East Stroudsburg University Foundation
To secure philanthropic support by cultivating lasting relationships and responsibly stewarding assets to advance east stroudsburg university's initiatives and strategic priorities.
East Stroudsburg University Foundation at a glance
In short: East Stroudsburg University Foundation gave $3.1M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1.5M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,050,545
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,525,273
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,525,273
- Total assets
- $44,626,578
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to East Stroudsburg University Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from East Stroudsburg University Foundation
Who East Stroudsburg University Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was East Stroudsburg University ($3.1M across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How East Stroudsburg University Foundation gives
- Giving grew 347% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $682K (2022) to $3.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg University East Stroudsburg, PA | Donations and contributions were made to various organizations within the university. The monies are to be used for educational advancement purposes. | $1,798,488 |
| East Stroudsburg University East Stroudsburg, PA | Scholarships | $1,252,057 |
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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 | $44,626,578 | $7,950,840 | $6,840,975 | $3,050,545 | 2 | $1,440,552 |
| 2024 | $39,855,374 | $12,631,598 | $6,494,110 | $2,643,450 | 2 | $6,868,664 |
| 2023 | $36,820,800 | $9,519,217 | $5,931,568 | $1,396,749 | 1 | $2,601,240 |
| 2022 | $32,327,225 | $6,121,441 | $4,749,058 | $681,840 | 1 | $1,456,943 |
| 2021 | $36,185,361 | $5,768,653 | $4,416,904 | $926,765 | 1 | $1,142,177 |
| 2020 | $28,758,926 | $6,767,302 | $4,265,100 | $936,662 | 1 | $302,856 |
About East Stroudsburg University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
East Stroudsburg University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in East Stroudsburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $44.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
East Stroudsburg University Foundation is led by Richard Santoro, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Santoro
Executive Director
Executive Director Ex-Officio → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$186K (2020) → $213K (2025)
Maryellen Dickey
Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2021
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Leonzi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J. Pekarovsky III
Director Council of Trustees Liaison
Council of Trustees Liaison → Council of Trustees Liaiso, 2022
Council of Trustees Liaiso → Director Council of Trustees Liaison, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Hamlin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Jankoski
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Wyatt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Clark
Director Alumni Liaison
Alumni Liaison → Director Alumni Liaison, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Wilson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rory Yanchek
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Paradysz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Fields
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Frazier
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Davis
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $122K (2025)
Alfredo Garcia
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Moses
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Ruiz
Vice Chairman
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Drago
Faculty Liason
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Adam S. Stauffer (2020–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Stephen Somers (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Christopher Yeager (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth Leigh Smith (2020–2023) — Faculty Liaison
- Former: Robert A. Shebelsky (2020–2023) — Director - Emeriti
- Former: Robert H. Willever (2020–2023) — Director - Emeriti
- Former: William Cramer (2020–2023) — Director - Emeriti
- Former: Rosemary Olofsson (2021–2023) — Director - Emeriti
- Former: Emily Jimenez (2020–2022) — Esu Student Liaison
- Former: Dave Super (2020) — Alumni Liaison
- Former: Frank M. Pullo (2020) — Vice Chairman
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 $213K, to Richard Santoro (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about East Stroudsburg University Foundation
How much does East Stroudsburg University Foundation give each year?
East Stroudsburg University Foundation gave $3.1M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.6M across 2 grants.
How large is East Stroudsburg University Foundation?
East Stroudsburg University Foundation reported $44.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.0M.
What is East Stroudsburg University Foundation?
East Stroudsburg University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in East Stroudsburg, PA. It holds $44.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does East Stroudsburg University Foundation operate?
East Stroudsburg University Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is East Stroudsburg University Foundation's EIN?
East Stroudsburg University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2826714. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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