The American University of Rome
The American University of Rome is a degree-granting American university. It conducts an American university level academic program in its facilities in rome (ITALY), and collaborates with colleges and universities in the us and ITALY to organize special programs, conferences, seminars and other higher education programs in rome.
The American University of Rome at a glance
In short: The American University of Rome gave $75K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,348
- -17.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,837
- -17.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,459
- Total assets
- $22,305,497
- +43.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The American University of Rome funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Emory University ($30K). Together the top 4 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The American University of Rome gives
- Giving grew 362% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $91K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Scholarships/Study Abroad Program | $29,704 |
| Manhattan College Bronx, NY | Scholarships/Study Abroad Program | $24,612 |
| Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT | Scholarships/Study Abroad Program | $12,306 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY | Scholarships/Study Abroad Program | $8,726 |
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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 | $22,305,497 | $24,548,535 | $20,558,106 | $75,348 | 4 | $111,645 |
| 2024 | $15,523,039 | $19,181,566 | $16,250,137 | $90,992 | 4 | $101,800 |
| 2023 | $12,590,635 | $17,932,963 | $14,904,320 | $21,841 | 1 | $109,343 |
| 2022 | $6,401,253 | $13,192,072 | $11,365,281 | $16,311 | 1 | $717 |
| 2021 | $5,091,812 | $6,709,805 | $8,594,524 | $5,133 | 1 | $1,691 |
| 2020 | $4,543,454 | $12,215,483 | $12,170,754 | $53,270 | 2 | $2,579 |
About The American University of Rome
Based on IRS filings
The American University of Rome is a public charity focused on Education. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $112K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The American University of Rome is led by Scott Mitchell Sprenger, President on every filing since 2021; 4 of 34 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Mitchell Sprenger
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$56K (2021) → $294K (2025)
Thomas McCarthy
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Marie Judge
Senior Director of Advancement
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$125K (2023) → $129K (2025)
Debra Tornaben
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Dibble
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Esther Barazzone
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Giovanni Linari
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Varallo
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Pollack
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Gulino
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Sonsini
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Kelley Kurfess
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Ripsom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen A. Briganti
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Lavine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Duesterberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Luzzatto
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Utrilla
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Torsella
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Holland
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Krapf Esq.
Trustee
Chair → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Grant
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Brighton
Trustee
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fiorella Alvino
Trustee
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Polaski Blint
Trustee
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeannie Esti
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Dias
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Gervasio
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Joliffe
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitchell Henderson
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rossana Altomari
CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $111K (2025)
Mara Nisdeo
Vice President of Enrollment Management
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2025)
Neil Boyden Tanner
Vice Chair
Acting Chair → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Pilla
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Alfredo J. Molina (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Antonio Giordano (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Beth Kempler Pfannl (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas Pilla (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Frank Placenti (2020–2022) — Acting Secretary
- Former: Anthony J. Manganiello (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Faith 'carrie' Coolidge (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Damato (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Andrew A. Palmieri (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Ed Schwarz (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Gabriel G. Battista (2020) — Chair
- Former: Joseph Lonardo (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Hodges (2020) — President
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 $294K, to Scott Mitchell Sprenger (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The American University of Rome
How much does The American University of Rome give each year?
The American University of Rome gave $75K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $91K across 4 grants.
What is The American University of Rome's typical grant size?
The American University of Rome's median grant in 2025 was $18,459, and its average grant was $18,837, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The American University of Rome give grants?
The American University of Rome's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (39%) and Utah (16%).
Does The American University of Rome give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The American University of Rome's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships/Study Abroad Program" (4 grants).
How large is The American University of Rome?
The American University of Rome reported $22.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $24.5M.
What is The American University of Rome?
The American University of Rome is a public charity focused on Education. It holds $22.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The American University of Rome's EIN?
The American University of Rome's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7110060. 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 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 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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