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Shippensburg University Foundation

EIN 23-2046093 · Shippensburg, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Shippensburg University Foundation secures funds for the benefit of the students and programs of Shippensburg University. The SU Foundation secures annual and capital support for, but not limited to, scholarships, student and faculty research, cultural programming, equipment, facilities and other University priorities. The SU Foundation also manages endowed funds, provides quality off-campus student housing and operates an on-campus child and family center.

Income
$24.0 million
Spending
$10.4 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 53%
Employees
121
Volunteers
315
Highest pay
$355,501, secretary, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 56% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 70% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 26 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)
  1. $2.1 million spent. The Shippensburg University Foundation provides scholarships, awards, low-interest loans, and emergency assistance to over 900 students at Shippensburg University. Without the scholarships & other assistance provided by the SU Foundation, some students could not experience the opportunities and benefits of the quality education for which Shippensburg University is well-known.
  2. $1.9 million spent. The Shippensburg University Foundation provides safe, quality and affordable off-campus housing to over 300 students. The SU Foundation's student housing properties are in close proximity to the University. These properties are well maintained and provide 24/7 maintenance, hard-wired fire alarms and sprinkler systems for the safety of the students. The Shippensburg University Foundation also leases various properties to Shippensburg University for use in the regular operation of the University
  3. $1.6 million spent. The Shippensburg University Foundation provides support for various academic & cultural programs, joint undergraduate student & faculty research, state of the art scientific equipment & technology, student & faculty conference attendance, professional development, other student services, and alumni programs at Shippensburg University.
  4. $314,805 spent. The Shippensburg University Foundation supports Shippensurg University's athletic progam by administering funding for athletic expenses including, but not limited to, travel, recruiting, equipment & supplies, and program marketing.
  5. $395,528 spent. The SU Foundation manages the Child & Family Center on the campus of Shippensburg University to meet the needs of the students, faculty and staff. The Center also provides an opportunity for the early childhood education students at Shippensburg University to observe and interact with a high quality, nationally accredited child care program.
  6. $1.5 million spent. The SU Foundation provides other miscellaneous services in support of the students, faculty & staff at the University

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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