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Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA · Founded 1924

Private liberal arts university fostering intellectual exploration in central Pennsylvania

Primary audience

Students

Work area

Education

Topic

Academic Programs

Contact

John C Bravman

Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Lewisburg, PA, Bucknell University is a private liberal arts institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs across the arts, sciences, engineering, and management. The university generates $423.6 million in annual revenue and provides a residential educational experience emphasizing rigorous academics and personal growth.

What They Focus On

Academic Excellence

Delivering rigorous curriculum and supporting student achievement

Student Success

Providing comprehensive support services for student development

Innovation

Advancing teaching methods and educational technology

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$423.6M

+46.6% vs 2021

Assets (2021)

$1.7B

+5.6% vs 2021

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$288,902,813	$335,022,662	$1,651,590,991	3,131
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$331,765,475	$307,999,875	$1,702,706,536	3,182
2019	$330,771,712	$298,948,333	$1,432,401,486	3,723
2018	$340,914,511	$302,979,979	$1,417,140,021	3,711
2017	$316,301,298	$302,572,084	$1,388,471,110	3,701

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

01

Curriculum Design

Developing rigorous academic programs aligned with standards
02

Instruction Delivery

Teaching students through evidence-based pedagogical methods
03

Assessment

Evaluating student learning and program effectiveness
04

Continuous Improvement

Refining programs based on data and feedback

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Bucknell University

Academic Programs

Delivering comprehensive curriculum and degree programs

Student Support

Providing counseling, tutoring, and student success services

Research Initiatives

Conducting research to advance knowledge and innovation

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Bucknell University.

John C Bravman

President

Full-time

Compensation: $732,198

Jermaine M Truax

Director of Athletics & Rec

Full-time

Compensation: $259,951

Heather Johns

Chief Comm Off

Full-time

Compensation: $201,219

Scott G Rosevear

VP-Uni Advance

Full-time

Compensation: $371,351

Elisabeth Mermann-Jozwiak

Provost

Full-time

Compensation: $340,782

Raquel Alexander

Dean-Management

Full-time

Compensation: $326,115

Nathan Davis

Coach-Men's Basket

Full-time

Compensation: $320,912

Eileen E Petula

VP-Fin & Adm

Full-time

Compensation: $317,761

Karin W Rilley

General Counsel

Full-time

Compensation: $311,910

Param S Bedi

VP-Library & IT

Full-time

Compensation: $273,576

Lisa A Keegan

VP-Enrollment

Full-time

Compensation: $266,214

Pierre D Joanis

VP-Human Res

Full-time

Compensation: $255,006

Amy Badal

Dean of Students

Full-time

Compensation: $250,941

Karl Voss

Dean-Arts and Sciences

Full-time

Compensation: $240,383

Tom Geerd Geurts

Professor

Full-time

Compensation: $239,511

Robert Midkiff

VP-Strategic

Full-time

Compensation: $239,324

David Cecchini

Coach-Football

Full-time

Compensation: $228,196

Patrick Mather

Dean-Engineering

Full-time

Compensation: $217,116

Curtis Nicholls

Professor

Full-time

Compensation: $206,499

Kathleen Graham

AVP-Advancement

Full-time

Compensation: $202,558

Stacy Mastrolia

Professor

Full-time

Compensation: $201,358

Josh Grill

AVP-Advancement

Full-time

Compensation: $181,813

Elizabeth D Stewart

AVP-Treas/Contr

Full-time

Compensation: $180,733

Erin Jablonski

Interim Dean-Engineering

Full-time

Compensation: $178,757

Jeffrey Loss

AVP-Facilities

Full-time

Compensation: $177,297

Elizabeth D Stewart

Avp-Treas/Contr

Milestones

2017

Community Partnerships

2017

Enhanced services and organizational capabilities

2023

Leadership Expansion

2023

Grew leadership team to enhance organizational capacity

2025

Program Innovation

2025

Launched new initiatives to deepen community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Carol M Kennedy Secretary 40.00 hrs/week · $164,393

Alexandra Ahrens Jung Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Annie Seibold Drapeau Vice Chair 3.00 hrs/week

Audra M Wilson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Brenda Earl Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Bridget LaCroix Lecky Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Carolyn Miles Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Carolyn N Ainslie Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Christopher B Sullivan Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Christopher O'Brien Chair 3.00 hrs/week

David J Maurrasse Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

David J West Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Dawn M Becker Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Donald N Isken Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Erika ND Stanat Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Eugene A Gorab Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Frank A Davis Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Franklin K Schoeneman Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Garry D Thaniel Secretary 3.00 hrs/week

J Frank Brown Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Jane Taylor Elfers Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

John T Reynolds Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Jordan H Leiser Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Kathryn B Vizas Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Keren Bergman Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Kirsten Schubauer Heinemann Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Laureen R Costa Asst. Secretary 3.00 hrs/week

Lisa Cadette Detwiler Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Makoto Fujimura Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Michael Dominguez Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Michael E Flowers Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Robert A Chrencik Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Robert J Gilligan Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Robin G Zafirovski Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Samuel C Nana-Sinkam Jr Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Scott A Perricelli Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Stephen P Holmes Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Steven A Kohn Vice Chair 3.00 hrs/week

Sunil Gulati Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Thomas A Buchholz Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$6.0M

Highest Paid

$926K

John C Bravman

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John C Bravman	President	$732,198	$193,510	$925,708	40
Scott G Rosevear	VP-Uni Advance	$371,351	$113,537	$484,888	40
Raquel Alexander	Dean-Management	$326,115	$131,803	$457,918	40
Elisabeth Mermann-Jozwiak	Provost	$340,782	$74,556	$415,338	40
Eileen E Petula	VP-Fin & ADM	$317,761	$96,028	$413,789	40
Karin W Rilley	General Counsel	$311,910	$77,267	$389,177	40
Nathan Davis	Coach-Men'S Basket	$320,912	$61,688	$382,600	40
Param S Bedi	VP-Library & IT	$273,576	$74,197	$347,773	40
Karl Voss	Dean-Arts And Sciences	$240,383	$93,703	$334,086	40
Jermaine M Truax	Director Of Athletics & Rec	$259,951	$72,402	$332,353	40
Pierre D Joanis	VP-Human Res	$255,006	$72,151	$327,157	40
Lisa A Keegan	VP-Enrollment	$266,214	$48,979	$315,193	40
David Cecchini	Coach-Football	$228,196	$66,555	$294,751	40
Amy Badal	Dean Of Students	$250,941	$37,192	$288,133	40
Robert Midkiff	VP-Strategic	$239,324	$39,922	$279,246	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John C Bravman	President	$725,177	$195,734	$920,911	40
Scott G Rosevear	VP-DEV & Alum	$355,159	$113,697	$468,856	40
Raquel Alexander	Dean - Management	$302,420	$107,381	$409,801	40
Elisabeth Mermann-Jozwiak	Provost	$318,939	$72,073	$391,012	40
Karin W Rilley	General Counsel	$322,949	$49,254	$372,203	40
Nathan Davis	Coach-Men'S Basket	$312,292	$59,723	$372,015	40
Patrick Mather	Dean-Engineering	$287,269	$76,634	$363,903	40
Param S Bedi	VP-Library & IT	$260,179	$72,096	$332,275	40
Pierre D Joanis	VP-Human Res	$240,782	$90,967	$331,749	40
Jermaine M Truax	Director Of Athletics & Rec	$251,731	$49,972	$301,703	40
Karl Voss	Dean-Arts And Sciences	$224,856	$54,234	$279,090	40
Amy Badal	Dean Of Students	$238,288	$36,005	$274,293	40
Eileen E Petula	VP-Fin & ADM	$229,997	$42,498	$272,495	40
David Cecchini	Coach-Football	$225,200	$46,993	$272,193	40
David Surgala	Former VP Finance & ADM	$238,209	$32,020	$270,229	—

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John C Bravman	President	$772,534	$187,601	$960,135	40
Scott Grosevear	VP-DEV & Alum	$400,707	$91,588	$492,295	40
David J Surgala	VP-Fin & ADM	$384,625	$51,244	$435,869	40
Patrick Mather	Dean-Engineering	$293,744	$91,181	$384,925	40
Raquel Alexander	Dean - Management	$306,178	$74,899	$381,077	40
Nathan Davis	Coach-Men'S Basket	$313,061	$57,892	$370,953	40
Pierre D Joanis	VP-Human Res	$243,216	$90,016	$333,232	40
Param S Bedi	VP-Library & IT	$271,885	$49,408	$321,293	40
Adam Schwartz	Professor	$257,806	$52,747	$310,553	40
William T Conley	VP-Enrollment	$258,541	$50,066	$308,607	40
Robert Midkiff	Interim Provost	$260,118	$48,427	$308,545	40
Jermaine M Truax	Director Of Athletics & Recreation	$256,220	$50,880	$307,100	40
Kenneth Ogawa	AVP-Facilities	$235,909	$60,326	$296,235	40
Karl Voss	Dean-Arts And Sciences	$242,473	$24,519	$266,992	40
Elisabeth Mermann-Jozwiak	Provost	$213,734	$46,890	$260,624	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John C Bravman	President	$959,431	$182,755	$1,142,186	40
Scott Grosevear	VP-DEV & Alum	$365,435	$88,243	$453,678	40
David J Surgala	VP-Fin & ADM	$375,043	$49,935	$424,978	40
Amy C Foerster	General Counsel	$342,887	$55,985	$398,872	40
Nathan Davis	Coach Men'S Basket	$314,346	$56,014	$370,360	40
Patrick Mather	Dean-Engineering	$283,000	$67,885	$350,885	40
Pierre D Joanis	VP-Human Res	$264,785	$82,456	$347,241	40
Raquel Alexander	Dean - Management	$297,879	$48,871	$346,750	40
William T Conley	VP-Enrollment	$252,575	$47,686	$300,261	40
Param S Bedi	VP-Library & IT	$265,194	$26,001	$291,195	40
Robert Midkiff	Interim Provost	$231,783	$44,895	$276,678	40
Kenneth Ogawa	AVP-Facilities	$231,784	$40,359	$272,143	40
Joseph G Susan JR	Coach Football	$228,638	$40,100	$268,738	40
Michael S Cover	TREAS/Controll	$233,923	$34,758	$268,681	40
Kathleen Graham	AVP-Development	$219,722	$44,937	$264,659	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John C Bravman	President	$700,035	$176,667	$876,702	40
Scott G Rosevear	VP-DEV & Alum	$356,795	$50,139	$406,934	40
David J Surgala	VP-Fin & ADM	$354,697	$46,880	$401,577	40
Barbara K Altman	Provost	$333,748	$63,606	$397,354	40
Patrick Mather	Dean-Engineering	$274,257	$84,777	$359,034	40
John P Hardt	Director Of Athletics	$277,085	$66,531	$343,616	40
Amy C Foerster	General Counsel	$310,565	$27,588	$338,153	40
Nathan Davis	Coach Men'S Basket	$282,002	$53,376	$335,378	40
Kathleen Graham	AVP-Development	$250,787	$39,392	$290,179	40
William T Conley	VP-Enrollment	$244,211	$45,390	$289,601	40
Pierre D Joanis	VP-Human Res	$236,286	$43,139	$279,425	40
Param S Bedi	VP-Library & IT	$249,544	$24,984	$274,528	40
Joseph G Susan JR	Coach Football	$224,080	$37,352	$261,432	40
Dennis W Swank	AVP-Finance	$218,038	$38,274	$256,312	40
Michael S Cover	TREAS/Controll	$218,396	$33,153	$251,549	40

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

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$5K Total Given

Democratic $4,429 (86%)

Other/PAC $722 (14%)

Republican $6 (0%)

100 Contributions

$52 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

21 Individual Donors

Michael James 16 contributions • $71 avg

$1,130

John Rickard 21 contributions • $51 avg

$1,062

Dee Casteel 1 contribution • $500 avg

$500

Daniel Cavanagh 2 contributions • $250 avg

$500

John Bravman 2 contributions • $225 avg

$450

Other Individual Contributors $1,515 combined

Reggie Gazes

Lewisburg, PA

$192 Total

12 Contributions

DEFEAT BY TWEET

Jean Peterson

Lewisburg, PA

$178 Total

17 Contributions

ACTBLUE GALLEGO FOR ARIZONA

Michael Piper-Smyer

Lewisburg, PA

$150 Total

3 Contributions

BOB CASEY FOR SENATE

Jessen Havill

Lewisburg, PA

$150 Total

3 Contributions

HARRIS VICTORY HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#10

Katherine Faull

Lewisburg, PA

$150 Total

3 Contributions

HARRIS VICTORY HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#11

Vanessa Hill

Winfield, PA

$100 Total

3 Contributions

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT HARRIS VICTORY

#12

Peter Groff

Lewisburg, PA

$100 Total

1 Contribution

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#13

Deborah Sills

Lewisburg, PA

$100 Total

1 Contribution

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#14

Thomas Solomon

Lewisburg, PA

$97 Total

2 Contributions

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#15

Hasan Arslan

Lewisburg, PA

$60 Total

3 Contributions

HARRIS VICTORY

#16

James Buck

Lewisburg, PA

$59 Total

1 Contribution

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#17

Robert Gainer

Lewisburg, PA

$53 Total

4 Contributions

DCCC BOB CASEY FOR SENATE

#18

Susan Baish

Lewisburg, PA

$50 Total

1 Contribution

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#19

Abbey Scheckter

Lewisburg, PA

$40 Total

2 Contributions

HARRIS VICTORY

#20

Wes Bernstein

Harrisburg, PA

$30 Total

1 Contribution

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#21

Peter Kingston

Selinsgrove, PA

$6 Total

1 Contribution

WINRED

Quick Insights

🏆

Most Active Donor John Rickard with 21 contributions

💰

Highest Avg per Contribution Daniel Cavanagh at $250 each

🎯

Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $1,987

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$3.7M Grants Received

24 Organizations

Top Funders

24 total

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$1.2M

National Collegiate Athletic Association

$1.0M

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$243K

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$163K

The Chicago Community Trust

$153K

Mozilla Foundation

$150K

Environmental Research & Education

$144K

Impactassetsinc

$133K

American Endowment Foundation

$132K

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

$85K

+14 more funders

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund National Collegiate Athletic Association American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund The Chicago Community Trust Mozilla Foundation Environmental Research & Education Impactassetsinc American Endowment Foundation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Charities Aid Foundation America Hispanic Scholarship Fund Mathematical Association Of America Inc. T Rowe Price Program For Charitable The New York Community Trust American Chemical Society The Luzerne Foundation Open Discourse Coalition Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund The Ayco Charitable Foundation Deloitte Foundation New Canaan Community Foundation Inc. Swipe Out Hunger The Philadelphia Foundation

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

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$4.9M Total Obligated

$4.9M Total Amount

4 Awards

2 Agencies

By Agency

HHS $3.3M

Education $1.6M

Awards

Agency	Award ID	Type	Period	Amount
HHS	R01AI151144	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2021-2027	$3,033,986
Education	P063P252081	DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)	2025-2031	$1,609,212
HHS	R15GM143693	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2021-2024	$241,365
Education	P268K262081	DIRECT LOAN (E)	2025-2047	$0

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

1 Registrations

1 Client

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

Bucknell University

1 filing

Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Bucknell University

Phone

(570) 577-3811 (570) 577-2000

Social

Visit Website

1 Dent Drive Finance Office Lewisburg, PA 17837

Bucknell University

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Curriculum Design

Instruction Delivery

Assessment

Continuous Improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Academic Programs

Student Support

Research Initiatives

Team & Leadership

John C Bravman

Jermaine M Truax

Heather Johns

Scott G Rosevear

Elisabeth Mermann-Jozwiak

Raquel Alexander

Nathan Davis

Eileen E Petula

Karin W Rilley

Param S Bedi

Lisa A Keegan

Pierre D Joanis

Amy Badal

Karl Voss

Tom Geerd Geurts

Robert Midkiff

David Cecchini

Patrick Mather

Curtis Nicholls

Kathleen Graham

Stacy Mastrolia

Josh Grill

Elizabeth D Stewart

Erin Jablonski

Jeffrey Loss

Elizabeth D Stewart

Milestones

Community Partnerships

Leadership Expansion

Program Innovation

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Other Individual Contributors $1,515 combined

Reggie Gazes

Jean Peterson

Michael Piper-Smyer

Jessen Havill

Katherine Faull

Vanessa Hill

Peter Groff

Deborah Sills

Thomas Solomon

Hasan Arslan

James Buck

Robert Gainer

Susan Baish

Abbey Scheckter

Wes Bernstein

Peter Kingston

Quick Insights

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Federal Funding

By Agency

Awards

Lobbying Activity

Clients 1 total

Contact

Phone

Social