Nonprofit · EIN 25-1666617
ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA
Also known as AICUP
Tax-exempt · HARRISBURG, PA 17101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,595,089 | $2,593,029 | $2,060 | $5,294,639 | $1,318,644 | $3,975,995 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,530,301 | $2,358,658 | $171,643 | $5,402,144 | $1,496,453 | $3,905,691 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,381,913 | $2,297,562 | $84,351 | $5,109,175 | $1,526,833 | $3,582,342 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $298,250
- Program service revenue
- $1,508,741
- Investment income
- $269,301
- Royalties
- $472,694
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $35,044
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,570
- Other revenue
- $518,797
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $295,100
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,030,376
- Other salaries and wages
- $361,508
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,630,059
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $24,799
- Accounting fees
- $18,835
- Occupancy
- $95,469
- Travel
- $21,353
- Depreciation
- $73,275
- Program services (functional)
- $1,766,450
- Management and general (functional)
- $772,393
- Fundraising (functional)
- $54,186
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,402,144
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,294,639
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,318,644
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,975,995
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,105,905
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,754,904
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,792,590
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,183,405
- Gross receipts
- $2,678,478
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1991
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS P FOLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $346,397 | $74,866 |
| NICHOLE DUFFY | VP GVT RELAT Officer | 50 | $161,669 | $52,717 |
| TIMOTHY C ALEXANDER | VP FIN & ADM Officer | 50 | $171,175 | $28,171 |
| RON URODA | VP RESEARCH Officer | 50 | $137,930 | $18,321 |
| BARBARA ALTMANN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS LEE | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MEADE | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT TRACHTE | GOVT RELTNS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FR PAUL TAYLOR | GOVT RELTNS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MACLAREN | RESEARCH COM Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL J MYERS | MBR SRVS COM Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN KEECH | RESEARCH UNI Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAQUELYN FETROW | NAICU LIAISO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY FINGER | NAICU LIAISO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN GREEN | CHAIR EMIERI Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS DOMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WESLEY FUGATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JILL MURRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANNE PRISCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN GETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH HELBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY HUMPHREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHERYL MCCONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN CARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBYN HANNIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN E JONES III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FR JOSEPH MARINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CALE NELSON | VP FIN & ADM Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS P FOLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $326,862 | $76,658 |
| TIMOTHY C ALEXANDER | VP FIN & ADM Officer | 50 | $163,618 | $49,466 |
| NICHOLE DUFFY | VP GVT RELAT Officer | 50 | $160,288 | $50,911 |
| RON URODA | VP RESEARCH Officer | 50 | $154,694 | $16,597 |
| JONATHAN GREEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA ALTMANN | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS LEE | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT TRACHTE | GOV'T RELATI Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN CARO | RESEARCH CMT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FR JIM GREENFIELD | MBR SERV CMT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN KEECH | RESEARCH UNI Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAQUELYN FETROW | NAICU LIAISO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY FINGER | NAICU LIAISO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SR MARY PERSICO | CHAIR EMIERI Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MEADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FR PAUL TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS DOMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WESLEY FUGATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL MURRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE PRISCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN GETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH HELBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY HUMPHREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL MCCONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS P FOLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $315,825 | $73,518 |
| TIMOTHY C ALEXANDER | VP FIN & ADM Officer | 50 | $157,410 | $51,074 |
| NICHOLE DUFFY | VP GVT RELAT Officer | 50 | $146,182 | $46,879 |
| RON URODA | VP RESEARCH Officer | 50 | $147,276 | $15,980 |
| SR MARY PERSICO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN GREEN | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA ALTMANN | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT TRACHTE | GOV'T RELATI Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN CARO | RESEARCH CMT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FR JIM GREENFIELD | MBR SERV CMT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN KEECH | RESEARCH UNI Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYON GRIGSBY | NAICU LIAISO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY FINGER | NAICU LIAISO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM TROHA | CHAIR EMIERI Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG CANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELYN FETROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA GUNTER-SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CALVIN TROUP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MEADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FR PAUL TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS DOMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WESLEY FUGATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL MURRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE PRISCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 101 N FRONT ST, HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1404
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- THOMAS P FOLEY, 101 NORTH FRONT STREET, HARRISBURG, PA 17101
- Signed the 990
- CALE NELSON, VP FIN & ADM (CURREN
- Phone
- (717) 232-8649
- Website
- WWW.AICUP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAMILTON & MUSSER PC CPAS
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA (AICUP) IS TO SERVE AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AS VITAL, DISTINCTIVE COMPONENTS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY IN PENNSYLVANIA AND THE NATION, TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE STRENGTHS AND DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF NON-PROIT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND TO INCREASE THE FINANCIAL MEANS AVAILABLE TO THESE INSTITUTIONS, TO FURTHER THE AVAILABILITY OF EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS OF PENNSYLVANIA AND OTHERS WHO SEEK EDUCATION OR TRAINING AT INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN PENNSYLVANIA, TO ENHANCE THE BUSINESS AND EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP IN PA AND INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DONATIONS IN ADVANCING HIGHER EDUCATION, TO ENCOURAGE AND SOLICIT CORPORATE, BUSINESS, AND OTHER GIVING TO THE INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN PENNSYLVANIA, TO FURTHER BY STUDY, RESEARCH, PUBLICATION, AND TEACHING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE AND NEEDS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TO
Program accomplishments
- DISTRIBUTED VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM MEMBER COLLEGES, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF THE ASSOCIATION.Expenses $295,100 · grants $295,100
- THE ASSOCIATION SERVED AS A UNIFIED VOICE FOR INDEPENDENT HIGHER EDUCATION IN PENNSYLVANIA BEFORE STATE AND FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. ISSUES ADDRESSED BY THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDED INPUT INTO PUBLIC POLICIES WITH REGARD TO STUDENT FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS, FUNDING FOR INSTITUTIONAL NEEDS, PRESERVATION OF STATE AND LOCAL TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES WHICH IMPACT INDEPENDENT HIGHER EDUCATION.Expenses $665,044
- THE ASSOCIATION SERVES ITS MEMBERS IN MANY WAYS. IT DISSEMINATED INFORMATION AND PROVIDED VARIOUS SERVICES BOTH TO ITS MEMBERS AND TO THE PUBLIC. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO SPONSORED VARIOUS PROGRAMS THROUGH ROYALTY AGREEMENTS WITH INDEPENDENT VENDORS TO HELP COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES REALIZE SAVINGS THROUGH ECONOMIES OF SCALE. SUCH PROGRAMS INCLUDE A TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM, BOND FACILITIES PROGRAM, EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS PROGRAM, ENERGY PROCUREMENT AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM, SOFTWARE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM, TUITION INSTALLMENT PROGRAM, PURCHASE CARD PROGRAM, ENVIONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE, CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE, AND A MULTIPLE EMPLOYER RETIREMENT PLAN.Expenses $391,271 · revenue $1,493,157
- THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTED VARIOUS RESEARCH STUDIES WHICH INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: FRESHMAN ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID, STUDENT FINANCIAL AID, FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND TRENDS, TUITION AND FEE AND PATTERNS OF VOLUNTARY SUPPORT, BACCALAUREATE RESEARCH STUDY. THE ASSOCIATION HAS UNDERTAKEN AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT DESIGNED TO ALIGN STATE, LOCAL, AND COLLEGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AND ASSIST INDIVIDUAL MEMBER SCHOOLS OR CONSORTIA OF SCHOOLS WITH SPECIFIC PROJECTS. THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES AN OVERALL ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORT OF PA'S INDEPENDENT HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR.Expenses $415,035 · revenue $15,584
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
- 25-1666617
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B024)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,294,639
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,678,478
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,595,089 | $2,593,029 | $5,294,639 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,530,301 | $2,358,658 | $5,402,144 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,381,913 | $2,297,562 | $5,109,175 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,357,742 | $2,271,480 | $5,036,454 | 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 25-1666617).
Questions about ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA
- What is the EIN of ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA is 25-1666617.
- Is ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 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 ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA 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 ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA 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 ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names THOMAS P FOLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $346,397 (THOMAS P FOLEY, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,595,089, expenses of $2,593,029 and total assets of $5,294,639 at year end.
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