Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania
The foundation's purpose is to support and supplement the charitable, educational, and scientific activities and programs of Pennsylvania western university primarily pennwest-California (pennwest), previously known as California university of Pennsylvania (CALU).
Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania at a glance
In short: Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania gave $3.6M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,602,139
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,200,713
- -33.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $870,176
- Total assets
- $53,250,277
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tri County Pa Pheasants Forever ($2.2M). Together the top 3 received $3.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania gives
- Giving grew 73% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2021) to $3.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tri County Pa Pheasants Forever St. Paul, MN | Grant Funded Environmental Programs | $2,205,510 |
| Wildlife for Everyone Endowment Foundation State College, PA | Grant Funded Environmental Programs | $870,176 |
| Pennsylvania Western University-California California, PA | Grant Funded Programs | $526,453 |
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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 | $53,250,277 | $7,725,479 | $5,671,177 | $3,602,139 | 3 | $2,627,851 |
| 2024 | $49,084,505 | $5,535,288 | $5,828,428 | $3,630,181 | 2 | $1,190,798 |
| 2023 | $46,101,564 | $7,174,803 | $5,264,695 | $2,978,084 | 2 | $1,185,312 |
| 2022 | $42,788,411 | $9,457,698 | $4,313,895 | $2,083,400 | 2 | $4,852,065 |
| 2021 | $46,978,108 | $5,103,010 | $3,857,709 | $1,838,228 | 2 | $1,807,242 |
About Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania is a public charity focused on Education, based in California, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $53.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3.6M. Net investment income was $2.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania is led by Denise Smith, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Denise Smith
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$126K (2022) → $158K (2025)
William R. Flinn II
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bethany Hoag-Salmen
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry E. Serene
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff M. Kotula
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey S. James
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Jenkins
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea M. Pratt
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Ross
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Curran
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Humbert
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regan E. Borso
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Little
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William R. Booker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darla R. Holley-Holmes
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John A. Lorenzi
Vice President
Vice President → Director, 2023
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul L. Kania
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Frederick A. Retsch (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Therese J. Gass (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Courtney Menanno (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Chelsea M. Gump (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Alan James (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Brian P. Malloy (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Courtney Cochran (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Nate Dixon (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert E. Lippencott (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Zeb Jansante (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Christopher M. Lisle Jr. (2021) — Director
- Former: Reginald A. Long (2021) — Director
- Former: Ryan Fisher (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $158K, to Denise Smith (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania
How much does Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania give each year?
Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania gave $3.6M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.6M across 2 grants.
What is Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania's typical grant size?
Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania's median grant in 2025 was $870,176, and its average grant was $1,200,713, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania give grants?
Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania gives mostly in Minnesota: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (39%).
Does Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania?
Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania reported $53.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.7M.
What is Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania?
Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania is a public charity focused on Education, based in California, PA. It holds $53.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania's EIN?
Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1540183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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