TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION AND ACTIVITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA'S STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION (STATE SYSTEM) BY GENERATING PRIVATE SECTOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ENGAGING IN OTHER ACTIVITIES TO ADVANCE THE STATE SYSTEM.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.3M
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$155K
+287.5% YoY
Grant Count
5
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
+210.0% YoY
About Pennsylvania's State System of Higher
Based on IRS filings
Pennsylvania's State System of Higher is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CARLISLE, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $155K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,323,411 | $11,316,664 | $10,933,847 |
| Revenue | $3,419,401 | $3,560,509 | $2,493,469 |
| Expenses | $3,331,819 | $2,643,401 | $1,798,477 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-133,533 | $448,360 | $114,560 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Pennsylvania's State System of Higher
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Cheyney University ($35,000), Commonwealth University ($30,000), East Strouodsburg ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY BLOOMSBURG, PA | WBL GRANT | $30,000 |
| EAST STROUODSBURG EAST STROUDSBURG, PA | WBL GRANT | $30,000 |
| SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY SHIPPENSBURG, PA | WBL GRANT | $30,000 |
| SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY SLIPPERY ROCK, PA | WBL GRANT | $30,000 |
| CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY CHEYNEY, PA | WBL GRANT | $35,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID S KERR | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| MATTHEW J STECK | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| ASHLEY COOK | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| GAIL M D'ANGELO | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| CRYSTAL SKOTEDIS | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 5 | — |
| DAVID PAREZ- BRANTLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JINAKI Z BRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONNA FRISBY- GREENWOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH HADDOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW HELMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREA JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BLAKE LYNCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID N TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA TOPOLESKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WYATT TROXELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHELLEY SCHERER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $177,769 |
| SUSANNE WALKER | FINANCE MANAGER | 40 | $68,906 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennsylvania's State System of Higher?
Pennsylvania's State System of Higher is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CARLISLE, PA. It holds $11.3M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Pennsylvania's State System of Higher?
As of 2025, Pennsylvania's State System of Higher holds $11.3M in total assets with $3.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $155K in 2025.
Where does Pennsylvania's State System of Higher operate?
Pennsylvania's State System of Higher has awarded grants in New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Pennsylvania's State System of Higher award?
In 2025, Pennsylvania's State System of Higher awarded 5 grants totaling $155K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pennsylvania's State System of Higher's EIN?
Pennsylvania's State System of Higher's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2686249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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