Cumberland County Education Foundation
To receive, hold, invest, and administer property and to make expenditures to or for the benefit of colleges or universities within the state of New Jersey which are owned or operated by a state or political subdivision thereof.
Cumberland County Education Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $12,167,153
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $572,546
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $280,402
- -21.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $959,106
- +31.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Cumberland County Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2022) to $159K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $116,320 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,167,153 | $572,546 | $959,106 | — | — | $280,402 |
| 2024 | $11,930,137 | $748,039 | $731,716 | — | — | $354,924 |
| 2023 | $11,488,305 | $1,301,945 | $835,887 | — | — | $1,034,910 |
| 2022 | $10,901,136 | $1,012,409 | $663,442 | $116,320 | 1 | $533,541 |
| 2021 | $12,703,041 | $2,141,851 | $751,957 | $155,003 | 1 | $1,136,145 |
| 2020 | $10,053,617 | $605,630 | $744,716 | $158,907 | 1 | $141,005 |
About Cumberland County Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Cumberland County Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Academics, based in Vineland, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $280K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cumberland County Education Foundation is led by Bob Desanto, Chairperson on every filing since 2020; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bob Desanto
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Leblanc
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$36K (2024) → $80K (2025)
Ginger Chase
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lilly Kejzman
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark D'onofrio
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Daiuto Baxter
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Kejman Soutiere
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Carter
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Mortensen
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Carolla
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Figgs Ed D.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Schneider Ed D.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine L. Ward Garrison
Vice Chairman
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hemple
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Gruccio
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Alan Woodruff (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cadmus S. Hull (2020–2022) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Diane Sacco (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Frank Rumick (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: James E. Andreacci (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Jo Williams (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Penza (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Donna Perez (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Carl W. Kirstein (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John A. O'Connor (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Shelly Schneider (2020) — Interim President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $80K, to Maria Leblanc (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland County Education Foundation
How large is Cumberland County Education Foundation?
Cumberland County Education Foundation reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $573K.
What is Cumberland County Education Foundation?
Cumberland County Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Academics, based in Vineland, NJ. It holds $12.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Cumberland County Education Foundation operate?
Cumberland County Education Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Cumberland County Education Foundation's EIN?
Cumberland County Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2609346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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