Rutgers University Foundation

New Brunswick, NJ · Founded 1974

University fundraising foundation supporting Rutgers through philanthropy and endowment management

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Educational Services
Topic
Education
Contact
William J Green
Website Contact

About Organization

Rutgers University Foundation raises private funds, manages endowments, and supports philanthropic initiatives to advance the mission of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Based in New Brunswick, NJ, the foundation conducts fundraising campaigns, stewards donor relationships, and provides financial resources for scholarships, research, facilities, and academic programs. It reported $258.1 million in revenue in 2022.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Providing direct assistance and support to communities through structured programs and dedicated staff.

Community Engagement

Building partnerships and collaborations to amplify impact and create sustainable change in target populations.

Organizational Growth

Strengthening operational capacity and expanding resources to increase reach and effectiveness of interventions.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$150.9M

-25.5% vs 2021

Assets (2021)

$102.1M

-23.6% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021 — — — —
2021 $202,492,280 $215,703,305 $133,617,219 241
2020 — — — —
2020 $173,496,480 $151,685,786 $149,036,870 231
2019 $165,256,945 $174,222,449 $125,048,274 254
2018 $127,161,337 $138,773,726 $131,162,531 251
2017 $160,283,389 $146,087,885 $140,469,727 238

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

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Identify Needs

    Assess community requirements through research and stakeholder engagement to determine priority areas for intervention.

  • 02

    Develop Programs

    Design and implement targeted initiatives based on identified needs and evidence-based practices.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Execute programs through trained staff and volunteers while maintaining quality standards and participant safety.

  • 04

    Measure Impact

    Evaluate outcomes through data collection and analysis to ensure effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Rutgers University Foundation

Core Services

Delivering primary programs and services to target populations through trained staff and volunteers.

Community Outreach

Engaging communities through educational initiatives and awareness campaigns that promote organizational mission.

Support Programs

Providing assistance and resources to individuals and families through direct intervention and referral services.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Rutgers University Foundation.

WJ

William J Green

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $345,527
CN

Christopher Needles

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $296,430
AC

Ashaki Charles

Assoc. Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $221,042
JH

Joshua Harraman

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $218,563
DP

Denise P Gavala

Sr. Assoc. Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $210,754
JL

Jeremy L Scarbrough

Assoc. Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $191,607
CN

Carly Northup

Assoc. Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $185,449
JB

Jill Bond

Assoc. Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $178,142
DA

Debra A Holston O'Neal

Ex-Officio/Director
1 hrs/week
JH

Jonathan Holloway

Ex-Officio/Director
1 hrs/week
KA

Kimberly A Hopely

Ex-Officio/President
1 hrs/week
LB

Lavinia Boxill

Ex-Officio/Director
1 hrs/week
MA

Mark Angelson

Ex-Officio/Director
1 hrs/week
TL

Tilak Lal

Ex-Officio/Director
1 hrs/week

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

CP
Christopher P Zraly CFO & Associate Treasurer 37.50 hrs/week · $249,303
SC
Susan Catania Assistant Secretary 37.50 hrs/week · $74,102
AT
Amy Towers Director 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Ann M Stock Director 1.00 hrs/week
AC
Arthur Certosimo Director 1.00 hrs/week
AA
Atiya Aftab Director 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Bruce Bingham Director 1.00 hrs/week
BP
Bruce P Kerzic Director 1.00 hrs/week
CE
C Edward Chaplin Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
CL
Carolynn L Johnson Director 1.00 hrs/week
CR
Christiana R Foglio Director 1.00 hrs/week
DD
Daniel Difilippo Director 1.00 hrs/week
DR
Daniel Reinhardt Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DL
Donald Lomurro Director 1.00 hrs/week
DL
Duncan L MacMillan Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
EJ
Elizabeth J McNeilly Director 1.00 hrs/week
GM
Gary M Rodkin Director 1.00 hrs/week
GW
Gary W Chropuvka Director 1.00 hrs/week
JM
J Michael Gower Ex-Officio/Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
JB
James Berg Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jean Cappello Director 1.00 hrs/week
JA
John A Diciurcio Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
John Sivolella Director 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Kate Sweeney Director 1.00 hrs/week
KB
Kimberly Banks MacKay Director 1.00 hrs/week
LD
Lisa Dolly Director 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Margaret T Derrick Director 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Mark P Hershhorn Director 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Mary Papamarkou Director 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Mia Christine Park Director 1.00 hrs/week
MA
Michael A Margolis Director 1.00 hrs/week
OO
Omotayo Okusanya Director 1.00 hrs/week
PD
Patricia Devitt Risse Director 1.00 hrs/week
PG
Peggy Guiliano Director 1.00 hrs/week
PT
Peter Tverdov Director 1.00 hrs/week
PS
Philip Scalo Chair 1.00 hrs/week
RP
Reema Puri Director 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Richard Stanzione Director 1.00 hrs/week
RF
Robert Falzon Director 1.00 hrs/week
SE
Scott E White Director 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Sean M Pattwell Director 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Subha Barry Director 1.00 hrs/week
CP
Christopher P Zraly CFO & Assoc. Treasurer
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Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$2.5M

Highest Paid

$420K

William J Green

Compensated Officers

10

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
William J Green Vice President $345,527 $74,449 $419,976 37.5
Christopher Needles Vice President $296,430 $37,957 $334,387 37.5
Christopher P Zraly CFO & Associate Treasurer $249,303 $22,272 $271,575 37.5
Ashaki Charles ASSOC. Vice President $221,042 $32,494 $253,536 37.5
Denise P Gavala SR. ASSOC. Vice President $210,754 $31,055 $241,809 37.5
Joshua Harraman Vice President $218,563 $18,745 $237,308 37.5
Jeremy L Scarbrough ASSOC. Vice President $191,607 $28,713 $220,320 37.5
Carly Northup ASSOC. Vice President $185,449 $28,243 $213,692 37.5
Jill Bond ASSOC. Vice President $178,142 $30,802 $208,944 37.5
Susan Catania Assistant Secretary $74,102 $8,292 $82,394 37.5

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

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$21K Total Given
Democratic $19,400 (93%)
Other/PAC $1,500 (7%)
15 Contributions
$1,393 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

2 Individual Donors
SO
Sarah Orsay 14 contributions • $1,489 avg
$20,850
PM
Patricia Margulies 1 contribution • $50 avg
$50

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Sarah Orsay with 14 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Sarah Orsay at $1,489 each
🎯
Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $10,650

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$9.7M Grants Received
46 Organizations

Top Funders

46 total
GD
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund
$2.5M
TA
The Ayco Charitable Foundation
$1.2M
SV
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$540K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. 2 grants
$464K
CF
Community Foundation Of New Jersey 2 grants
$451K
CA
Charities Aid Foundation America
$410K
TD
The Douglass Fund
$379K
DF
Deloitte Foundation
$365K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$356K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$336K
+36 more funders
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund The Ayco Charitable Foundation Silicon Valley Community Foundation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Community Foundation Of New Jersey Charities Aid Foundation America The Douglass Fund Deloitte Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. American Endowment Foundation The Institute For Children With Cancer Alliance For Early Success Fka Kind Inc. North Carolina Community Foundation Dialysis Clinic Inc. Lsst Inc. Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc. Associate Alumnae of Douglass College Adp Foundation T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Kessler Foundation Inc International Council Of Shopping Jewish Community Foundation Of Los Angeles Jewels Of Charity Inc. National 4-H Council The Community Foundation Inc. Mercatus Center Inc Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund The Ayco Charitable Foundation Silicon Valley Community Foundation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Community Foundation Of New Jersey Charities Aid Foundation America The Douglass Fund Deloitte Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. American Endowment Foundation The Institute For Children With Cancer Alliance For Early Success Fka Kind Inc. North Carolina Community Foundation Dialysis Clinic Inc. Lsst Inc. Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc. Associate Alumnae of Douglass College Adp Foundation T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Kessler Foundation Inc International Council Of Shopping Jewish Community Foundation Of Los Angeles Jewels Of Charity Inc. National 4-H Council The Community Foundation Inc. Mercatus Center Inc Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust

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

Contact

Get in touch with Rutgers University Foundation

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(848) 932-8020

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335 George Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901