J Chadwick Rynbrandt, Vp For Finance u0026 Operations, Treasurer at Wheaton College | Wheaton College
J Chadwick Rynbrandt, Vp For Finance u0026 Operations, Treasurer at Wheaton College | Wheaton College
This appropriation represents state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.
Founded in 1860, Wheaton College states that its mission is: “To serve Jesus Christ and advance His Kingdom through excellence in liberal arts and graduate programs that educate the whole person to build the church and benefit society worldwide.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $181,636,000 in total revenue. Of that, $1,249,920 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 0.7% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $34,317,400 in contributions overall. It also reported $4,413,070 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $32,578,900 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Wheaton College had $1,009,460,000 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $1,048,210,000, indicating a 3.8% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Wheaton College declined in the last year, falling from $5,898,820 in 2023 to $1,249,920 in 2024—a decrease of 78.8% year-over-year.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Wheaton College is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.
According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Alan Wolff | Chief Information Officer (From January, 2022) |
| 2024-2024 | Andrew Scott | Vice Chair/Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Barbara W Anderson | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Carlos Garcia | Controller |
| 2024-2024 | Charles Pollard | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Dale C Wong | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Darrell L Bock | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | David K Gieser | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Edward Stetzer | Dean & Exec Dir Wcbgc |
| 2024-2024 | Gregory L Waybright | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Gregory L Jao | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Irwyn L Ince | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | J Chadwick Rynbrandt | Vp For Finance & Operations, Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | James A Goetz | Chair/Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Jamie Dean Aten | Professor/Exec Director Of Hdi |
| 2024-2024 | Jay Bieszke | Director Of Facilities |
| 2024-2024 | Jeffrey S Meyer | Secretary/Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | John H Augustine | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Karen Lee | Provost |
| 2024-2024 | Kathryn H Vaselkiv | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Kenneth C Larson | Investment Manager |
| 2024-2024 | Kirk D Farney | Vp For Advancement & Alumni Relations |
| 2024-2024 | Kurt A Keilhacker | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Lisa K Beamer | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Mark Yarhouse | Professor |
| 2024-2024 | Mary Schaller | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Michael D Wilder | Dean Of Music & Communications |
| 2024-2024 | Paul O Chelsen | Vice President - Student Development |
| 2024-2024 | Philip Graham Ryken | President/Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Silvio Vazquez | Chief Enrollment Management Officer |
| 2024-2024 | Steven Preston | Trustee |
| 2024-2024 | Vanessa Wynder Quainoo | Chief Intercultural Engagement Officer (From July, 2022) |
| - | Andrea D. Scott | Board Member |
| - | Anthony K. Keilhacker | Board Member |
| - | Carlene Ellerman | Board Member |
| - | Charles William Pollard | Board Member |
| - | Dale C. Wong | Chair Of The Board Of Trustees |
| - | Darrell L. Bock | Board Member |
| - | David K. Gieser | Board Member |
| - | Greg Waybright | Board Member |
| - | Gregory L. Jao | Board Member |
| - | Irwyn L. Ince | Board Member |
| - | James Goetz | Board Member |
| - | Jeffrey Meyer | Vice Chair Of The Board Of Trustees |
| - | John Chung | Board Member |
| - | John H. Augustine | Board Member |
| - | Kathy Vaselkiv | Secretary Of The Board Of Trustees |
| - | Lisa Beamer | Board Member |
| - | Mary J. Schaller | Board Member |
| - | Philip G. Ryken | President |
| - | Philip G. Ryken | Board Member |
| - | Ricky Jenkins | Board Member |
| - | Steve Preston | Board Member |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ronald A. Crutcher | President Emeritus | - |
| 2022 | William A. Tooley | Co-Director Principal Gifts | - |
| 2017 | Ed Stetzer | Professor And Ex. Dir. Of The Billy Graham Center | - |
| 2017 | Leah Marie Samuelson | - | |
| 2016 | Ziggy Z Abay | - | |
| 2015 | Ronald Beamon | - | |
| 2012 | Kevin A Bird | - | |
| 2011 | Calvin Swan | - | |
| 2011 | Jill C Burton | - | |
| 2011 | Mark Cruse | - | |
| 2010 | Arthur Swiderski | - | |
| 2010 | Leroy Washington | - | |
| 2009 | Carl A Taylor | - | |
| 2009 | Ronnie Rodgers | - | |
| 2005 | Domnica M Lungu | - | |
| 2005 | Karl H Grunewald | - | |
| 2004 | Bob Bonson | - | |
| 2004 | Freddie Darnell Washington | - | |
| 2004 | Litvana M Diaz | - | |
| 2002 | Ann Qualiato | - | |
| 2000 | James Matthews | - | |
| 1998 | Dwight T Ellefsen | - | |
| 1998 | Peter Felske | - | |
| 1992 | Bett J Braven | - | |
| 1991 | Barbara F Gasick | - | |
| 1991 | Litvana Diaz | - | |
| 1991 | Shin Ming Wang | - | |
| 1990 | Beverly Ann Domke | - | |
| 1990 | Ronald Frank | - | |
| 1989 | Ernest Bergen | - | |
| 1989 | Etheldria Moulds | - | |
| 1987 | Ronald K Parsons | - | |
| 1986 | Angeline Perry | - | |
| 1985 | Lawrence D Brown | - | |
| 1983 | William S Klockow | - | |
| 1982 | Harold L Wiley | - | |
| - | Alec Shunk | - | |
| - | Ali Kopelman | - | |
| - | Ashlie Pace Smith | Assistant Volleyball Coach | - |
| - | Ben Jeffrey | Assistant Wrestling Coach | - |
| - | Ben Hoffmeier | Assistant Football Coach (Outside Linebackers) | - |
| - | Beth Simmons | Assistant Softball Coach | - |
| - | Bill Stukes | Associate Athletics Director | - |
| - | Billy Linscott | Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Assistant) | - |
| - | Brad Pihl | Head Men's Tennis Coach | - |
| - | Bri Graham | - | |
| - | Brian Kolb | Assistant Baseball Coach | - |
| - | Brooke Olson | - | |
| - | Bryan Sandvig | Assistant Golf Coach | - |
| - | Cesar Gomez | Assistant Women's Soccer Coach (Goalkeepers) | - |
| - | Christina Sandstedt | - | |
| - | Dan Lloyd | Assistant Swim Coach | - |
| - | David Walford | Club Sports And Intramurals Director/Assistant Cross Country And Track Coach | - |
| - | Desmond Cato | - | |
| - | Don Holwerda | Assistant Swim Coach | - |
| - | Drew Golz | - | |
| - | Emily Fedyski | Assistant Softball Coach | - |
| - | Erin Hoekstra | Assistant Women's Tennis Coach | - |
| - | Garrett Bireline | Assistant Men's Soccer Coach | - |
| - | Glen Eggert | Girls' Varsity Head Coach | - |
| - | Greg Evans | Head Athletic Trainer | - |
| - | Jane Nelson | Head Women's Tennis Coach | - |
| - | Janet Moore | Head Women's Golf Coach | - |
| - | Jeff Peltz | Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Line) | - |
| - | Jen Lee | - | |
| - | Jen Binger | Assistant Women's Soccer Coach | - |
| - | Jennifer Clum | Assistant Women's Basketball Coach | - |
| - | Jennifer King Soderquist | Head Volleyball Coach | - |
| - | Jesse Scott | Assistant Football Coach (Offensive Line) | - |
| - | Jessika Russi | - | |
| - | Jim Gruenwald | Head Wrestling Coach/Strength Coach | - |
| - | Joe Davis | Assistant Football Coach (Offensive Coordinator) | - |
| - | Joel Delass | Assistant Men's Soccer Coach | - |
| - | Jon Lederhouse | Head Swimming Coach | - |
| - | Jon Panner | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | - |
| - | Jon Demoss | - | |
| - | Jonathan Brown | Assistant Football Coach (Wide Receivers) | - |
| - | Jordan Langs | Assistant Football Coach (Safeties) | - |
| - | Jordan Hook | Assistant Women's Tennis Coach | - |
| - | Jordan Degeorge | Assistant Baseball Coach (Catching/Strength Coach) | - |
| - | Julie Davis | Travel Director | - |
| - | Justin Swider | - | |
| - | Justin Marble | Assistant Wrestling Coach | - |
| - | Karly Olson | Assistant Women's Tennis Coach | - |
| - | Kathi Hindman | Assistant Volleyball Coach | - |
| - | Katie Iser | Assistant Softball Coach | - |
| - | Katie Yergler | - | |
| - | Kayla Witcik | - | |
| - | Kayli Diamond | Assistant Women's Tennis Coach | - |
| - | Kent Moore | Head Men's Golf Coach | - |
| - | Kent Madsen | Head Women's Basketball Coach | - |
| - | Kevin Conway | Assistant Wrestling Coach | - |
| - | Kurt Lichtenberg | Assistant Football Coach (Offensive Assistant) | - |
| - | Lauren Graham | - | |
| - | Len Vanden Bos | Assistant Football Coach (Special Teams Coordinator/Running Backs) | - |
| - | Mark Demchak | Assistant Athletic Trainer | - |
| - | Michael Giuliano | Head Men's Soccer Coach | - |
| - | Mike Schauer | Head Men's Basketball Coach | - |
| - | Mike Swider | Head Football Coach | - |
| - | Nate Frank | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | - |
| - | Pete Felske | Head Women's Soccer Coach | - |
| - | Rod Sandberg | Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers) | - |
| - | Ron Harris | Assistant Football Coach (Assistant Offensive Line) | - |
| - | Ronald Michaelson | Student | - |
| - | Sarah Harris | Assistant Women's Basketball Coach | - |
| - | Sarah Drury | - | |
| - | Scott Torppey | Assistant Wrestling Coach | - |
| - | Scott J Hansberger | Assistant Softball Coach | - |
| - | Sean Norris | Assistant Football Coach (Tight Ends) | - |
| - | Stacey Cladis | - | |
| - | Stacy Hountras | Assistant Women's Tennis Coach | - |
| - | Tony Bollier | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | - |
| - | Tonya Baker | Assistant Athletic Trainer | - |
| - | Trey Martin | - | |
| - | Tricia Deter | Assistant Athletic Trainer | - |
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