Town and Gown of the University of Southern California
To support usc through scholarships for students, building and campus enhancement, and cultural programs.
Town and Gown of the University of Southern California at a glance
In short: Town and Gown of the University of Southern California gave $295K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $295K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $295,480
- +97.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $295,480
- +97.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $295,480
- Total assets
- $3,945,718
- +13.0% 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.
How to apply to Town and Gown of the University of Southern California
- Next open deadline
- November 15, 2026 (Town and Gown of USC Scholarship)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Town and Gown of the University of Southern California
Who Town and Gown of the University of Southern California funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Southern California ($295K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Town and Gown of the University of Southern California gives
- Giving grew 48% 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 $137K (2020) to $295K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Tuition | $295,480 |
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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 | $3,945,718 | $891,595 | $751,287 | $295,480 | 1 | $97,138 |
| 2024 | $3,493,195 | $749,162 | $576,801 | $149,983 | 1 | $80,297 |
| 2023 | $3,194,898 | $775,946 | $680,439 | $260,872 | 1 | $53,371 |
| 2022 | $2,994,474 | $663,727 | $510,406 | $200,095 | 2 | $61,357 |
| 2021 | $3,033,841 | $466,769 | $360,637 | $150,255 | 2 | $37,957 |
| 2020 | $2,381,995 | $704,001 | $476,618 | $137,332 | 1 | $39,820 |
About Town and Gown of the University of Southern California
Based on IRS filings
Town and Gown of the University of Southern California is a public charity focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $295K. Net investment income was $97K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Town and Gown of the University of Southern California is led by Colleen Stroyke, CEO & President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 39 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Colleen Stroyke
CEO & President
Fourth Vice President & Memebership → President Elect, 2024
President Elect → CEO & President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ayuko Siegel
Internal Management Review Chair
Secrectary → Internal Management Review Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Jamgotchian
Governance Chair
First Vice President & Investments → Governance Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Jackson
Social Media Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Naeve
Nominating Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Crahan
Benefit Co-Chair
1st Vp-Invstmnt → President, 2021
President → Benefit Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen A. Campos
Nominating Committee
CFO → Nominating Committee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Palmer
5th Vice President Programs
Governance Chair → Fifth Vice President & Programs, 2024
Fifth Vice President & Programs → 5th Vice President Programs, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Suffridge
4th Vice President Membership
Fifth Vice President & Programs → Fourth Vice President & Membership, 2024
Fourth Vice President & Membership → 4th Vice President Membership, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Wright
Parliamentarian
Scholoarship Advisor → Third Vice President & Fund Development, 2024
Third Vice President & Fund Development → Parliamentarian, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D'arcy Dietrich McLeod
Nominating Committee
Fourth Vice President & Memebership → Nominating Committee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Wong
Benefit Co-Chair
Fifth Vice President & Programs → Benefit Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Kezirian
Physical Facilities & Historian Co-Chair
Third Vice President & Fund Development → Physical Facilities & Historian Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susie Rhodes
Member at Large-Acc Representative & Outreach
Second Vice President & Scholarship → Scholoarship Advisor, 2024
Scholoarship Advisor → Member at Large-Acc Representative & Outreach, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helaine Lopes
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janeane Dimpel
Scholarship Advisor
Second Vice President & Scholarship → Scholarship Advisor, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Dankwa
2nd Vice President Scholarship
Second Vice President & Scholarship → 2nd Vice President Scholarship, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Up De Graff
5th Vice President Programs
Fifth Vice President & Programs → 5th Vice President Programs, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Hall
3rd Vice President Fundraising
Third Vice President & Fund Development → 3rd Vice President Fundraising, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angel Grigorian
Hospitality Co-Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Bennett
4th Vice President Membership
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annemarie Acosta
Internal Management Review Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bianca Patterson
Governance Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Vogel
Governance Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caren Edler
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Kroesche
1st Vice President Investments
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Styx
3rd Vice President Fundraising
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Burcelis
Hospitality Co-Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edie Etmekjian
Internal Management Review Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Rosen
2nd Vice President Scholarship
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Schwartz
Member at Large - Special Projects
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Stuart
Benefit Co-Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kandi Wopschall
Nominating Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Farlow
Internal Management Review Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Kelley
Physical Facilities & Historian Co-Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Givvin
Nominating Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilou Hamill
Finance Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Tafoya
Finance Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wilma J. Pinder
Governance Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Patti Johnson (2021–2024) — Nominating Chair
- Former: Beth Petak-Aaron (2023–2024) — CEO & President
- Former: Kathie Johnson (2022–2023) — CFO
- Former: Shana Glassman (2023) — Second Vice President & Scholarship
- Former: Laurie Hunter Tiedemann (2021–2022) — 1st Vp-Invstmnt
- Former: Kathi Nicolard (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Paula Ciaramitaro (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.
Frequently asked questions about Town and Gown of the University of Southern California
How much does Town and Gown of the University of Southern California give each year?
Town and Gown of the University of Southern California gave $295K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is Town and Gown of the University of Southern California?
Town and Gown of the University of Southern California reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $892K.
What is Town and Gown of the University of Southern California?
Town and Gown of the University of Southern California is a public charity focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Town and Gown of the University of Southern California operate?
Town and Gown of the University of Southern California has awarded grants in California.
What is Town and Gown of the University of Southern California's EIN?
Town and Gown of the University of Southern California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3760989. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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