St Mary's University

San Antonio, TX · Founded 1972

Catholic liberal arts university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Community Services
Topic
Social Services
Contact
Thomas M Mengler

About Organization

St. Mary's University provides Catholic higher education with liberal arts foundations and professional programs in San Antonio, TX. Founded by the Society of Mary (Marianists) in 1852, the university enrolls students in undergraduate and graduate programs across law, business, science, humanities, and engineering. Operating with 665 employees and $148.9 million in annual revenue, St. Mary's emphasizes academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Providing direct assistance and support to communities through structured programs and dedicated staff.

Community Engagement

Building partnerships and collaborations to amplify impact and create sustainable change in target populations.

Organizational Growth

Strengthening operational capacity and expanding resources to increase reach and effectiveness of interventions.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$180.3M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$418.4M

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023
2023 $180,319,865 $165,030,738 $418,363,603 2,011
2021
2021 $162,157,507 $153,644,446 $377,035,263 1,891
2020
2020 $154,836,737 $139,026,389 $393,504,246 1,897
2019 $152,177,233 $148,106,958 $341,447,478 2,212
2018 $165,291,799 $151,936,675 $352,569,128 2,254
2017 $152,635,893 $147,905,603 $361,919,805 2,221

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Identify Needs

    Assess community requirements through research and stakeholder engagement to determine priority areas for intervention.

  • 02

    Develop Programs

    Design and implement targeted initiatives based on identified needs and evidence-based practices.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Execute programs through trained staff and volunteers while maintaining quality standards and participant safety.

  • 04

    Measure Impact

    Evaluate outcomes through data collection and analysis to ensure effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by St Mary's University

Core Services

Delivering primary programs and services to target populations through trained staff and volunteers.

Community Outreach

Engaging communities through educational initiatives and awareness campaigns that promote organizational mission.

Support Programs

Providing assistance and resources to individuals and families through direct intervention and referral services.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind St Mary's University.

TM

Thomas M Mengler

President
Full-time
Compensation: $433,042
JP

Jason Pierce

Male Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $311,700
AC

Aaron C Hanna

Male Vice President for Administration and Finance
Full-time
Compensation: $252,125
JL

Joel Lauer

Male Vice President for University Advancement
Full-time
Compensation: $227,466
WE

Winston Erevelles

Male President
Full-time
Compensation: $191,350
CW

Curtis White

Male Vice President for Information Services
Full-time
Compensation: $174,878
TB

Timothy Bessler

Vice President, Dean of Students
Full-time
Compensation: $166,605
WB

William Buhrman

Male Associate Vice President for Strategy Research
Full-time
Compensation: $161,722
RA

Rosalind Alderman

Vice President, Enrollment Management
Full-time
Compensation: $156,416
RK

Ryan Konkright

Female Vice President for Enrollment Management
Full-time
Compensation: $131,794
JT

John Thompson SM

Vice President, Mission
Full-time
Compensation: $92,700
TM

Thomas M Mengler

President
PR

Patricia Roberts

Female Dean of the School of Law
Full-time
Compensation: $333,204
RO

Rowena Ortiz-Walters

Male Dean of the Greehey School of Business
Full-time
Compensation: $272,198
DS

David Sommer

Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $252,295
CM

Colin Marks

Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $232,516
RP

Robert Piatt Jr

Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $231,206
VJ

Vincent Johnson

Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $217,983
ZN

Zoe Niesel

Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $215,842
SS

Stephen Sheppard

Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $209,101
NL

Nancy LaGreca

Dean, College of Arts Humanities & Social Sciences
Full-time
Compensation: $191,370
TB

Teresa Beam

Dean, Science, Engineering & Technology
Full-time
Compensation: $180,262
AT

Aaron Tyler

Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $169,680
LP

Leona Pallansch

Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $148,207
RO

Rev Oscar Vasquez SM

Chancellor
1 hrs/week
TB

Tim Bessler, Ed.D.

Male Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students
CT

Carolyn Tubbs, Ph.D.

Male Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
AM

Aaron Moreno, Ph.D.

Male Vice Provost for Graduate Education
SW

Stephanie Ward, Ph.D.

Female Vice Provost for Student Success and Vocation
SS

Stella Silva, Ph.D.

Male Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence
LS

Lori Swete

Female Associate Vice President for Finance
RC

Robert Coleman

Male Executive Director of Athletics
JG

Janet Guadarrama

Male Executive Director and Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources
GF

Gina Farrell

Male Executive Director of University Marketing and Communications
IH

Irene Holguin

Male Director of Sponsored Projects, Academic Research and Compliance
DP

Dianne Pipes

Female Chief of Staff for the President
TM

Ted Macrini, Ph.D.

Female Interim Dean for the School of Science, Engineering and Technology
BS

Betsy Smith, Ph.D.

Female Interim Dean, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
JK

Jason King, Ph.D.

Female Beirne Director, Center for Catholic Studies

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BB
Brother Bernard Ploeger SM Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
BE
Brother Edward Brink SM Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
BF
Brother Francisco Gonzalez SM Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
BJ
Brother Jesse O'Neill SM Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
BT
Brother Thomas F Giardino SM Vice Chair of the Board 1.0 hrs/week
CM
Christopher Martinez Trustee (Start 6/1/23) 1.0 hrs/week
DS
David S Herrmann Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
EF
Ellen F Manzullo Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
GS
Gaston Sosa de la Torre Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
GH
George Hernandez Jr Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
GS
Gordon Schutze Trustee (Start 6/1/23) 1.0 hrs/week
JL
Joe Louis Vela Jr Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
JM
John M Vaught Vice Chair of the Board 1.0 hrs/week
JD
Joseph Diaz Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
JM
Joseph M Ojile Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
KR
Katherine Resteiner Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
LL
Lauro Lopez Jr Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
LT
Leland T Blank Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
LM
Lynda M Ellis Chair of the Board 1.0 hrs/week
MB
Mary Brennan Stich Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MA
Michael A Schott Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MT
Michael T Martin Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
RC
RaSheeda C Keir Trustee (Start 6/1/23) 1.0 hrs/week
RE
Ray E Berend Trustee (End 6/5/23) 1.0 hrs/week
RD
Rev Dennis Arechiga SM Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
RJ
Rev James Fitz SM Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
SB
Sandee Bryan Marion Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
SE
Sandra E Nannini Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
SE
Sara E Dysart Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
SL
Sister Laura F Leming FMI Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
SM
Steven M Pena Sr Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
TG
Tom Grothues Trustee (Start 6/1/23) 1.0 hrs/week
YS
Yava Scott Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
WE
Winston Erevelles, Ph.D. Male President, St. Mary’s University
BJ
Brother Joseph Bellizzi, S.M. Male Provincial, Marianist of the Province of Meribah
AD
Attorney, Dysart Law Sara E. Dysart (B.A. ’74, J.D. ’81)Female
BT
Brother Thomas “Tom” Giardino, S.M. Male Executive Director, Association of Marianist Universities
BF
Brother Francisco González, S.M., M.D. Male President, Colegio San José, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
MM
Mary Massey Female Retired Corporate Officer, Southwest Research Institute
RE
Real Estate Investor and Contractor Male
AB
Albert B. Alkek Male
RC
Raymond Carvajal, R.Ph. Male
RK
Rosemary Kowalski Female
NB
Nancy B. Loeffler Female
TM
Thomas M. Mengler Male St. Mary’s President Emeritus
MM
Mona Mengler Female Honorary Trustee Emerita
PJ
Philip J. Pfeiffer Male

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$4.3M

Highest Paid

$479K

Thomas M Mengler

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Thomas M Mengler President $433,042 $46,062 $479,104 40
Patricia Roberts Dean, Law School $333,204 $51,173 $384,377 40
Jason Pierce Provost/Vice President Academic Affairs $311,700 $42,118 $353,818 40
Rowena Ortiz-Walters Dean, Business School $272,198 $42,958 $315,156 40
David Sommer Professor $252,295 $49,853 $302,148 40
Aaron C Hanna Vice President, Administration & Finance $252,125 $31,389 $283,514 40
Joel Lauer Vice President, University Advancement $227,466 $50,802 $278,268 40
Robert Piatt JR Professor $231,206 $41,635 $272,841 40
Stephen Sheppard Professor $209,101 $39,646 $248,747 40
Colin Marks Professor $232,516 $14,008 $246,524 40
Vincent Johnson Professor $217,983 $27,765 $245,748 40
Zoe Niesel Professor $215,842 $12,335 $228,177 40
Curtis White Vice President, Information Technology $174,878 $41,364 $216,242 40
Nancy Lagreca Dean, College Of Arts Humanities & Social Sciences $191,370 $24,642 $216,012 40
Aaron Tyler Professor $169,680 $45,181 $214,861 40

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$630K Grants Received
16 Organizations

Top Funders

16 total
TA
Texas Access to Justice Foundation
$165K
SA
San Antonio Area Foundation
$75K
SM
St Mary's Alumni Association
$68K
SA
San Antonio Livestock Exposition
$64K
RJ
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
$50K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$46K
CA
Charities Aid Foundation America
$42K
TJ
The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy
$20K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$20K
NA
National Association For Latino
$15K
+6 more funders
Texas Access to Justice Foundation San Antonio Area Foundation St Mary's Alumni Association San Antonio Livestock Exposition Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Charities Aid Foundation America The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund National Association For Latino Texas Bar Foundation National Collegiate Athletic Association Afcea Educational Foundation Alamo Chapter Greater Houston Community Foundation Marine Insurance Seminars Inc. Tulsa Community Foundation
Texas Access to Justice Foundation San Antonio Area Foundation St Mary's Alumni Association San Antonio Livestock Exposition Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Charities Aid Foundation America The John G and Marie Stella Kenedy Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund National Association For Latino Texas Bar Foundation National Collegiate Athletic Association Afcea Educational Foundation Alamo Chapter Greater Houston Community Foundation Marine Insurance Seminars Inc. Tulsa Community Foundation

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

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