Nonprofit · EIN 25-0496976
GANNON UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · ERIE, PA 16541
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $159,593,681 | $161,138,438 | -$1,544,757 | $429,284,630 | $110,008,832 | $319,275,798 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $165,828,216 | $163,291,762 | $2,536,454 | $324,759,772 | $111,625,988 | $213,133,784 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $165,989,696 | $160,562,591 | $5,427,105 | $317,003,426 | $112,265,115 | $204,738,311 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,876,462
- of which government grants
- $5,613,814
- Program service revenue
- $141,808,073
- Investment income
- $3,607,074
- Net rental income
- $56,253
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $704,613
- Tax-exempt bond proceeds
- $22,045
- Other revenue
- $2,302,072
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $52,759,442
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,831,290
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $67,877,701
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $419,350
- Accounting fees
- $123,893
- Occupancy
- $3,652,451
- Travel
- $2,519,489
- Depreciation
- $7,205,263
- Program services (functional)
- $134,016,982
- Management and general (functional)
- $25,838,329
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,283,127
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $324,759,772
- Total assets, end of year
- $429,284,630
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $110,008,832
- Net assets, end of year
- $319,275,798
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $233,868,707
- Publicly traded securities
- $139,448,011
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $191,395,950
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $127,879,848
- Gross unrelated business income
- $407,998
- Gross receipts
- $170,096,940
- Employees
- 1,962
- Volunteers
- 43
- Year formed
- 1925
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Iwanenko | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $487,558 | $53,500 |
| Keith Taylor | Executive Advisor, President Emeritus Officer | 40 | $338,245 | $56,485 |
| Jennifer Lundy | VP for Finance & Campus Operations Officer | 40 | $234,531 | $28,474 |
| William Edmondson | VP Enrollment, until 01/15/2025 Officer | 40 | $213,741 | $42,044 |
| Sarah Ewing | Provost Officer | 40 | $224,952 | $29,010 |
| Mark Jordano | Chief Information Officer Officer | 40 | $168,450 | $50,055 |
| Karinna Vernaza | Dean-College of Eng and Business Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,682 | $43,083 |
| Nancy Bird | VP of University Advancement Officer | 40 | $187,788 | $22,828 |
| Davide Piovesan | Associate Dean, Col. of Engineering and Business Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,332 | $41,858 |
| Lynne Bianchi | Director Medical Research Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,625 | $38,062 |
| Douglas Oathout | Chief of Staff & Director of Marketing and Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,304 | $23,629 |
| Kimberly Cavanagh | Dean, College of Health Professions and Science Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,869 | $12,906 |
| Valerie Bacik | Chief Institutional Planning Officer | 40 | $144,475 | $27,877 |
| Mahesh Aggarwal | Board Member/President Faculty Senate Trustee or director | 40 | $138,558 | $25,918 |
| Walter W Cooper | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
31 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott M Krall | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Pierre McCormick | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Candace D Battles | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Richard E Beattie | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Gerald Blanks | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tina M Donikowski | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dana M Fallon | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Very Rev Michael Ferrick | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| James Fiorenzo | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Gwendolyn M Garbarino | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Timothy J Hilty | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rev Scott W Jabo | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Stacy M Juchno | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan P Forquer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark J Minnaugh | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rev Christopher J Singer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Richard G Orlando | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Most Rev Lawrence T Persico | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Matthew Nichilo | Board Member/Student Government President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rev Nicholas J Rouch | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| James J Rutkowski | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Antoinette Spevetz | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Monica Trott | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Vaccaro | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Margaret A VanderLaan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Howard Ward | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Zagorski | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sean Dugan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kelly Meredith | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Surkala | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robert P Barker | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 47 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Taylor | Executive Advisor, President Emeritus Officer | 40 | $525,102 | $57,597 |
| Walter Iwanenko | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $356,959 | $48,590 |
| Jennifer Lundy | VP for Finance & Campus Operations Officer | 40 | $227,042 | $27,680 |
| William Edmondson | VP Enrollment Officer | 40 | $210,931 | $40,264 |
| Sarah Ewing | Provost Officer | 40 | $194,415 | $26,584 |
| Mark Jordano | Chief Information Officer Officer | 40 | $165,597 | $50,473 |
| Karinna Vernaza | Dean-College of Eng and Business Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,618 | $38,843 |
| Davide Piovesan | Associate Dean, Col. of Engineering and Business Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,626 | $43,765 |
| Douglas Oathout | Chief of Staff & Director of Marketing and Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,296 | $33,214 |
| Lynne Bianchi | Director Medical Research Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,566 | $37,619 |
| Valerie Bacik | Chief Institutional Planning Officer | 40 | $143,240 | $27,057 |
| Nancy Bird | VP of University Advancement Officer | 40 | $149,939 | $19,432 |
| Kimberly Cavanagh | Dean, College of Health Professions and Science Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,829 | $10,137 |
| Mahesh Aggarwal | Board Member/President Faculty Senate Trustee or director | 40 | $135,992 | $25,786 |
| Barbara Beuscher | VP University Advancement until 4/28/2023 Former | 40 | $72,974 | $14,191 |
| Walter W Cooper | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott M Krall | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pierre McCormick | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert P Barker | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Candace D Battles | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard E Beattie | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerald Blanks | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina M Donikowski | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Erwin-Cohen | Board Member/National Alumni Board President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dana M Fallon | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Very Rev Michael Ferrick | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Fiorenzo | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gwendolyn M Garbarino | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Grunke | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy J Hilty | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Scott W Jabo | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacy M Juchno | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan P Forquer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark J Minnaugh | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Christopher J Singer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard G Orlando | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Most Rev Lawrence T Persico | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Pfeger | Board Member/Student Government President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kiran K Rajasenan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Nicholas J Rouch | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James J Rutkowski | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Antoinette Spevetz | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Trott | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Vaccaro | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Margaret A VanderLaan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Ward | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Zagorski | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 46 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Taylor | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $506,690 | $51,733 |
| Walter Iwanenko | Provost Officer | 40 | $231,689 | $64,961 |
| William Edmondson | VP Enrollment Officer | 40 | $204,746 | $39,800 |
| Barbara Beuscher | VP University Advancement Officer | 40 | $196,183 | $44,420 |
| Mark Jordano | Chief Information Officer Officer | 40 | $161,940 | $49,784 |
| Karinna Vernaza | Dean-College of Eng and Business Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,004 | $37,905 |
| Richard Johnson | Professor, DR of Physical Therapy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $195,591 | $11,909 |
| Sarah Ewing | Dean-College of Health Sciences and Sciences Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,824 | $31,817 |
| Jennifer Lundy | VP for Finance & Campus Operations Officer | 40 | $180,231 | $17,808 |
| Kristine Legters | Associate Dean, School of Rehabilitative Services Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,228 | $37,905 |
| Valerie Bacik | Chief Institutional Planning Officer | 40 | $155,575 | $27,677 |
| Douglas Oathout | Chief of Staff & Director of Marketing and Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,398 | $32,031 |
| Andrew Caswell | Board Member/President Faculty Senate Trustee or director | 40 | $82,768 | $13,699 |
| Steve Mauro | VP Academic Administration to 5/6/2022 Former | 40 | $65,940 | $10,946 |
| Robert P Barker | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Candace D Battles | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard E Beattie | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerald Blanks | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Walter W Cooper | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina M Donikowski | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Erwin-Cohen | Board Member/National Alumni Board President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dana M Fallon | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Very Rev Michael Ferrick | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Fiorenzo | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gwendolyn M Garbarino | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Grunke | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy J Hilty | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Scott W Jabo | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacy M Juchno | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott M Krall | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Msgr Edward M Lohse | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pierre McCormick | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark J Minnaugh | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisabeth Monsalve | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard G Orlando | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Most Rev Lawrence T Persico | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Pfeger | Board Member/Student Government President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kiran K Rajasenan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Nicholas J Rouch | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James J Rutkowski | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Antoinette Spevetz | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Trott | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Vaccaro | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Margaret A VanderLaan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Ward | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Zagorski | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 109 UNIVERSITY SQ, ERIE, PA 16541-0002
- In care of
- % MATTHEW TUREK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- 109 University Square, PMB 3038, Erie PA 16541
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jennifer Lundy, 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Stephanie Schwabenbauer, 109 University Square, PMB 929, Erie PA 16541
- Signed the 990
- Jennifer Lundy, VP for Finance and Campus Operation
- Phone
- (814) 871-7000
- Website
- www.gannon.edu
Mission
Gannon is a Catholic, Diocesan University dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness, and social responsibility.
Program accomplishments
- Instruction and other supported programs: Gannon University is an institution of higher education providing associate, baccalaureate, and graduate education to 3,615 FTE students. The university employs approximately 230 full-time and 303 part-time faculty members.Expenses $119,000,774 · grants $52,759,442 · revenue $126,389,175
- Auxiliary Enterprises: Gannon University provides services to students and staff including primary residence hall accommodations for 1,267 students and associated food services during the academic year and summer sessions.Expenses $12,737,161 · revenue $16,547,163
- Public Service: The university supports several programs which benefit students as well as the general public. These services include a small business development center, a chamber orchestra, a leadership development program, and several programs whose goals include environmental and social concerns.Expenses $1,484,873
- Research - The University conducts research across several specialized fields, including PA Manufacturing, the Beehive, and PA Space. In the PA Manufacturing sector, research teams collaborate with local manufacturers to develop tailored solutions for complex operational challenges. The Beehive initiative assists emerging organizations by developing earnings reports and key performance indicators (KPIs). Finally, PA Space conducts near-space experiments to collect data and analyze critical findings.Expenses $794,174 · revenue $559,071
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-0496976
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B430)
- Group exemption
- 0928: UNITED STATES CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $429,284,630
- Income (IRS master file)
- $170,096,940
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $159,593,681 | $161,138,438 | $429,284,630 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $165,828,216 | $163,291,762 | $324,759,772 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $165,989,696 | $160,562,591 | $317,003,426 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $166,429,638 | $158,647,397 | $314,341,628 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Stephanie Schwabenbauer | June 30, 2010 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 25-0496976).
Questions about GANNON UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of GANNON UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GANNON UNIVERSITY is 25-0496976.
- Is GANNON UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Which annual return does GANNON UNIVERSITY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GANNON UNIVERSITY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GANNON UNIVERSITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GANNON UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jennifer Lundy.
- Who are the officers and directors of GANNON UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 46 people; 14 received compensation from the organization, the highest $487,558 (Walter Iwanenko, President).
- How much revenue does GANNON UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $159,593,681, expenses of $161,138,438 and total assets of $429,284,630 at year end.
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