San Jose State University Research Foundation
As an integral member of the san jose state university community, the San Jose State University Research Foundation provides an entrepreneurial framework through which local, state and federal agencies, businesses and private foundations engage sjsu faculty and students in sponsored research, public service and community projects, consulting and other specialized educational activities in support of the university's mission. Delivering specialized business services to support a diverse range of externally funded activities, the San Jose State University Research Foundation fosters the university's quest for excellence by: (1) supporting faculty success, (2) expanding student horizons, (3) delivering specialized business services, and (4) developing partnerships with the community.
San Jose State University Research Foundation at a glance
In short: San Jose State University Research Foundation gave $870K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $435K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $869,758
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $434,879
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $434,879
- Total assets
- $76,693,420
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who San Jose State University Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Jose State University ($500K). Together the top 2 received $870K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How San Jose State University Research Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). 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 $732K (2021) to $1.2M (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $870K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose State University San Jose, CA | Contribute to New Science Building Construction | $500,000 |
| Associated Students San Jose State University San Jose, CA | General Operating Support | $369,758 |
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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 | $76,693,420 | $89,270,240 | $84,376,504 | $869,758 | 2 | $2,852,796 |
| 2024 | $66,788,650 | $71,922,901 | $66,512,324 | $839,601 | 2 | $1,579,671 |
| 2023 | $59,457,799 | $59,409,840 | $58,288,881 | $808,635 | 2 | $659,778 |
| 2022 | $60,826,660 | $56,020,839 | $54,293,598 | $788,466 | 2 | $1,952,505 |
| 2021 | $57,091,451 | $53,661,013 | $54,306,631 | $731,601 | 2 | $1,439,221 |
| 2020 | $48,690,406 | $57,260,435 | $57,341,017 | $1,221,175 | 2 | $484,291 |
About San Jose State University Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
San Jose State University Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $76.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $870K. Net investment income was $2.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
San Jose State University Research Foundation is led by Karen Philbrick, Mti Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 12 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Philbrick
Mti Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$215K (2020) → $264K (2025)
Andrew Exner
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $251K (2025)
Marc D'alarcao
Board President
Board Member → Board President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mohamed Abousalem
Board President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Petra Dekens
Mlml Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Spangler
Sjsu Department Chair
Board Member → Sjsu Department Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Sean Laraway
Project Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $175K (2025)
Ranjit Kaur
Hr Director
Human Research Director → Director of Hr, 2024
Director of Hr → Hr Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$164K (2022) → $192K (2025)
Deborah Maloney
Osp Director
Sponsored Program Director → Osp Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$153K (2023) → $198K (2025)
Shailendra Baghel
Finance Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$157K (2024) → $173K (2025)
Mark Yarbrough
Project Manager
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$177K (2020) → $229K (2025)
Ivano Aiello
Mlml Professor
Board Member → Mlml Professor, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$51K (2021) → $7K (2025)
Katy Kao
Sjsu Professor
Board Member → Sjsu Professor, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$13K (2021) → $23K (2025)
Laurie Drabble
Sjsu Professor
Board Member → Sjsu Professor, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$20K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Mark Snycerski
Senior Research Associate
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$208K (2021) → $257K (2025)
Richard Mocarski
Board Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$27K (2023) → $1K (2025)
Charlie Faas
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Lattimer
Sjsu Dean
Board Member → Sjsu Dean, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Del Casino
Sjsu Provost
Board Member → Sjsu Provost, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Aleksander
Sjsu Professor
Board Member → Sjsu Professor, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Ehrman
Sjsu Dean
Board Member → Sjsu Dean, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Nayeem
Student Representative
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Marie Todd
Sjsu Dean
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henri Brillon
Student Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Trask
Board Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Hilary Nixon (2024) — Senior Research Associate
- Former: Holger Schmidt (2020–2023) — Community Board Member
- Former: John Boothroyd (2020–2023) — Community Board Member
- Former: Pamela C Stacks (2020–2023) — Community Board Member
- Former: Todd Callantine (2020–2023) — Senior Research Associate
- Former: Peace Lu (2022–2023) — Student Representative
- Former: Michael Kaufman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Samantha Kerath (2022) — Director of Osp
- Former: Cindy Chavez (2020–2021) — Community Board Member
- Former: Eugene Kunde (2020–2021) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Rajnesh Prasad (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Sai Kiran Byri (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Timothy Hennessey (2021) — Director Finance
- Former: Amy DAndrade (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Essam Marouf (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gary Boal (2020) — Senior Project Associate
- Former: Jim Harvey (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joan Ficke (2020) — Former Interim Board President
- Former: Walter R Jacobs (2020) — Board Member
- Former: William F Wiles (2020) — Community Board Member
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 $264K, to Karen Philbrick (MTI Executive Director). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about San Jose State University Research Foundation
How much does San Jose State University Research Foundation give each year?
San Jose State University Research Foundation gave $870K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $840K across 2 grants.
How large is San Jose State University Research Foundation?
San Jose State University Research Foundation reported $76.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $89.3M.
What is San Jose State University Research Foundation?
San Jose State University Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Jose, CA. It holds $76.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does San Jose State University Research Foundation operate?
San Jose State University Research Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is San Jose State University Research Foundation's EIN?
San Jose State University Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6017638. 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 May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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