Ball State University Foundation Inc
Muncie, IN · EIN 35-6024566 · Education · Rank 14,862 by total revenue
To foster philanthropic support that aligns with Ball State University's mission of engaging students in educational, research, and creative endeavors, enabling them to pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.
Money, Form 990 for tax year 2024
- Total revenue
- $30,232,984
- Total expenses
- $37,729,015
- Total assets
- $438,758,562
- Salary base (all salaries and wages)
- $5,770,983
- Salaries, other pay and benefits
- $7,700,205
- Employees
- 98
- Salary base per employee
- $58,888
"Salary base" is Form 990 Part IX lines 5 to 7. "Employees" is everyone who got a W-2 that year, full or part time. Form 990-EZ and 990-PF report pay differently; see About the data.
Leadership (43)
| Name | Title | Role | Hours/week | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Mearns | EX-OFFICIO VICE CHAIR & PRES. | Board, Officer | 1 | $680,526 |
| Jean Kramer Crosby | PRESIDENT | Board, Officer | 51 | $340,338 |
| Stephen Wachtmann | CFO, TREASURER | Officer | 51 | $221,650 |
| Beth Alexander | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | Officer | 51 | $126,912 |
| David W Heeter | CHAIR-ELECT | Board, Officer | 1 | None reported |
| Jill S Lacy | SECRETARY | Board, Officer | 1 | None reported |
| Michael C Ray | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | Board, Officer | 1 | None reported |
| Patrick J Alderice | CHAIR | Board, Officer | 1 | None reported |
| David Mark Helmus | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | Key employee | 51 | $253,314 |
| William Cooper | SR DIR DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPAL GIFTS | Key employee | 51 | $200,412 |
| Lola Mauer | AVP FOR ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT | Key employee | 51 | $185,259 |
| Alan Finn | VP OF FINANCE & TREASURER (End 02/25) | Board | 1 | $346,699 |
| Bente M Weitekamp | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Betsy M Ross | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Brian J Haynes | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Charles A Barth | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Damita J Williams | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Dan L Molinaro | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Daniel J Towriss | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Donald D Dumoulin II | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Dwight D Smith | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Eric J Foss | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Henry Hall | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| James D Fields | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| James R Williams | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Jo Ann M Gora | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Julie K Griffith | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Katherine A Arbuckle | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Katherine M Doerksen | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Keith A Robinson | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Kelli A Lawrence | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Kyle J Williams | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Lou E Hensley | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Marla K Templeton | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Michael E Earley | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Michelle A Ryan | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Natalie Vega O'Neil | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Randy D Phillips | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Richard J Hall | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Robert S Kaspar | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Sue Hodges Moore | Interim VP for Business Affairs & Treasurer (Beg 03/25) | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Thomas B Bryan | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Timothy M Andrews | BOARD MEMBER | Board | 1 | None reported |
Top 10 paid people listed
These 10 people received $2,671,523, which is 46.3% of the $5,770,983 salary base shared by 98 employees.
| Name | Title | Role | Hours/week | From this org | From related orgs | Other pay | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Mearns | EX-OFFICIO VICE CHAIR & PRES. | Board, Officer | 1 | $0 | $606,100 | $74,426 | $680,526 |
| Alan Finn | VP OF FINANCE & TREASURER (End 02/25) | Board | 1 | $0 | $303,899 | $42,800 | $346,699 |
| Jean Kramer Crosby | PRESIDENT | Board, Officer | 51 | $307,156 | $0 | $33,182 | $340,338 |
| David Mark Helmus | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | Key employee | 51 | $224,189 | $0 | $29,125 | $253,314 |
| Stephen Wachtmann | CFO, TREASURER | Officer | 51 | $189,133 | $0 | $32,517 | $221,650 |
| William Cooper | SR DIR DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPAL GIFTS | Key employee | 51 | $173,417 | $0 | $26,995 | $200,412 |
| Lola Mauer | AVP FOR ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT | Key employee | 51 | $162,243 | $0 | $23,016 | $185,259 |
| Carmella Hise | AVP FOR DEVELOPMENT | Highly paid employee | 51 | $149,128 | $0 | $15,196 | $164,324 |
| Kelsey Kelly | AVP FOR DEVELOPMENT | Highly paid employee | 51 | $124,837 | $0 | $25,789 | $150,626 |
| Mary Serine | SR EXEC DIR OF ADVANCEMENT | Highly paid employee | 51 | $114,688 | $0 | $13,687 | $128,375 |
Sources
- IRS e-file return 202601319349301860 (Form 990, period ending 2025-06-30): readable copy at ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6024566
- Organization website (as filed): www.bsu.edu/bsufoundation