Penn State Alumni Association

University Park, PA · Founded 2000

University alumni organization connecting graduates and supporting the institution

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Community
Work area
Programs
Topic
Services
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About Organization

The association connects Penn State graduates worldwide through networking events, lifelong learning programs, and support for the university and its students. Based in State College, PA, the organization serves hundreds of thousands of alumni. With substantial operations, the association has connected Penn Staters since 1865.

What They Focus On

Mission Delivery

Implementing programs and services supporting organizational mission

Community Impact

Creating positive outcomes through programming and partnerships

Excellence

Maintaining effectiveness and sustainability

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$11.4M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$101.4M

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 — — — —
2023 $11,428,696 $6,976,273 $101,441,737 0
2021 — — — —
2021 $19,414,154 $6,212,955 $83,946,815 0
2020 — — — —
2020 $13,658,978 $6,731,374 $100,014,631 0
2019 $10,284,938 $6,424,729 $78,499,672 0
2018 $9,286,459 $6,639,174 $76,172,865 0
2017 $9,118,409 $6,925,621 $73,853,782 0

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Program Design

    Develop initiatives addressing community needs and mission objectives

  • 02

    Implementation

    Deliver programs and services through staff networks

  • 03

    Engagement

    Connect with stakeholders and partners advancing goals

  • 04

    Assessment

    Evaluate outcomes ensuring programs achieve results

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Penn State Alumni Association

Programs

Provides programs supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Services

Provides services supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Initiatives

Provides initiatives supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Activities

Provides activities supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Penn State Alumni Association.

TH

Thomas Hammond

Executive Dir Of Engagement
Full-time
Compensation: $144,204
CL

Cathy Leonard

Executive Dir Of Marketing & Operations
Full-time
Compensation: $119,986
RJ

Ryan Jones

Editor
Full-time
Compensation: $112,800
EK

Elizabeth King

Ex Dir Of Resource Development
Full-time
Compensation: $108,252
MM

Michele Moore

Dir, Alumni Events & Travel
Full-time
Compensation: $102,874
AH

Ami Hopkins

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
AG

Anand Ganjam

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
BJ

Billie Jo Yuhaniak

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
BN

Bob Nagy

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
BS

Brian Sielski

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
BT

Brian Tobin

Alumni Council Member (Until 6/24/24)
1 hrs/week
CY

Caitlin Yelinek

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
CS

Carl Sizer

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
CW

Carl Woodin

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
CM

Casey Moore

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
CH

Charonda Hill

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
CD

Chris Davis

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
CT

Christina Talley

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
CW

Christine Weaver

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
CT

Christopher Thomas

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
CL

Clarabelle Lin

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
DP

Dameon Proctor

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
DJ

Dan J Serfass

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
DM

Daniel McDowell

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
DD

Darlene Dunay

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
DS

Darren Steele

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
DB

Darrly Bundrige

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
DM

Dave McClung

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
DC

Denise Corcoran

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
DT

Dewey Traini

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
ER

Ebony Reilly

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
ES

Edmond Scott Billingsley

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
ED

Elise Dufour

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
EY

Eric Young

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
GB

Gary Brandeis

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
GT

Gregory Touhill

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
IW

Isabella Webster

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
JF

Jacqueline Foor

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
JB

Jason Bayona

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
JO

Jeremy O'Mard

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
JR

Johanna Ramos

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
JB

John Brabazon

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
JP

John Peterson

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
JK

Jonathan Klingeman

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
JS

Jonathan Savage

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
JS

Justin Stevens

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
KG

Kathy G Hume

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
KB

Katie Balay

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
KD

Katie Dunn

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
KL

Kelley Lynch

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
KC

Kelly Caplan

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
KL

Kent Lloyd

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
KL

Kerri Laine Prunella

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
KT

Keven Tobias

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
KK

Kim Kaercher

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
KC

Kristen Conti

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
LM

Laura McKinney

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
LM

Lawrence Miller

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
LC

Leilani C Fox

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
LW

Linda Wackerman

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
LM

Lisette M Garcia

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
LT

Lois Thompson

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
LB

Lori Bowers Uhazie

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
LE

Lori E Schrider

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
LH

Lori Houser

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
MP

Maddy Pryor

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
MS

Madelyn Snyder

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
MW

Marie W Conteh

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
MP

Marissa Presser

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
MH

Mark Hackenburg

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
MS

Martha Sharkey

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
MS

Mary Sheetz Conti

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
MO

Matt Owens

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
MD

Meaghan Daly

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
MB

Melissa Brickhouse

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
MF

Melissa Fereday

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
MM

Michalie Mazurkivich

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
MM

Mike McHugh

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
NK

Natalie Keller

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
NO

Nora O'Toole

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
PL

Parul Luthra

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
PL

Peter Lancaster Jr

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
RF

Rachel Fogle

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
RC

Rajdeep Champa

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
RH

Richard Hayes

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
RB

Robert Biertempfel

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
RB

Ryan Brown

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
SK

Savonne K Johnson

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
SL

Scott Lyons

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
SS

Shelli Stine

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
SR

Susan Robinson

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
SS

Susan Steadman

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
TH

Thomas Hess

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
TM

Tiffany McKenzie

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
TV

Tiffany Veet

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
TM

Tiziana Mazzarella

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
TD

Todd Dietrich

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
TH

Tracy Hinish

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
WE

Wendy Edgar

Alumni Council Member
1 hrs/week
RD

Ryan D Jones

Interim Executive Officer

Milestones

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating programs serving community

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

PJ
Paul J Clifford CEO, Secretary, Treasurer 40.00 hrs/week · $260,053

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.1M

Highest Paid

$309K

Paul J Clifford

Compensated Officers

6

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Paul J Clifford CEO, Secretary, Treasurer $260,053 $48,650 $308,703 40
Thomas Hammond Executive DIR Of Engagement $144,204 $38,683 $182,887 40
Cathy Leonard Executive DIR Of Marketing & Operations $119,986 $51,840 $171,826 40
Michele Moore DIR, Alumni Events & Travel $102,874 $61,183 $164,057 40
Ryan Jones Editor $112,800 $33,867 $146,667 40
Elizabeth King Ex DIR Of Resource Development $108,252 $37,045 $145,297 40

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

Contact

Get in touch with Penn State Alumni Association

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(814) 863-2809

Social

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Hintz Alumni Center University Park, PA 168021439