Nonprofit · EIN 34-6007199
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
Also known as BOWLING STATE UNIV FNDTN TTEE
Tax-exempt · BOWLING GREEN, OH 43403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $52,670,986 | $37,478,620 | $15,192,366 | $352,399,822 | $3,017,455 | $349,382,367 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $39,561,989 | $33,978,881 | $5,583,108 | $319,934,930 | $3,212,468 | $316,722,462 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $38,622,548 | $27,855,373 | $10,767,175 | $295,626,429 | $3,719,736 | $291,906,693 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,635,749
- Program service revenue
- $222,419
- Investment income
- $18,646,656
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $11,994,494
- Net income from fundraising events
- $166,162
- Other revenue
- $166,162
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $23,582,553
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $27,000
- Accounting fees
- $42,597
- Occupancy
- $614,771
- Travel
- $1,157,477
- Program services (functional)
- $30,520,044
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,724,754
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,233,822
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $319,934,930
- Total assets, end of year
- $352,399,822
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,017,455
- Net assets, end of year
- $349,382,367
- Publicly traded securities
- $286,367,951
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $41,704,705
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $307,677,662
- Gross unrelated business income
- $847,511
- Gross receipts
- $104,628,641
- Employees
- 55
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1954
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RODNEY K ROGERS | DIRECTOR, BGSU PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $607,488 | $302,614 |
| SHERIDEEN STOLL | BGSU VP FINANCE & ADMININSTRATION/CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $353,518 | $77,362 |
| PAMELA J CONLIN | DIRECTOR, BGSU FOUNDATION PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 | $334,968 | $78,545 |
| ANNE MARIE BLILEY-ESTER | AVP, DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 | $176,432 | $56,158 |
| JEREMY BALL | AVP OF ADVANCEMENT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 | $166,098 | $65,741 |
| ADREA NICOLE SPOON | AVP, ALUMNI ENG & ANNUAL GIVING Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 | $133,395 | $45,231 |
| LAURA MOORE | EXEC DIR, DONOR RELATIONS & STEWARDSHIP Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 | $117,997 | $32,865 |
| JORDAN CRAVENS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $113,013 | $33,427 |
| C RAY MULLINS | DIRECTOR, BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMANUELE CONTI | DIRECTOR, IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH PATE | DIRECTOR, BOARD CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE NEWELL | DIRECTOR, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX BARCLAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY RUCCI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR TUTTLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
28 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BONNIE SANDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| C RAYMOND MARVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL WARE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DALYNN BADENHOP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID LEVEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY BENZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREGORY FORTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY HORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEANNE HOGARTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA MILLER-BLAKELY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN GAWALUCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN RIEDL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDITH SOMMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIEANN BRANDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTUS ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARLA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH GRASS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARCELE STIFFLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARCIA FOSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KUHLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WINNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAVI KANDIKONDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY CARLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SPENCER SEAMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERESA BAIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 40 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RODNEY K ROGERS | DIRECTOR, BGSU PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $595,471 | $244,651 |
| SHERIDEEN STOLL | BGSU VP FINANCE & ADMININSTRATION/CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $345,104 | $72,244 |
| PAMELA J CONLIN | DIRECTOR, BGSU FOUNDATION PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 | $326,957 | $73,898 |
| JEREMY BALL | AVP OF ADVANCEMENT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 | $158,288 | $60,675 |
| ADREA NICOLE SPOON | AVP, ALUMNI ENG & ANNUAL GIVING Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 | $128,525 | $41,950 |
| LAURA MOORE | EXEC DIR, DONOR RELATIONS & STEWARDSHIP Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 | $115,615 | $30,855 |
| DANIELLE P SOLIS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $114,488 | $23,348 |
| JORDAN CRAVENS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $104,276 | $32,113 |
| ANTHONY RUCCI | DIRECTOR, BAORD CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| C RAY MULLINS | DIRECTOR, BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMANUELE CONTI | DIRECTOR, IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE NEWELL | DIRECTOR, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX BARCLAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR TUTTLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE SANDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| C RAYMOND MARVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL WARE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LEVEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY BENZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY FORTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY HORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA MILLER-BLAKELY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GAWALUCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RIEDL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH SOMMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIEANN BRANDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTUS ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH GRASS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA DAVIS WATTERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCELE STIFFLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIA FOSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH PATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WINNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAVI KANDIKONDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY CARLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SPENCER SEAMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA BAIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 39 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney K Rogers | Director, BGSU President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $599,199 | $243,692 |
| Pamela J Conlin | Director, BGSU Foundation President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 | $322,204 | $71,032 |
| Jeremy Ball | AVP of Advancement Services Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 | $148,617 | $58,243 |
| Karen Rohr | AVP, Alumni Eng & Annual Giving Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 | $161,261 | $41,088 |
| Robin Stock | AVP of Development Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 | $156,545 | $33,981 |
| ADREA NICOLE SPOON (SEE NARRATIVE IN SCH O) | AVP, Alumni Eng & Annual Giving Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 | $114,814 | $32,216 |
| Laura Moore | Exec Dir, Donor Relations & Stewardship Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 | $112,248 | $33,968 |
| C Ray Mullins | Director, Board Chair Elect, Nominating & Gov. Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emanuele Conti | Director, Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Valerie Newell | Director, Treasurer, Financial Affairs Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Rucci | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Arthur Tuttle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bonnie Sandman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| C Raymond Marvin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Ware | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Levey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Benz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregory Forte | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Horn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Aldrich | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Bailey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Miller-Blakely | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Gawaluck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Riedl | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judith Sommers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karla Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karol Spencer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Grass | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Davis Watters | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcele Stiffler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcia Foss | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Beth Pate | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Winner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ravi Kandikonda | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Moore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shirley Carlson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Bair | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Shanklin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 136 N MERCER ROAD, BOWLING GREEN, OH 43403-0054
- In care of
- % JOHN T CUCKLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Christina Hennessey, 144 McFall Center, Bowling Green, OH 43403
- Signed the 990
- Christina Hennessey, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (419) 372-2551
- Website
- WWW.BGSU.EDU/ALUMNI
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
THE BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MISSION, VISION, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING OF BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY BY: 1) INSPIRING ALUMNI, FRIENDS, STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF TO BE DONORS AND ASSISTING IN THE COLLECTION OF PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY. 2) UTILIZING ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY, CONSISTENT WITH THE GOALS AND INTENTION OF ITS DONORS. 3) PROVIDING DONORS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO WITNESS AND EXPERIENCE THE IMPACT OF THEIR PHILANTHROPY.
Program accomplishments
- THE BGSU FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT THAT ALLOWS THE BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY TO MOVE FORWARD WITH CAPITAL PROJECTS AND IMPROVEMENTS THAT ENHANCE THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY WITH LEARNING, DISCOVERY AND ENGAGEMENT.Expenses $15,501,297 · grants $15,501,297 · revenue $222,419
- PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS IS A CRITICAL PART OF THE BGSU FOUNDATION, INC. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY THROUGH ITS COMMITMENT TO ACCESS, AFFORDABILITY AND OPPORTUNITY. SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS ARE GRANTED BASED ON DEFINED GUIDELINES AND PREREQUISITES.Expenses $8,081,256 · grants $8,081,256
- THE BGSU FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS OF BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY THAT ADVANCE THE STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY'S MISSION TO FOSTER ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP, GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AND CAREER PREPAREDNESS.Expenses $6,937,491
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
- 34-6007199
- 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
- 1956
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $352,399,822
- Income (IRS master file)
- $104,628,641
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $52,670,986 | $37,478,620 | $352,399,822 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $39,561,989 | $33,978,881 | $319,934,930 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $38,622,548 | $27,855,373 | $295,626,429 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $28,051,237 | $21,976,649 | $269,755,787 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 34-6007199).
Questions about BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC is 34-6007199.
- Is BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1956.
- Are donations to BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY 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 BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY 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 BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY 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 BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Christina Hennessey.
- Who are the officers and directors of BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 43 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $52,670,986, expenses of $37,478,620 and total assets of $352,399,822 at year end.
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