Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers
Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in Jamestown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $55K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2K.
Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers at a glance
In short: Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers gave $2K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $400), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $2,000
- -20.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $400
- -4.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $55,188
- +6.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Kutzown University Foundation ($1K). Together the top 2 received $1K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $3K (2025). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kutzown University Foundation Kutztown, PA | GRANT | $1,000 |
| IUP Indiana, PA | GRANT | $250 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $55,188 | $27,732 | $24,404 | $2,000 | 5 | $2,000 | $1,999 |
| 2025 | $51,860 | $26,613 | $6,693 | $2,500 | 6 | $2,500 | $1,818 |
| 2024 | $31,674 | $26,068 | $14,921 | $1,750 | 6 | $1,750 | $1,284 |
| 2023 | $20,527 | $22,746 | $13,534 | $1,500 | 4 | $1,500 | $800 |
| 2022 | $11,315 | $17,442 | $23,344 | $1,000 | 4 | $1,000 | $809 |
| 2021 | $17,234 | $13,830 | $9,076 | $2,000 | 4 | — | $693 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers is led by Jeremy Risinger, President on the 2026 filing; none of the 12 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jeremy Risinger
President
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Steve Hassinger
Grant Chair
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Chad Ganley
Membership C
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Heather Balas
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Phyllis Schoen
Secretary
Prof Devlpmt → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jenelle Henry
Communications
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Andrew Stopko
Student of T
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
George Carter
Prof Devel C
Prof Devlpmt → Prof Devel C, 2026
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Sarah Kordish
Past President
Vice President → President, 2025
President → Past President, 2026
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Courtney Cox
Prof Devel C
Prof Devlpmt → Prof Devel C, 2026
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Lauren Tudor
Marketing
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Nicole Feldhues
Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Jeremy Rising (2025) — Vice President
- Former: Katie Byers (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Mary Rose Galiardi (2023–2024) — Marketing
- Former: Kate Labriola-Gorentz (2024) — President
- Former: Diana Brush (2021–2023) — Student of T
- Former: Krissie Doppelheuer (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Kate Labriola Gorentz (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Brian Collingwood (2021–2022) — Grant Chair
- Former: Kelsey Thompson (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Tammy Manko (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Emma Kovacs (2022) — Government R
- Former: Lauren Fagan (2022) — Prof Devlpmt
- Former: Jesse Defazio (2021) — Government R
- Former: Lauren Watson (2021) — Marketing Ch
- Former: Lesli Somerset Talley (2021) — President
- Former: Nathan Nitczynski (2021) — Prof Devlpmt
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers
How much does Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers give each year?
Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers gave $2K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $3K across 6 grants.
What is Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers's typical grant size?
Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers's median grant in 2026 was $250, and its average grant was $400, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers give grants?
Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Internship Award Winner" (3 grants).
How large is Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers?
Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers reported $55K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers?
Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in Jamestown, PA. It holds $55K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers's EIN?
Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2069921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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