PENNSYLVANIA'S STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION

EIN: 222686249 501(c)(3) Education

CARLISLE, PA

Total Revenue
$3,560,509
Total Expenses
$2,643,401
Total Assets
$11,316,664
Net Assets
$7,619,405
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
SCHERER SHELLEY
Phone
7177204056
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

PENNSYLVANIA'S STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $917K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION AND ACTIVITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA'S STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION BY GENERATING PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT AND ENGAGING IN OTHER ACTIVITIES TO ADVANCE THE SYSTEM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,786,398

THE PASSHE FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE FUNDRAISING ARM OF THE STATE SYSTEM OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR AND LEADS CONSORTIA FUNDRAISING EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF MULTI-UNIVERSITY PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES. THE...

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THE PASSHE FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE FUNDRAISING ARM OF THE STATE SYSTEM OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR AND LEADS CONSORTIA FUNDRAISING EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF MULTI-UNIVERSITY PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS AND UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE. IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT SUCCESS, THE FOUNDATION SECURES FUNDS FOR AND MANAGES PROGRAMS AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ARE NEED-BASED, INDUSTRY-FOCUSED, AND ACADEMICALLY COMPETITIVE TO STUDENTS ATTENDING THE 10 UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA'S STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION. DURING THE 2023-24 FISCAL YEAR, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 994 SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING 1,461,100. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS IMPROVE ACCESS TO AND AFFORDABILITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION, ENSURING STUDENTS PERSIST THROUGH TO GRADUATION AND ATTAIN A DEGREE. ONE-THIRD OF THE STATE SYSTEM'S STUDENTS COME FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. A SIMILAR PERCENTAGE ARE THE FIRST GENERATION IN THEIR FAMILIES TO GO TO COLLEGE. THE FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NOT ONLY REDUCES THE COST BURDEN OF A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION BUT ALSO REDUCES THEIR STUDENT LOAN DEBT. STATE SYSTEM STUDENTS FUEL PA'S ECONOMIC VITALITY. TEN YEARS AFTER GRADUATION, 75% OF LOW-INCOME STUDENTS HAVE MOVED TO MIDDLE-CLASS AND THUS ACHIEVED ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND 63% REMAIN WORKING IN PA.

Program 2
Expenses: $336,990 Revenue: $214,517

IN SUPPORT OF UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE, THE FOUNDATION IDENTIFIES AND ACQUIRES RESOURCES TO SUPPORT SYSTEM-WIDE INITIATIVES AND MULTI-CAMPUS INITIATIVES. THE PASSHE FOUNDATION WORKED CLOSELY WITH STATE...

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IN SUPPORT OF UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE, THE FOUNDATION IDENTIFIES AND ACQUIRES RESOURCES TO SUPPORT SYSTEM-WIDE INITIATIVES AND MULTI-CAMPUS INITIATIVES. THE PASSHE FOUNDATION WORKED CLOSELY WITH STATE SYSTEM LEADERSHIP TO SECURE FUNDS TO KICK-START AN INITIATIVE TO EMBED REAL WORLD WORK EXPERIENCE INTO THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM THROUGH A MULTI-UNIVERSITY PILOT PROGRAM WHICH WILL BE LAUNCHED THROUGHOUT THE STATE SYSTEM'S 10 UNIVERSITIES AND 14 CAMPUSES IN THE 2027-28 ACADEMIC YEAR. DURING THE 2023-24 YEAR, THE FOUNDATION SECURED SPONSORSHIPS TO PROMOTE 1)ENTREPRENEURSHIP VIA THE STATE SYSTEM'S STUDENT BUSINESS START-UP CHALLENGE AND 2)DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY VIA THE STATE SYSTEM'S DEI SUMMIT. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION DISBURSED FUNDS TO PREVENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE VIA A PCCD GRANT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ADULT LEARNERS IN MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES, AND WASHINGTON CENTER INTERNSHIPS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN PUBLIC SERVICE.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,897,632
Program Service Revenue $214,517
Investment Income $448,360
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,560,509

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,583,290
Salaries & Benefits $494,492
Fundraising Expenses $159,033
Program Expenses $2,123,388
Other Expenses $565,619
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,643,401

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,560,509 $2,493,469 +0.4%
Expenses $2,643,401 $1,798,477 +0.5%
Net Income $917,108 $694,992 +0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
5
Volunteers
18

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$113,444
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KERR DAVID S CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STECK MATTHEW J VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COOK ASHLEY SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
D'ANGELO GAIL M TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SKOTEDIS CRYSTAL ASSISTANT TR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDER MARIAN C DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEREZ-BRANTLEY DAVID DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIGHT JINAKI Z DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRISBY-GREENWOOD DONNA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HADDOCK JOSEPH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELMER ANDREW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONES ANDREA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNCH BLAKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MILLER LYNN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAYLOR DAVID N DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOPOLESKI LINDA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TROXELL WYATT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VARANO MICHAEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCHERER SHELLEY PRESIDENT & 40.00
Officer
$95,192 $18,252 $113,444
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,560,509 $2,643,401 $11,316,664 $917,108
2023 $2,493,469 $1,798,477 $10,933,847 $694,992
2022 $1,622,868 $1,368,716 $4,629,518 $254,152
2021 $1,270,660 $1,151,699 $4,375,366 $118,961
2020 $1,555,274 $1,107,463 $4,256,405 $447,811
2019 $1,244,412 $1,314,364 $3,808,594 $-69,952
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