Service Delivery
Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness
Catholic liberal arts university offering undergraduate and graduate programs
About Organization
Marian University provides liberal arts education rooted in Catholic and Franciscan values established by the Sisters of St. Francis Oldenburg, including undergraduate programs and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Based in Indianapolis, IN, the university enrolls approximately 3,500 students and generates $205.5 million in annual revenue across multiple schools.
Service Delivery
Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness
Stakeholder Engagement
Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals
Organizational Sustainability
Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2021)
$205.5M
+14.1% vs 2021
Assets (2021)
$368.6M
+14.6% vs 2021
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $180,104,345 | $164,734,053 | $321,638,726 | 1,624 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $176,218,802 | $137,219,541 | $323,995,376 | 1,479 |
| 2019 | $137,445,617 | $126,491,363 | $268,495,612 | 1,581 |
| 2018 | $140,871,347 | $124,174,045 | $243,160,642 | 1,508 |
| 2017 | $132,637,749 | $114,533,094 | $236,293,063 | 1,426 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning
Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes
Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners
Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement
Services and programs offered by Marian University
Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities
Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities
Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth
Meet the people behind Marian University.
2017
2017
Expanded operational capacity through increased revenue and program development
2020
2020
Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships
2021
2021
Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges
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)
$4.6M
Highest Paid
$787K
Elsener Daniel J
Compensated Officers
15
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsener Daniel J | President, Marian University | $628,496 | $158,859 | $787,355 | 40 |
| Knight Clif | Assist. Dean Of Clinic Affairs | $363,455 | $20,814 | $384,269 | 40 |
| Wright Amanda | Dean Of Com | $330,494 | $40,002 | $370,496 | 40 |
| Casey Marsha | SR. VP Of Health Professions | $288,377 | $25,379 | $313,756 | 40 |
| Ginder Gregory | SR. VP For Pers., Fin. & Tech | $252,437 | $60,746 | $313,183 | 40 |
| Rawski Greg E | SR Advisor To The Dean | $231,883 | $40,965 | $272,848 | 40 |
| Stelflug Bradley W | Director Nurse Anesthesia Prog | $229,338 | $40,623 | $269,961 | 40 |
| Britt Kenith C | SR. VP Of Strat. Growth & Inn | $215,665 | $53,882 | $269,547 | 40 |
| Lucich John A | Assist. Dean Of Clinic Affairs | $226,123 | $33,569 | $259,692 | 40 |
| Silva Alan | Executive VP & Provost | $229,133 | $25,921 | $255,054 | 40 |
| Nelligan Luke J | Chair Of Internal Medicine | $225,203 | $24,776 | $249,979 | 40 |
| Finke John F | VP For Institution Advancement | $186,943 | $51,593 | $238,536 | 40 |
| Enneking Thomas | Advisor To The President | $188,318 | $32,100 | $220,418 | 40 |
| Lawrence Deborah Anne | SR. VP For Strat. Ptnship & Gc | $189,077 | $22,598 | $211,675 | 40 |
| Stanley Raymond L | VP & Chief Information Officer | $159,753 | $26,021 | $185,774 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsener Daniel J | President, Marian University | $841,464 | $135,428 | $976,892 | 40 |
| Wright Amanda | Dean - College Of Osteopathic | $269,240 | $34,966 | $304,206 | 40 |
| Ginder Gregory | SR. VP For Personnel, Finance, | $222,342 | $57,667 | $280,009 | 40 |
| Lucich John A | Chair Of Internal Medicine | $233,021 | $33,225 | $266,246 | 40 |
| Stelflug Bradley W | DIR-Nurse Anesthesia Program | $225,024 | $36,816 | $261,840 | 40 |
| Nelligan Luke J | SR Advisor To The Dean | $230,989 | $24,890 | $255,879 | 40 |
| Rawski Greg E | Dean - Bryrum School Of Busine | $207,776 | $41,446 | $249,222 | 40 |
| Britt Kenith C | SR. VP Of Strategic Growth & I | $197,727 | $51,270 | $248,997 | 40 |
| Gorbis Sherman | Assist Professor - Primary CAR | $225,878 | $16,780 | $242,658 | 40 |
| Silva Alan | Executive VP & Provost | $217,430 | $24,106 | $241,536 | 40 |
| Sefcik Donald Ended 620 | SR VP Of Health Professions & | $217,623 | $17,749 | $235,372 | 40 |
| Gomez Dorothy | Dean - Leighton School Of Nurs | $208,836 | $23,305 | $232,141 | 40 |
| Casey Marsha | SR. VP Of Health Professions | $217,355 | $6,653 | $224,008 | 40 |
| Finke John F | VP For Institutional Advanceme | $168,750 | $48,800 | $217,550 | 40 |
| Enneking Thomas | Senior Advisor To The PRES | $163,426 | $16,307 | $179,733 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsener Daniel J | President, Marian University | $914,176 | $132,006 | $1,046,182 | 40 |
| Sefcik Donald | SR VP Of Health Sciences & Dea | $367,517 | $52,808 | $420,325 | 40 |
| Ginder Gregory | SR VP & CFO | $217,727 | $58,256 | $275,983 | 40 |
| Baker Jana | ASSOC Dean - Com Clinical | $250,478 | $19,727 | $270,205 | 40 |
| Lucich John | Prof & Chair - Internal Medici | $220,873 | $31,706 | $252,579 | 40 |
| Silva Alan J | EXEC VP And Provost | $218,524 | $23,334 | $241,858 | 40 |
| Nelligan Luke G | ASST Prof & Chair - Com Clinic | $213,999 | $22,846 | $236,845 | 40 |
| Britt Kenith C | SR Vice-President | $182,346 | $50,475 | $232,821 | 40 |
| Wright Amanda | ASST Prof - Primary Care (Com | $199,947 | $27,843 | $227,790 | 40 |
| Larsen Bryan | Associate Dean - Com Biomedica | $188,232 | $36,059 | $224,291 | 40 |
| Wagner Angela | ASST Prof - Primary Care (Com) | $198,182 | $25,494 | $223,676 | 40 |
| Stelflug Bradley | Director, Certified Nurse Anes | $211,239 | $1,297 | $212,536 | 40 |
| Finke John | VP - Institutional Advancement | $170,102 | $31,539 | $201,641 | 40 |
| Stanley Raymond | VP & CIO | $153,891 | $24,942 | $178,833 | 40 |
| Lawrence Deborah | VP - Strategic Partnerships, L | $156,839 | $18,720 | $175,559 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel J Elsener | President, Marian University | $899,504 | $116,875 | $1,016,379 | 40 |
| Donald Sefcik | VP Health Science, Dean Of Com | $380,925 | $40,738 | $421,663 | 40 |
| Thomas Enneking | Executive VP & Provost | $233,754 | $38,481 | $272,235 | 40 |
| John Lucich | Faculty, College Of Medicine | $207,026 | $35,070 | $242,096 | 40 |
| Gregory Ginder | SR VP/CFO | $207,721 | $33,718 | $241,439 | 40 |
| Angela Wagner | Faculty, College Of Medicine | $198,182 | $37,709 | $235,891 | 40 |
| Luke Nelligan | Faculty, College Of Medicine | $201,790 | $24,912 | $226,702 | 40 |
| Saib Othman | Associate Provost | $190,293 | $33,160 | $223,453 | 40 |
| Kenith Britt | SR VP, Dean Klipsch Educator'S | $179,431 | $37,901 | $217,332 | 40 |
| Daniel Gelfman | Faculty, College Of Medicine | $186,823 | $26,084 | $212,907 | 40 |
| Bryan Larsen | ASST. Dean, Biomedical Science | $186,479 | $13,070 | $199,549 | 40 |
| John Finke | VP, Institutional Advancement | $159,088 | $34,094 | $193,182 | 40 |
| Deborah Lawrence | VP, Admin & Gen. Counsel | $154,412 | $21,168 | $175,580 | 40 |
| Paul Woolston | VP, Enrollment Management | $121,338 | $33,578 | $154,916 | 40 |
| Ruth Rodgers | VP Student Success/Engagement | $119,374 | $32,214 | $151,588 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel J Elsener | President, Marian University | $535,051 | $164,771 | $699,822 | 40 |
| Donald Sefcik | VP Health Science & Dean Of Co | $364,718 | $24,112 | $388,830 | 40 |
| Gregory Ginder | SR VP/CFO | $326,862 | $37,849 | $364,711 | 40 |
| Thomas Enneking | Executive VP And Provost | $248,749 | $40,053 | $288,802 | 40 |
| Michael Kuchera | Faculty, College Of Medicine | $217,132 | $40,712 | $257,844 | 40 |
| Kenith Britt | SR VP, Dean Klipsch Educator'S | $170,261 | $50,842 | $221,103 | 40 |
| John Lucich | Faculty, College Of Medicine | $188,171 | $32,158 | $220,329 | 40 |
| Luke Nelligan | Faculty, College Of Medicine | $194,879 | $24,783 | $219,662 | 40 |
| Saib Othman | Associate Provost | $191,450 | $21,334 | $212,784 | 40 |
| Daniel Gelfman | Faculty, College Of Medicine | $182,253 | $25,393 | $207,646 | 40 |
| John Finke | VP, Institutional Advancement | $150,373 | $48,056 | $198,429 | 40 |
| Bryan Larsen | ASST. Dean, Biomedical Science | $181,066 | $16,615 | $197,681 | 40 |
| Deborah Lawrence | VP, Admin & Gen. Counsel | $154,153 | $21,241 | $175,394 | 40 |
| Mark Apple | VP, Marketing Communications | $125,990 | $30,879 | $156,869 | 40 |
| Paul Woolston | VP, Enrollment Management | $117,144 | $33,372 | $150,516 | 40 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns
New Palestine, IN
De Pere, WI
Indianapolis, IN
Lakewood, NJ
Indianapolis, IN
Fond Du Lac, WI
Eagle, WI
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.
Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov
| Agency | Award ID | Type | Period | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | P063P251413 | DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C) | 2025-2031 | $3,574,338 |
| NSF | 2045704 | PROJECT GRANT (B) | 2021-2026 | $651,138 |
| HHS | R21AI175847 | PROJECT GRANT (B) | 2023-2025 | $377,646 |
| HHS | R03AG081947 | PROJECT GRANT (B) | 2024-2026 | $130,600 |
| Education | P268K261413 | DIRECT LOAN (E) | 2025-2047 | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.