EIN 51-0244756

Ramapo College Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Year formed
1971
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Division of Institutional Advancement and the Ramapo College Foundation share a mission to provide the resources that make the difference in Ramapo College’s quest for educational excellence. The generosity of donors like the Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation and the Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni Foundation has directly benefited the students and faculty of Ramapo College. The Palestroni Foundation has helped fund an adaptive technology lab for students with a range of disabilities, and in addition, helped build a state-of-the-art developmental neuroscience lab.
Total revenues
$4,034,413
2023
Total expenses
$3,972,780
2023
Total assets
$27,189,749
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Ramapo College Foundation

Unrestricted revenues are raised to fund a grant allocation process which allows faculty, staff and student organizations to apply for support through a competitive process. These grants support professional development, fund undergraduate research, support visiting lecturers or scholars. The Foundation also funds faculty fellowships for the College as well as sponsors special programs to advance the academic mission of the College.
The Foundation raises funds to support the renovations of College buildings, as well as various academic positions. This enhances the quality of teaching and learning on the campus and supports objectives as outlined in the College's strategic plan.
Raising funds to award need-based, merit-based, or study-abroad scholarships is a priority of the Foundation. 575 student scholarships were awarded in fiscal year 2023 totaling more than $827,000. Endowed scholarship principal increased by over $300,000 or 2%. The rate of return on all endowed investments increased 8.7% . Over the last 5 years there has been a 16% increase in the overall endowment value.

Who funds Ramapo College Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Russell Berrie FoundationTo Further Donees Exempt Purpose$489,082
Ohana HoopakeleNative Hawaiian Geothermal Psycho-Social Health Impact Study.$286,260
The Bessemer Giving FundGeneral Support$155,000
...and 26 more grants received totalling $1,409,669

Personnel at Ramapo College Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Roseann ToscanoChief Financial Officer / Comptroller$100,431
Christopher RomanoExecutive Director$61,603
Angela CristiniPast Former , Executive Director$135,141
Eileen ComerfordTreasurer / Secretary / Governor$0
Keith DawkinsSecretary / Governor$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Ramapo College Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,396,377
Program services$143,402
Investment income and dividends$592,122
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$16,402
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-115,820
Net income from gaming activities$1,930
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,034,413

Form 990s for Ramapo College Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-02990View PDF
2022-062023-04-26990View PDF
2021-062022-04-25990View PDF
2020-062021-05-05990View PDF
2019-062020-10-29990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Gross Foundation
July 30, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $489,082 from Russell Berrie Foundation
Nonprofit Types
School foundationsGrantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Funds one specific organizationProvides grantsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
505 Ramapo Valley Rd
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Bergen County, NJ
Website URL
ramapo.edu/ 
IRS details
EIN
51-0244756
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1971
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B11: Education Single Organization Support
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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