Skip to main content

Nonprofit · EIN 25-1540183

FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Tax-exempt · CALIFORNIA, PA 15419

Financials

$5.5M$5.8M2023$7.7M$5.7M2024$7.8M$6.1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$7,846,105$6,064,930$1,781,175$58,336,638$10,105,033$48,231,605
June 30, 2025990$7,725,479$5,671,177$2,054,302$53,250,277$9,072,431$44,177,846
June 30, 2024990$5,535,288$5,828,428-$293,140$49,084,505$8,496,240$40,588,265
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,612,000
Program service revenue
$3,108,956
Investment income
$3,047,135
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,299,531
Net income from fundraising events
$72,849
Net income from gaming
$5,165
Other revenue
$78,014

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,788,115
Other salaries and wages
$487,820
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$626,523
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$59,809
Depreciation
$4,122
Program services (functional)
$5,384,527
Management and general (functional)
$680,403

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$53,250,277
Total assets, end of year
$58,336,638
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,105,033
Net assets, end of year
$48,231,605
Land, buildings and equipment
$490
Publicly traded securities
$49,219,449
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,411,690
Net assets with donor restrictions
$44,819,915
Gross receipts
$20,256,397
Employees
5
Volunteers
16
Year formed
1986
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, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DENISE SMITHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
37.5$163,766$9,369
WILLIAM R BOOKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
REGAN E BORSODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JOHN LORENZIVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0$0
DARLA R HOLLEY-HOLMESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0$0
JEFF M KOTULADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SHUJUANE MARTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JEFFREY S JAMESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
KEITH CURRANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
PAUL L KANIATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0$0
WILLIAM R FLINN IIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0$0
BETHANY HOAG-SALMENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CHELSEA M PRATTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MATTHEW HUMBERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TIMOTHY LITTLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BEVERLY ROSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
HARRY SERENEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DENISE SMITHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
37.5$157,677$9,505
WILLIAM R BOOKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
REGAN E BORSODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JOHN LORENZIVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0$0
DARLA R HOLLEY-HOLMESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0$0
JEFF M KOTULADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MATTHEW JENKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JEFFREY S JAMESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
KEITH CURRANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
PAUL L KANIATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0$0
WILLIAM R FLINN IIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0$0
BETHANY HOAG-SALMENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CHELSEA M PRATTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MATTHEW HUMBERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TIMOTHY LITTLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
BEVERLY ROSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
HARRY SERENEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DENISE SMITHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
37.5$153,500$10,540
COURTNEY MENANNODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
THERESE J GASSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
FREDERICK A RETSCHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0$0
DARLA R HOLLEY-HOLMESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0$0
JEFF M KOTULADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MATTHEW JENKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JEFFREY S JAMESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JOHN LORENZIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
PAUL L KANIATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0$0
WILLIAM R FLINN IIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0$0
BETHANY HOAG-SALMENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CHELSEA M PRATTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
250 UNIVERSITY AVENUE CAMPUS BOX 59, CALIFORNIA, PA 15419-1341
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
PAUL KANIA, 71 NORTH MT VERNON AVENUE, UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
Signed the 990
PAUL KANIA, TREASURER
Phone
(724) 938-4329
Return prepared by
MCCLURE & WOLF LLP CPA'S

Mission

THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT AND SUPPLEMENT THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF PENNSYLVANIA WESTERN UNIVERSITY PRIMARILY PENNWEST-CALIFORNIA (PENNWEST), PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (CALU).

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • STUDENT RELATED SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
    Expenses $1,475,718 · grants $1,475,718
  • GRANTS TO PENNSYLVANIA WESTERN UNIVERSITY-CALIFORNIA FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND COURSES, CAPITAL PROJECTS, FACULTY SUPPORT, AND BOOK PURCHASES
    Expenses $3,908,809 · grants $3,312,397 · revenue $5,408,487

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
25-1540183
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1987
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B114)
Assets (IRS master file)
$58,336,638
Income (IRS master file)
$20,256,397

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$7,846,105$6,064,930$58,336,638XML
990June 2025$7,725,479$5,671,177$53,250,277XML
990June 2024$5,535,288$5,828,428$49,084,505XML
990June 2023$7,174,803$5,264,695$46,101,564IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS

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 25-1540183).

Questions about FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA is 25-1540183.
Is FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 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 FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names PAUL KANIA.
Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $163,766 (DENISE SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $7,846,105, expenses of $6,064,930 and total assets of $58,336,638 at year end.

Other nonprofits in CALIFORNIA

All nonprofits in CALIFORNIA · Pennsylvania · Education