Nonprofit · EIN 22-3160107
THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · WAYNE, NJ 07470
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,088,290 | $3,244,933 | $3,843,357 | $59,627,843 | $898,834 | $58,729,009 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,474,176 | $2,638,085 | $2,836,091 | $54,319,010 | $2,400,697 | $51,918,313 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,918,593 | $2,914,263 | $1,004,330 | $45,699,596 | $474,865 | $45,224,731 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,135,656
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,964,251
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,577,904
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$23,379
- Net income from gaming
- $2,695
- Other revenue
- -$11,617
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,752,410
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $32,850
- Travel
- $28
- Program services (functional)
- $2,765,020
- Management and general (functional)
- $477,672
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,241
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $54,319,010
- Total assets, end of year
- $59,627,843
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $898,834
- Net assets, end of year
- $58,729,009
- Publicly traded securities
- $52,104,452
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,147,370
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $47,581,639
- Gross receipts
- $16,909,842
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 23
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA L FERGUSON | PRESIDENT Officer | 14 | $105,141 | $19,392 |
| AARON VAN DUYNE III | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN LOCKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA A NIRO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MAZAWEY ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RAFAEL CUELLAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMENICO DI MAIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DOURESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL DUFFY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FITZGERALD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE GARCIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAN GORAB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDERICK GRUEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD HELLDOBLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CONSTANTINE LENAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRSTEN LOEWRIGKEIT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RICHARD MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAMES NALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GARY NAZARE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| FUNKE OLAYINKA MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARY KAY SCUCCI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| FREDRIC SIROTA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRIAN WOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA L FERGUSON | PRESIDENT Officer | 14 | $100,827 | $27,383 |
| AARON VAN DUYNE III | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN LOCKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA A NIRO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MAZAWEY ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RAFAEL CUELLAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMENICO DI MAIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DOURESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL DUFFY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL FISHKIND ESQ | BOARD MEMBER, THRU 08/2023 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FITZGERALD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE GARCIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAN GORAB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDERICK GRUEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD HELLDOBLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CONSTANTINE LENAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTEN LOEWRIGKEIT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES NALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY NAZARE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FUNKE OLAYINKA MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KAY SCUCCI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDRIC SIROTA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN WOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA L FERGUSON | PRESIDENT (NON-VOTING) Officer | 14 | $98,400 | $24,581 |
| AARON VAN DUYNE III | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN LOCKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA A NIRO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MAZAWEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL HAWKINS | SECRETARY, THRU 12/2022 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN AIRES | BOARD MEMBER, THRU 03/2023 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RAFAEL CUELLAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMENICO DI MAIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL DUFFY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL FISHKIND ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FITZGERALD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE GARCIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAN GORAB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDERICK GRUEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD HELLDOBLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CONSTANTINE LENAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM LEVER | BOARD MEMBER, THRU 07/2022 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTEN LOEWRIGKEIT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES NALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY NAZARE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KAY SCUCCI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDRIC SIROTA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN WOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300 POMPTON RD, WAYNE, NJ 07470-2103
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SANDRA DIAZ, 300 POMPTON ROAD, WAYNE, NJ 07470
- Signed the 990
- SANDRA DIAZ, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (973) 720-2615
- Website
- WWW.WPUNJ.EDU/GIVING
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION, INC. IS DEDICATED TO SECURE PHILANTHROPIC FUNDING THROUGH THE IDENTIFICATION AND PURSUIT OF PRIVATE GIFTS, GRANTS, AND ENDOWMENTS. THE FOUNDATION WILL BE THE STEWARD OF THESE FUNDS. IN DOING SO, THIS EFFORT WILL HELP POSITION WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY AS A PREEMINENT PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN NEW JERSEY. SUCCESS IN PART, WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS THE UNIVERSITY'S POSITION AMONG THE ACADEMIC AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY ADVANCES. THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO DEDICATED TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SERVICE TO OUR DONORS, MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY, AND OTHER CONSTITUENT GROUPS.
Program accomplishments
- THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE UNIVERSITY'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. THE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS IN PAYING THEIR TUITION WITH NO REPAYMENT OR WORK OBLIGATION. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS CAN BE AWARDED TO ENROLLED IN-PERSON WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY AND/OR FINANCIAL NEED. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE GENEROUSLY DONATED FROM ALUMNI, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, EVENTS AND OTHER SOURCES. THE AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS POSITIVELY IMPACTS STUDENTS, HELPING THEM MEET THE CHALLENGES REGARDING THE COST OF EDUCATION FOR TODAY'S STUDENTS.Expenses $1,492,596 · grants $1,485,465
- THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION RAISES CRITICAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS AS WELL AS RAISE FUNDS FOR OTHER ESSENTIAL CAMPUS NEEDS. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF INNOVATIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS INCLUDING SEVERAL THAT PROVIDE DONORS WITH AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A SPECIAL IMPACT THROUGH THEIR SUPPORT. FUNDING IS RECEIVED FROM ALUMNI, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER CONSTITUENTS. THE FUNDS ARE CREATED AND MANAGED BASED ON DONOR INTENT/RESTRICTIONS TOWARDS THE VARIOUS PURPOSES.Expenses $1,272,424 · grants $1,266,945
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
- 22-3160107
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Organization supporting a government college or university
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $59,627,843
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,909,842
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,088,290 | $3,244,933 | $59,627,843 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,474,176 | $2,638,085 | $54,319,010 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,918,593 | $2,914,263 | $45,699,596 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,809,697 | $2,480,108 | $42,041,439 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 22-3160107).
Questions about THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION INC is 22-3160107.
- Is THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION INC 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 THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION INC 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 THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION INC 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 THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SANDRA DIAZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,141 (PAMELA L FERGUSON, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,088,290, expenses of $3,244,933 and total assets of $59,627,843 at year end.
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