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Mansfield University Foundation Inc

EIN 23-7359440 · Mansfield, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MANSFIELD FOUNDATION SECURES AND PRUDENTLY MANAGES FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND DISTRIBUTES RESOURCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONOR INTENT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND A BROAD RANGE OF COMMUNITY EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE NORTHERN TIER OF PENNSYLVANIA.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
15.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 68%
Employees
4
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$121,738, executive director

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    55% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $27,962 spent. GRANT MAKING: GRANTS FROM CHARITABLE FUNDS TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS AND IN KEEPING WITH DONORS' INTENT.
  2. $425,650 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS - GENEROUS DONORS TO THE MANSFIELD FOUNDATION HAVE PROVIDED ENDOWED AND EXPENDABLE FUNDS TO BE USED FOR PROVIDING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS BASED ON DONOR DESIGNATION AND CRITERIA. THE ORGANIZATION AWARDS OVER 350 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS TO BOTH FRESHMAN AND UPPERCLASSMEN BASED ON NEED AND MERIT. THIS SUPPORT IS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE FOUNDATION'S GOAL OF PROVIDING ACCESS TO A QUALITY EDUCATION AT AN AFFORDABLE COST.
  3. $181,315 spent. ACADEMIC PROJECTS - FOUNDATION SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY STUDENT PROJECTS, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, FACULTY SUPPORT, ADVANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT, TRAVEL, PUBLIC SERVICE, SPEAKERS, EXTERNAL RELATIONS, ATHLETICS AND OTHER CAMPUS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO CAPITALIZE ON STUDENT AND FACULTY OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1974.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: University of Maine Foundation (Orono, ME), EIN 01-6011501. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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