What is Lafayette College bicentennial?

Lafayette College is celebrating 200 years of operation with bicentennial events and programming. The college is updating its website with information about academic events, official merchandise, and institutional history. The celebration highlights two centuries of educational impact and excellence. Visitors can check the calendar for full listing of upcoming bicentennial activities.

What is the college financial scale?

Lafayette reported $262.5 million in revenue for 2021 with total assets of $1.74 billion. The college employs 2,207 staff members. Revenue has remained stable around $230-260 million annually over recent years. The substantial asset base primarily consists of endowment funds supporting operations and financial aid.

What scholarship support does the college provide?

Lafayette provides scholarship awards supporting student access to education. The college offers both need-based financial aid and merit scholarships. Grant recipients include the college itself receiving unrestricted support for educational purposes and scholarship programs. The college focuses on enabling access regardless of student financial circumstances.

Who leads Lafayette College?

Nicole Hurd became president in July 2021 succeeding Alison R. Byerly who previously served in the role. Angel L. Mendez serves as secretary. The college is governed by a board of trustees overseeing institutional direction. Lafayette is located in Easton, Pennsylvania where it has operated since founding.

Lafayette College

Easton, PA · Founded 1942

Private liberal arts college emphasizing undergraduate education

Primary audience

Students

Work area

Higher Education

Topic

Liberal Arts

Contact

Alison R Byerly

Website Contact

About Organization

Private undergraduate liberal arts college offering rigorous academic programs and research opportunities in a residential campus setting. Based in Easton, PA, Lafayette College provides a transformative educational experience through small class sizes, faculty mentorship, and interdisciplinary learning, preparing graduates for leadership and meaningful careers while fostering intellectual curiosity and civic engagement.

What They Focus On

Liberal Arts

Delivers undergraduate education emphasizing broad learning across arts, sciences, and engineering disciplines.

Student Access

Provides scholarship support and financial aid enabling diverse student enrollment regardless of income.

Educational Excellence

Maintains academic programs and faculty expertise supporting high-quality undergraduate instruction.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$262.5M

-1.5% vs 2021

Assets (2021)

$1.7B

+10.9% vs 2021

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$266,381,429	$241,181,437	$1,574,043,978	2,207
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$234,245,342	$205,645,124	$1,615,001,306	2,275
2019	$228,460,340	$228,590,896	$1,381,563,896	2,628
2018	$234,681,594	$229,795,481	$1,387,145,011	2,596
2017	$262,865,295	$215,351,015	$1,376,620,355	2,574

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

01

Student Admission

College selects students through competitive admissions process evaluating academic and personal qualities.
02

Educational Delivery

Faculty provide instruction through courses combining classroom teaching with hands-on experiences.
03

Student Development

College supports growth through academic advising, residential life, and co-curricular engagement.
04

Graduation Outcomes

Students complete degree requirements prepared for careers or graduate study.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Lafayette College

Undergraduate Education

Delivers liberal arts curriculum combining classroom instruction with experiential learning opportunities.

Financial Aid

Provides scholarship support enabling student access through need-based and merit aid programs.

Campus Life

Supports student development through residential facilities, activities, and co-curricular programs.

Academic Programs

Offers majors and interdisciplinary studies across arts, sciences, and engineering disciplines.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Lafayette College.

Assistant VP & Controller

Milestones

1942

IRS Recognition

1942

College received tax-exempt status establishing foundation for educational operations.

2017

Growth Phase

2017

Revenue reached $262.9 million with 2,574 employees and total assets exceeded $1 billion.

2021

Current Operations

2021

College operates with $262.5 million revenue, 2,207 employees, and $1.74 billion in assets.

2025

Bicentennial

2025

College celebrates 200 years of operation with academic events and institutional history programming.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Alvin M Yearwood Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Angel L Mendez Secretary 5.00 hrs/week

Barbara Levy Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Claudine D Lilien Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Cynthia Y Paige Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

D Christian McCumber Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

David M Roth Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Harold N Kamine Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Harry S Cherken Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

James L Benjamin Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

James R Birle Jr Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

John A Fry Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Jose A Rodriguez Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Kimberly W Benston Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Laneta J Dorflinger Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Lauren A Steinitz Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Linda Assante Carrasco Vice Chair 5.00 hrs/week

Lisa J Kassel Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Michael C Heaney Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Peter S Ruggiero Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Robert E Sell Chair 5.00 hrs/week

Sebastian J Crapanzano Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Tanuja Majumdar Dehne Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

William H Spence Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Wynne A Whitman Trustee 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 (2021)

$7.4M

Highest Paid

$1.8M

Alison R Byerly

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Alison R Byerly	Former President	$1,723,521	$62,649	$1,786,170	—
Krishna Memani	Chief Investment Officer	$714,170	$52,669	$766,839	50
Mervin A Burton	DIR Of Investments (Thru 07/2021)	$517,739	$12,115	$529,854	50
Roger A Demareski	VP Fin & Admin/TREAS (Thru 11/2021)	$418,890	$104,288	$523,178	50
Leslie F Muhlfelder	VP Human Resources, General Counsel	$353,684	$62,992	$416,676	50
Kimberly A Spang	VP Development & College Relations	$332,850	$45,689	$378,539	50
John E Meier	Provost	$316,090	$56,357	$372,447	50
Li Zhao	Investment Associate	$350,127	$13,851	$363,978	50
Nicole Hurd	President (As Of 07/2021)	$291,578	$67,890	$359,468	50
Gregory V Macdonald	VP Enrollment MGMT (Thru 04/2022)	$257,495	$99,415	$356,910	50
Saiyid A Rizvi	Professor Of Economics	$320,490	$34,574	$355,064	50
John M Garrett	Head Coach - Football (Thru 12/2021)	$278,157	$42,369	$320,526	45
Craig Becker	ASSOC VP Finance	$269,536	$43,357	$312,893	50
Bruce A Murphy	Kirby Professor Of Governmment & Law	$270,023	$40,279	$310,302	50
John L O'Keefe	VP & Chief Information Officer	$243,581	$36,845	$280,426	50

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Alison R Byerly	President	$616,685	$110,571	$727,256	50
Roger A Demareski	VP Finance & Admin/Treasurer	$452,323	$94,542	$546,865	50
Mervin A Burton	Director Of Investments	$455,192	$18,186	$473,378	50
Leslie F Muhlfelder	VP Human Resources, General Counsel	$323,864	$68,098	$391,962	50
Saiyid A Rizvi	Professor Of Economics	$342,937	$38,352	$381,289	50
Joseph S Bohrer	Former Officer	$345,785	$24,654	$370,439	50
Gregory V Macdonald	VP Enrollment Management	$243,616	$113,056	$356,672	50
Kimberly A Spang	VP Development & College Relations	$311,948	$37,495	$349,443	50
Li Zhao	Investment Associate	$309,681	$10,623	$320,304	50
John E Meier	Provost	$291,080	$22,274	$313,354	50
Craig Becker	ASSOC VP Finance	$257,681	$36,565	$294,246	50
Bruce A Murphy	Kirby Professor Of Governmment & Law	$253,059	$33,323	$286,382	50
Francis B O'Hanlon	Head Men'S Basketball Coach	$251,391	$32,890	$284,281	50
John L O'Keefe	VP & Chief Information Officer	$229,354	$30,549	$259,903	50
Mark Eyerly	VP Marketing & Communications	$214,911	$32,073	$246,984	50

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Alison R Byerly	President	$816,569	$100,911	$917,480	50
Joseph S Bohrer	Chief Investment Officer	$516,641	$37,178	$553,819	50
Roger A Demareski	VP Of Finance & Administration/Treasurer	$476,875	$50,491	$527,366	50
Saiyid A Rizvi	Provost	$454,081	$48,894	$502,975	50
Mervin A Burton	Director Of Investments	$425,830	$32,048	$457,878	50
Leslie F Muhlfelder	VP Of Human Resources & General Counsel	$348,835	$78,530	$427,365	50
Kimberly A Spang	VP Of Development & College Relations	$360,966	$60,753	$421,719	50
Gregory V Macdonald	VP Of Enrollment Management	$266,703	$151,542	$418,245	50
Craig Becker	ASSOC VP For Finance, Planning & Capital Budget	$284,410	$49,134	$333,544	50
Li Zhao	Investment Associate	$278,884	$30,276	$309,160	50
Bruce A Murphy	Kirby Professor Of Government & Law	$258,518	$46,312	$304,830	50
John E Meier	Provost	$268,394	$32,226	$300,620	50
Francis B O'Hanlon	Head Men'S Basketball Coach	$253,413	$46,593	$300,006	50
John Kincaid	Professor/Director Of Meyner Center	$248,567	$34,571	$283,138	50
John L O'Keefe	VP & Chief Information Officer	$233,069	$43,523	$276,592	50

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Alison R Byerly	President	$631,690	$100,766	$732,456	50
Joseph S Bohrer	Chief Investment Officer	$539,724	$36,398	$576,122	50
Roger A Demareski	VP Of Finance & Administration/Treasurer	$421,352	$48,772	$470,124	50
Mervin A Burton	Director Of Investments	$406,103	$31,520	$437,623	50
Saiyid A Rizvi	Provost	$361,825	$47,662	$409,487	50
Leslie F Muhlfelder	VP Of Human Resources & General Counsel	$333,037	$76,139	$409,176	50
Kimberly A Spang	VP Of Development & College Relations	$328,972	$59,048	$388,020	50
Gregory V Macdonald	VP Of Enrollment Management	$258,072	$100,762	$358,834	50
Craig Becker	ASSOC VP For Finance, Planning & Capital Budget	$271,543	$47,618	$319,161	50
Francis B O'Hanlon	Head Men'S Basketball Coach	$250,818	$45,492	$296,310	45
Bruce A Murphy	Kirby Professor Of Government & Law	$250,139	$44,577	$294,716	45
Scott R Hummel	Director Of Engineering	$233,442	$53,342	$286,784	45
John Kincaid	Professor/Director Of Meyner Center	$240,704	$33,597	$274,301	45
John L O'Keefe	VP & Chief Information Officer	$226,091	$43,855	$269,946	50
Annette Diorio	VP Of Campus Life/SR. Diversity Officer	$226,546	$31,470	$258,016	50

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Alison R Byerly	President	$603,235	$96,789	$700,024	50
Joseph S Bohrer	Chief Investment Officer	$557,974	$35,923	$593,897	50
Roger A Demareski	VP Of Finance & Administration/Treasurer	$388,849	$49,367	$438,216	50
Mervin A Burton	Director Of Investments	$382,547	$24,614	$407,161	50
Saiyid A Rizvi	Provost	$343,128	$48,117	$391,245	50
Leslie F Muhlfelder	VP Of Human Resources & General Counsel	$316,197	$63,333	$379,530	50
Gregory V Macdonald	VP Of Enrollment Management	$227,941	$149,758	$377,699	50
Frank Tavani	Head Football Coach	$371,525	—	$371,525	45
Kimberly A Spang	VP Of Development & College Relations	$296,645	$49,019	$345,664	50
Craig Becker	ASSOC VP For Finance, Planning & Capital Budget	$279,211	$48,052	$327,263	50
Francis B O'Hanlon	Head Men'S Basketball Coach	$242,496	$48,492	$290,988	45
Bruce A Murphy	Kirby Professor Of Government & Law	$237,729	$45,542	$283,271	45
John Garrett	Head Football Coach	$227,406	$54,549	$281,955	45
John Kincaid	Professor/Director Of Meyner Center	$233,999	$32,651	$266,650	45
John L O'Keefe	VP & Chief Information Officer	$217,804	$46,097	$263,901	50

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

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$14K Total Given

Democratic $12,253 (86%)

Republican $1,675 (12%)

Other/PAC $285 (2%)

100 Contributions

$142 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

23 Individual Donors

Robin Rinehart 2 contributions • $2,700 avg

$5,400

Michael Chejlava 47 contributions • $66 avg

$3,095

Tony Cummings 5 contributions • $211 avg

$1,055

Tara Gilligan 2 contributions • $500 avg

$1,000

Andrea Smith 6 contributions • $117 avg

$700

Other Individual Contributors $2,963 combined

Zoe Boekelheide

Easton, PA

$600 Total

3 Contributions

DSCC

Tony Cummings

Easton, PA

$520 Total

1 Contribution

WINRED

Easton, PA

$25 Total

1 Contribution

VOTE SAVE AMERICA

#23

Robert Root

Easton, PA

$10 Total

1 Contribution

SUSAN WILD FOR CONGRESS

Quick Insights

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Most Active Donor Michael Chejlava with 47 contributions

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Highest Avg per Contribution Robin Rinehart at $2,700 each

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Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $5,045

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$2.1M Grants Received

19 Organizations

Top Funders

19 total

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$866K

National Collegiate Athletic Association

$658K

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

$185K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$97K

Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund

$50K

Community Foundation Of New Jersey

$49K

The Ayco Charitable Foundation

$25K

Charities Aid Foundation America

$22K

Deloitte Foundation

$14K

The New York Community Trust

$13K

+9 more funders

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund National Collegiate Athletic Association Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Community Foundation Of New Jersey The Ayco Charitable Foundation Charities Aid Foundation America Deloitte Foundation The New York Community Trust Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Foundation For Jewish Highmark Health American Endowment Foundation PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund United Way Of Bergen County Swipe Out Hunger The John Lynch Foundation Inc. United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago Inc.

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

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$3.9M Total Obligated

$3.9M Total Amount

7 Awards

4 Agencies

By Agency

HHS $2.5M

Education $1.1M

NSF $200K

NASA $89K

Awards

Agency	Award ID	Type	Period	Amount
HHS	R15GM110606	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2014-2025	$1,659,558
Education	P063P252112	DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)	2025-2031	$1,108,045
HHS	R15GM148952	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2023-2026	$449,432
HHS	R15HD107457	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2022-2025	$406,410
NSF	2138346	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2022-2024	$199,957
NASA	80NSSC21K0642	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2025-2026	$88,579
Education	P268K262112	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

Lafayette College

1 filing

Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Lafayette College

Phone

(610) 330-5136 (610) 330-5000

Social

Visit Website

730 Sullivan Road 030 Marquis Hall Easton, PA 180421778

Lafayette College

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Student Admission

Educational Delivery

Student Development

Graduation Outcomes

Programs and Initiatives

Undergraduate Education

Financial Aid

Campus Life

Academic Programs

Team & Leadership

Alison R Byerly

Krishna Memani

Nicole Hurd

John L O'Keefe

Mervin A Burton

Roger A Demareski

Leslie F Muhlfelder

Li Zhao

Kimberly A Spang

Saiyid A Rizvi

John E Meier

John M Garrett

Bruce A Murphy

Craig Becker

Gregory V MacDonald

Annette Diorio

Mark Eyerly

Alma Scott-Buczak

Antonio F Fernandez

Edward W Ahart

Jb Reilly

Jefferson W Kirby

Judson C Linville

Leo A Helmers

Pamela S Passman

Samuel R Chapin

Susan L Fox

Andrea Bohn

Milestones

IRS Recognition

Growth Phase

Current Operations

Bicentennial

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Other Individual Contributors $2,963 combined

Zoe Boekelheide

Tony Cummings

John Shaw

Simon Tonev

Sarah Moschenross

Robert Blunt

Louis Zulli

John Clark

Ricardo Reyes

Katie Kresge

Ingrid Furniss

Michael Nees

Gary Miller

Kenneth Haug

Julia Nicodemus

Evan Fisher

Rebecca Rosenbauer

Robert Root

Quick Insights

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Federal Funding

By Agency

Awards

Lobbying Activity

Clients 1 total

Contact