/2021)
Full-time
Compensation: $92,857
RD

Rev Dennis Holtschneider Cm

Chancellor
1 hrs/week
JS

Jo Smith

Controller

Milestones

1952

Organization Founded

1952

Depaul University was established to address community needs and advance its mission.

1960

Leadership Development

1960

Strengthened governance with expanded board and executive team.

2021

Community Impact

2021

Demonstrated effectiveness through measurable program outcomes.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AG
A Gabriel Esteban PHD President & Trustee 50.00 hrs/week · $937,621
MK
Ms Kathy Stieber VP, General Counsel & Secretary 50.00 hrs/week · $355,887
MB
Mr Brian Sullivan Treasurer (Beg 1/18/21) 50.00 hrs/week · $245,298
MT
Ms Tonya Baez Interim Treasurer (Thru 11/18/21) 50.00 hrs/week · $195,399
DA
Dr Anne M Prisco Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DD
Dr Donald Heller Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DJ
Dr Josephr Marbach Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MA
Mr Aristotle P Halikias Trustee (Beg 7/27/2021) 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Mr Bertram L Scott Trustee (Beg 7/27/2021) 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Mr Christopher Del Moral-Niles Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Mr Demetrios G Logothetis Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MG
Mr Gerald A Beeson Chair & Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Mr Harry J Harczak Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Mr John Kerr Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Mr John L Brennan Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Mr John Sheehy Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Mr Joseph Skender Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Mr Larry R Rogers Sr Trustee (Beg 7/27/2021) 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Mr Manuel Favela Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Mr Michael De Anda Trustee (Beg 3/10/2022) 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Mr Michael Scudder Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Mr Peter C Argianas Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Mr Roberto R Herencia Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Mr Sebastian S Cualoping Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Mr Timothy Knight Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Mr Timothy S Crane Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MA
Ms Anna Richo Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Ms Carla R Michelotti Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Ms Clair O'Grady Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Ms Dia S Weil Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Ms Donna Thompson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Ms Haydee Olinger Trustee (Beg 7/27/2021) 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Ms Jennifer Fortner Trustee (Beg 2/10/2022) 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Ms Jennifer W Steans Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Ms Judith P Greffin Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Ms Karen M Atwood Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Ms Mary A Dempsey Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Ms Ruth Williams-Brinkley Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Ms Sasha L Gerritson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Ms Stacy Janiak Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Ms Stephanie Bryan-Kangas Trustee (Beg 11/9/2021) 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Ms Therese Fauerbach Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RJ
Rev James J Maher Cm Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Rev Mark S Pranaitis Cm Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RP
Rev Patrick J McDevitt Cm Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Sr Margaret Mary Fitzpatrick Trustee 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)

$8.0M

Highest Paid

$1.2M

MR Anthony Stubblefield

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
MR Anthony Stubblefield Men'S Head Basketball Coach $1,140,993 $9,014 $1,150,007 50
A Gabriel Esteban PHD President & Trustee $937,621 $130,121 $1,067,742 50
MR Richard Bruno Women'S Head Basketball Coach $526,895 $46,211 $573,106 50
MS Salma Ghanem Provost $474,572 $30,319 $504,891 50
MR Dewayne Peevy Athletics Director $445,100 $46,222 $491,322 50
MR Dan Allen PHD VP For Advancement $395,870 $89,977 $485,847 50
MS Sherri Sidler Executive VP $435,123 $37,057 $472,180 50
MS Jennifer Perea Dean, College Of Law $443,080 $8,872 $451,952 50
MR James Shilling Professor $414,329 $35,060 $449,389 50
MR Hongjun Yan Professor $373,222 $30,694 $403,916 50
MR Robert Janis VP For Facility Operations $372,047 $27,481 $399,528 50
MR Ray Whittington Dean, Driehaus College Of Business $387,204 $11,656 $398,860
MS Misty Johanson Dean, Driehaus College Of Business $352,744 $39,089 $391,833
MR Guillermo Vasquez De Velasc Dean, La&S $349,476 $37,575 $387,051 50
MR David Miller Dean, Computer Science $348,751 $37,523 $386,274 50

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

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$4K Total Given
Democratic $3,356 (82%)
Other/PAC $714 (18%)
100 Contributions
$41 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

26 Individual Donors
ER
Emily Rosenberg 34 contributions • $24 avg
$828
SE
Susanna Epp 4 contributions • $200 avg
$800
CE
Cynthia Edwalds 9 contributions • $69 avg
$625
JP
John Paulett 1 contribution • $258 avg
$258
BM
Bethany Melitz 1 contribution • $250 avg
$250

Other Individual Contributors

#6
CC

Caryn Chaden

Chicago, IL

$200 Total
2 Contributions
MOVEMENT VOTER PAC ACTBLUE
#7
PG

Phyllis Griffin

Chicago, IL

$136 Total
7 Contributions
CHC BOLD PAC DEM TURNOUT 2024
#8
JF

James Foster

Chicago, IL

$115 Total
2 Contributions
DCCC DEMOCRATIC ACTION
#9
ET

Eric Thor

Chicago, IL

$112 Total
5 Contributions
HARRIS VICTORY EQUALITY PAC
#10
EB

Erin B. Moran

Oak Park, IL

$95 Total
5 Contributions
WARNOCK FOR GEORGIA WARNOCK VICTORY
#11
EM

Erin Moran

Oak Park, IL

$90 Total
5 Contributions
ACTBLUE
#12
LH

Lauren Hahn

Mundelein, IL

$85 Total
3 Contributions
ACTBLUE DEMOCRATIC ACTION
#13
DH

Debra Harris

Skokie, IL

$75 Total
3 Contributions
TAMMY FOR ILLINOIS ACTBLUE
#14
EP

Eric Plattner

Chicago, IL

$50 Total
2 Contributions
HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT ACTBLUE
#15
SL

Stewart Lyons

Oxnard, CA

$50 Total
2 Contributions
SMP
#16
PK

Paula Kagan

Bearsville, NY

$50 Total
2 Contributions
EMILYS LIST
#17
SL

Samuel Levit

Chicago, IL

$50 Total
1 Contribution
VOTE SAVE AMERICA
#18
PP

Paul Perry

Chicago, IL

$40 Total
2 Contributions
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF TH...
#19
LP

Ljubomir Perkovic

Oak Park, IL

$30 Total
2 Contributions
WARREN FOR SENATE,
#20
RW

Richard Whitney

Los Angeles, CA

$25 Total
1 Contribution
HARRIS VICTORY
#21
CD

Cindy Durtschi

Driggs, ID

$25 Total
1 Contribution
DCCC
#22
MG

Marcia Good

Goshen, IN

$21 Total
1 Contribution
MOVEON.ORG POLITICAL ACTION
#23
MA

Marisa Alicea

Chicago, IL

$20 Total
1 Contribution
DSCC
#24
AB

Amelia Brunskill

Chicago, IL

$20 Total
2 Contributions
FRIENDS OF DICK DURBIN
#25
SF

Suzanne Fogel

Chicago, IL

$10 Total
1 Contribution
EMILYS LIST
#26
JF

Jaime Fuentecilla

Melrose Park, IL

$10 Total
1 Contribution
FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Emily Rosenberg with 34 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Susanna Epp at $200 each
🎯
Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $1,224

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$5.0M Grants Received
30 Organizations

Top Funders

30 total
TC
The Chicago Community Trust 2 grants
$1.9M
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$951K
NU
Northwestern University
$508K
DF
Deloitte Foundation
$464K
NC
National Collegiate Athletic Association
$154K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
$150K
GD
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund
$103K
TA
The Ayco Charitable Foundation
$100K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$97K
LT
Lawyers Trust Fund Of Illinois
$85K
+20 more funders
The Chicago Community Trust Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Northwestern University Deloitte Foundation National Collegiate Athletic Association Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund The Ayco Charitable Foundation American Endowment Foundation Lawyers Trust Fund Of Illinois Jumpstart For Young Children Inc. American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Hispanic Scholarship Fund Wingstop Charities The Independent Charitable Gift Fund Charities Aid Foundation America Invest for Kids Inc Broadway Advocacy Coalition Inc. Play On Shakespeare Rsm US Foundation Secondmuse Foundation American Gift Fund Tulsa Community Foundation Mathematical Association Of America Inc. South Carolina Christian Foundation Great Lakes Region Organizing Committee Society Of Actuaries Advocates For Catholic Education & The Dupage Community Foundation Choose Chicago Foundation
The Chicago Community Trust Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Northwestern University Deloitte Foundation National Collegiate Athletic Association Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund The Ayco Charitable Foundation American Endowment Foundation Lawyers Trust Fund Of Illinois Jumpstart For Young Children Inc. American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Hispanic Scholarship Fund Wingstop Charities The Independent Charitable Gift Fund Charities Aid Foundation America Invest for Kids Inc Broadway Advocacy Coalition Inc. Play On Shakespeare Rsm US Foundation Secondmuse Foundation American Gift Fund Tulsa Community Foundation Mathematical Association Of America Inc. South Carolina Christian Foundation Great Lakes Region Organizing Committee Society Of Actuaries Advocates For Catholic Education & The Dupage Community Foundation Choose Chicago Foundation

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

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$28.1M Total Obligated
$28.1M Total Amount
13 Awards
4 Agencies

By Agency

HHS $15.5M
Education $11.1M
NASA $1.4M
NSF $175K

Awards

Agency Award ID Type Period Amount
Education P063P250105 DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C) 2025-2031 $10,916,293
HHS R01MH118382 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2019-2026 $6,615,750
HHS R01NS111105 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2020-2024 $3,898,476
HHS R01AG043533 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2014-2027 $3,606,531
NASA 80NSSC22K1485 PROJECT GRANT (B) $1,186,311
HHS R15CA297521 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2025-2028 $449,595
HHS R15ES033393 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2022-2026 $446,852
HHS R15GM132990 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2020-2024 $433,938
NASA 80NSSC22K1676 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2022-2024 $243,195
NSF 2153474 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2022-2024 $174,900
Education P379T260105 DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C) 2025-2046 $155,910
Education P268K260105 DIRECT LOAN (E) 2025-2047 $0
Education P268K230105 DIRECT LOAN (E) 2022-2044 $0

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

Contact

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1 E Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60604