RIDER UNIVERSITY IS A COMPREHENSIVE, PRIVATE UNIVERSITY OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS, EDUCATION, LIBERAL ARTS, SCIENCES, MUSIC, AND FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR RIDER UNIVERSITY'S MISSION, VISION, AND PROMISE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$235.7M
-4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$37K
+19.5% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+19.5% YoY
About Rider University
Based on IRS filings
Rider University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $235.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $4.0M.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $235,745,397 | $247,078,205 | $265,186,497 |
| Revenue | $191,466,702 | $196,010,794 | $219,374,298 |
| Expenses | $213,295,353 | $218,953,226 | $231,505,696 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,016,408 | $8,577,480 | $13,952,109 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Rider University
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Raritan Valley Community College ($22,500), Rutgers University ($14,810).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RUTGERS UNIVERSITY PISCATAWAY, NJ | RECRUITMENT FOR STEM PROGRAMS | $14,810 |
| RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BRANCHBURG, NJ | SUPPORT NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS | $22,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY G DELL'OMO PHD | PRESIDENT | 50 | $513,344 |
| KEVIN A BAGGETT | BASKETBALL COACH | 50 | $351,158 |
| JAMES P HARTMAN | SR VP FINANCE/TREASURER & CFO | 50 | $251,639 |
| DONNAJEAN A FREDEEN | PROVOST/VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS | 50 | $258,465 |
| DREW C AROMANDO | VP ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT | 50 | $211,466 |
| MARK A SOLOMON | VP LEGAL AFFAIRS & GENERAL COUNSEL | 50 | $222,684 |
| EUGENE KUTCHER DEAN OF NORM | BRODSKY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS | 50 | $216,008 |
| DONALD HARNUM | ATHLETIC DIRECTOR | 50 | $184,187 |
| MARY HAYWOOD-SULLIVAN | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | 50 | $188,822 |
| MICHAEL F RECA | VP FACILITIES & UNIVERSITY | 50 | $212,860 |
| KELLY BIDLE | DEAN COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES | 50 | $210,942 |
| DEBORA Z STASOLLA SECRETARY | VP STRATEGIC INITIATIVES & PLANNING | 50 | $151,578 |
| JOAN MAZZOTTI | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| JAMES P BUSH | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| MICHELE POWERS | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| JULIO R ABREU | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE BORGOS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JILL HAMMER CANASTRA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| F CHRISTOPHER CAROTHERS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEITH N DIGRAZIO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CARLOS DORTRAIT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NEIL GERARD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA HARTPENCE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR DEBORAH HASKINS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WARREN HIRSCHHORN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MEGAN A HOLOHAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM H KURTZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THOMAS J LYNCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH J MAGGIO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH MCDOUGALL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TERRY MCEWEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HON MARC A MCKITHEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GARY NEUBECK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER NIKOLICH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK S NURSE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DENISE PETITTA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHERISE RITTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HON MARK S SCHWEIKER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WRIGHT SENERES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANNEMARIE WOODS | TRUSTEE TO JUNE 11, 2024 | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rider University?
Rider University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ. It holds $235.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Rider University?
As of 2024, Rider University holds $235.7M in total assets with $191.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $37K in 2024.
Where does Rider University operate?
Rider University has awarded grants in New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Rider University award?
In 2024, Rider University awarded 2 grants totaling $37K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rider University's EIN?
Rider University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 21-0650678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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