THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO INSPIRE DONORS TO INVEST IN THOMAS EDISON STATE UNIVERSITY'S POWER TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND BUILD A MORE COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE BY EMPOWERING ADULTS TO ATTAIN THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS.THOMAS EDISON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. WHILE INDEPENDENT OF THOMAS EDISON STATE UNIVERSITY, THE FOUNDATION OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT, SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MAY RECEIVE AND INVEST BEQUESTS, GIFTS OR TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY OR MONEY, AND EXPEND ANY SUCH FUNDS OR PROPERTY FOR THE INSTITUTION'S EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.1M
+13.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$605K
-24.8% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$302K
-24.8% YoY
About Thomas Edison State University
Based on IRS filings
Thomas Edison State University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in TRENTON, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $605K. Net investment income was $619K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,061,512 | $12,447,159 | $11,982,682 |
| Revenue | $1,441,700 | $794,410 | $341,230 |
| Expenses | $805,577 | $957,307 | $587,642 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $618,561 | $84,483 | $163,156 |
| 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
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR MERODIE HANCOCK | PRESIDENT, EX-OFFICIO | 1.75 | $33,191 |
| NANCY S GLOOR | BOARD CHAIRMAN | 4 | — |
| DR KIMBERLYNN KLEASEN | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ERIC ROBERT LEAR | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| DR AHMED A AZMY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ALEX J BINDER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DANIEL R BRENNA JR | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LOVEPREET BUTTAR | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DEBRA D'ARCANGELO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BRUCE D GARGANIO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RONALD A GIMBEL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CATINA R HOOD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DOLORES R KELLEY ESQ | DIRECTOR, THRU 6/14/24 | 0.5 | — |
| JAMES KILGORE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STEVEN R KING | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DR MATTHEW W LAMB | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BRIAN T MALONEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARTIN MELILLI | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DR DEBROAH MICAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JEFFREY RUSSO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| WILLARD A STANBACK ESQ | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RICK ST JOHN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JEFFREY STOKES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DR MICHAEL R TOSCANI | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CAROL VOORHEES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DR JAMAL E WATSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER STRINGER | VP & CFO | 3.5 | $24,038 |
| MARY HEAGLEY | EXECUTIVE VP | 26.25 | $156,936 |
| JACLYN JOWORISAK | SECRETARY | 17.5 | $42,576 |
Subject Areas
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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