Association Of Independent Colleges

Harrisburg, PA ยท Founded 1991

Advocates for Pennsylvania's independent nonprofit colleges and universities and their students

Primary audience
College Students
Work area
Advocacy
Topic
Higher Education
Contact
Thomas P Foley
Website Contact

About Organization

The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania serves as the collective voice for 84 independent nonprofit higher education institutions across the state. Based in Harrisburg, PA, the organization operates with 12 employees and 75 volunteers, managing annual revenue of $2.5 million. Founded in 1991, it works to preserve institutional strengths, increase financial resources, and expand educational opportunities for Pennsylvania residents.

What They Focus On

Higher Education Advocacy

Preserves and promotes the strengths of independent nonprofit colleges and universities as vital components of Pennsylvania's education system

Financial Sustainability

Increases financial means available to member institutions through corporate partnerships, fundraising support, and business giving initiatives

Student Access

Expands educational opportunities for Pennsylvania residents seeking training at independent colleges through policy work and institutional collaboration

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$2.5M

+6.2% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$2.4M

+2.7% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$5.4M

+5.7% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

12

+9.1% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $2,530,301 $2,358,658 $5,402,144 12
2022 $2,381,913 $2,297,562 $5,109,175 11
2021 $2,357,742 $2,271,480 $5,036,454 10
2020 $2,787,860 $2,388,595 $5,143,569 10
2019 $2,421,483 $2,456,983 $4,451,114 9
2018 $2,665,204 $2,574,253 $4,134,097 11
2017 $2,479,612 $2,535,912 $4,153,928 11

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Convening

    Brings together leadership from 84 independent colleges to identify shared priorities and challenges

  • 02

    Policy Advocacy

    Represents member institutions in state policy discussions to preserve distinctive characteristics of nonprofit education

  • 03

    Resource Development

    Solicits corporate and business giving to increase financial means available to member institutions

  • 04

    Knowledge Sharing

    Publishes research and facilitates teaching to advance understanding of independent higher education needs

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Association Of Independent Colleges

Institutional Advocacy

Promotes the distinctive role and value of independent colleges and universities within Pennsylvania's higher education landscape

Fundraising Support

Encourages corporate and business giving to member institutions and increases the effectiveness of donations advancing higher education

Access Initiatives

Furthers educational opportunities for Pennsylvania residents seeking education or training at independent colleges and universities

Business Partnerships

Enhances collaboration between the business community and educational institutions to strengthen Pennsylvania's workforce development

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Association Of Independent Colleges.

TP

Thomas P Foley

President
Full-time
Compensation: $326,862
TC

Timothy C Alexander

VP Fin & Adm
Full-time
Compensation: $163,618
ND

Nichole Duffy

VP Gvt Relat
Full-time
Compensation: $160,288
RU

Ron Uroda

VP Research
Full-time
Compensation: $154,694
BK

Brian Keech

Research Uni
2 hrs/week
FJ

Fr Jim Greenfield

Mbr Serv Cmt
2 hrs/week
JF

Jaquelyn Fetrow

Naicu Liaiso
2 hrs/week
KT

Kent Trachte

Gov't Relati
2 hrs/week
ME

Mary Ellen Caro

Research Cmt
2 hrs/week
MF

Mary Finger

Naicu Liaiso
2 hrs/week
AP

Anne Prisco

Director
CM

Cheryl McConnell

Director
CD

Chris Domes

Director
EM

Elizabeth Meade

Director
FP

Fr Paul Taylor

Director
JM

Jill Murray

Director
JH

Joseph Helble

Director
KG

Kathleen Getz

Director
KH

Kathy Humphrey

Director
KR

Kathy Richardson

Director
RM

Ronald Matthews

Director
WF

Wesley Fugate

Director

Milestones

1991

AICUP Founded

1991

Association established to serve and promote independent colleges and universities in Pennsylvania

1992

IRS Recognition

1992

Received tax-exempt status as an educational advocacy organization

2020

Revenue Peak

2020

Reached highest annual revenue of $2.8 million during pandemic response efforts

2023

Staff Expansion

2023

Grew to 12 employees serving member institutions statewide

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AP
Anne Prisco Director 2.00 hrs/week
BA
Barbara Altmann Vice-Chair 2.00 hrs/week
CM
Cheryl McConnell Director 2.00 hrs/week
CD
Chris Domes Director 2.00 hrs/week
DL
Douglas Lee Secretary/Tr 2.00 hrs/week
EM
Elizabeth Meade Director 2.00 hrs/week
FP
Fr Paul Taylor Director 2.00 hrs/week
JM
Jill Murray Director 2.00 hrs/week
JG
Jonathan Green Chair 2.00 hrs/week
JH
Joseph Helble Director 2.00 hrs/week
KG
Kathleen Getz Director 2.00 hrs/week
KH
Kathy Humphrey Director 2.00 hrs/week
KR
Kathy Richardson Director 2.00 hrs/week
RM
Ronald Matthews Director 2.00 hrs/week
SM
Sr Mary Persico Chair Emieri 2.00 hrs/week
WF
Wesley Fugate Director 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$999K

Highest Paid

$404K

Thomas P Foley

Compensated Officers

4

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Thomas P Foley President $326,862 $76,658 $403,520 50
Timothy C Alexander VP Fin & ADM $163,618 $49,466 $213,084 50
Nichole Duffy VP Gvt Relat $160,288 $50,911 $211,199 50
Ron Uroda VP Research $154,694 $16,597 $171,291 50

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$291K Grants Given
1 Organizations

Top Grantees

1 total
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Ncfta PITTSBURGH, PA
$291K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
6 Registrations
6 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 6 total

American Association Of Independent Music
1 filing
Self
Association Of Independent Mortgage Experts (Aime)
1 filing
Self
Association Of Independent Rental Operators
1 filing
Self
Association Of Independent Research Institutes
1 filing
Self
National Association Of Independent Schools, Inc..
1 filing
Self
A
Association Of Indepenedent Passenger Rail Operators
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Association Of Independent Colleges

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(717) 232-8649

Social

Visit Website
101 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17101