University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement
The uri foundation unites passion and purpose by engaging alumni, donors, and friends to strengthen the university of Rhode Island's growth through generosity, impact, and enduring connections.
University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement at a glance
In short: University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement gave $18.7M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $18.7M), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,711,547
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,711,547
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,711,547
- Total assets
- $413,715,227
- +29.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Rhode Island ($18.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
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 University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16.0M (2021) to $26.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $18.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | General Program Expenditures from Donor Restricted Funds | $18,711,547 |
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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 | $413,715,227 | $111,735,484 | $33,797,918 | $18,711,547 | 1 | $21,618,752 |
| 2024 | $320,009,256 | $39,148,726 | $32,846,138 | $17,758,493 | 1 | $6,598,720 |
| 2023 | $291,825,531 | $33,495,561 | $39,975,213 | $26,038,061 | 1 | $6,083,933 |
| 2022 | $283,152,721 | $40,864,874 | $36,747,549 | $23,176,811 | 1 | $10,007,523 |
| 2021 | $313,161,779 | $57,014,684 | $27,946,103 | $15,972,468 | 1 | $17,820,811 |
About University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement
Based on IRS filings
University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kingston, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $413.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18.7M. Net investment income was $21.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement is led by Mark Antonucci, Chief Executive Officer on the 2025 filing; 8 of 43 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Antonucci
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth O'Rourke
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$404K (2021) → $467K (2025)
Katharine Flynn
Executive Director of Corporate & Founder
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$151K (2021) → $169K (2025)
Raymond M. Williams
Chair & Board Member
Executive Board Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Board Member, 2023
Vice Chair & Board Member → Chair & Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Quinlan
CFO & Vice President of Erm
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President Risk Mngt. → CFO & Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management, 2023
CFO & Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management → CFO & Vice President of Erm, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$201K (2021) → $266K (2025)
G. Eric Schonewald
Assistant Vice President Development & Health Initiatives
Assistant Vice President Development & Health Initiatives → Assistant Vice President Development & Health, 2023
Assistant Vice President Development & Health → Assistant Vice President Development & Health Initiatives, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$139K (2021) → $167K (2025)
Sarah Lobdell
Vice President for Development
Assistant Vice President for Principal Gifts → Vice President Principal Gifts & Strategic Initiatives, 2023
Vice President Principal Gifts & Strategic Initiatives → Vice President for Development, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$165K (2021) → $269K (2025)
Wendy Bucci
Chief Operations Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$185K (2021) → $206K (2025)
Joao Garcia
Assisant Vice President & Annual Initiatives
Senior Executive Director & Gift Planning → Senior Executive Director, 2023
Senior Executive Director → Assisant Vice President & Annual Initiatives, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$147K (2022) → $171K (2025)
Jacqueline Nowell
Associate Vice President & Engagement
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$152K (2025)
Colleen Gouveia Moulton
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel G. Lowney
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dea T. Belazi
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah A. Imondi
Board Member & Invest. Committee
Board Member & Invest. Committee Chair → Board Member & Invest. Committee, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Chace Fannon
Board Member, Marketing & Communications
Marketing, Communications & Board Member → Board Member, Marketing & Communications Chair, 2024
Board Member, Marketing & Communications Chair → Board Member, Marketing & Communications, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward B. Deutsch
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John J. Brough Jr.
Board Member & Audit Committee
Trustee → Board Member & Audit Committee Chair, 2023
Board Member & Audit Committee Chair → Board Member & Audit Committee, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Hylander
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin M. Lopes
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis R. Giancola
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise M. Mowinckel
Board Member & Secretary
Board Member → Board Member & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia A. Costello
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Andreozzi
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Noya
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard J. Harrington
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S. Kent Fannon
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Parrillo
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven R. Frazier
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sulina M. Mohanty
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trudy C. Coleman
Treasurer
Audit Committee Chair → Board Member & Finance Committee Chair, 2023
Board Member & Finance Committee Chair → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc B. Parlange
Board Member
Executive Board → Ex-Officio Board Member, 2023
Ex-Officio Board Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Gattinella
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Ladd
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Tarbox
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold Horvat
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Hart
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Baker
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Priore
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ice
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Forman
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Flynn
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele A. Nota
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel M. Barber
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (100)
- Former: Alfred J. Verrecchia (2021–2024) — Chairman & Board Member
- Former: Barry M. Gertz (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Christopher J. Wolfe (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: David J. Martirano (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Diane Sullivan (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Esther Emard (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa A. Ahart (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Maribeth Q. Williamson (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Michael F. Brandmeier (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Russell Rueff (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas D. Cerio III (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Wendy Field (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey Cabral (2023–2024) — Vice President for Development
- Former: Molly D. Magee (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: David J. Buckanavage (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Frederick J. Newton III (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Geraldine M. Barber (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jack M. Parente (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mark P. Charron (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew J. Leonard (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Michael A. Nula (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Michael McNally (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Perry A. Raso (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Robert K. Vincent (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Saul Kaplan (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: V. Susan Sosnowski (2021–2023) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Wesley R. Card (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Yahaira Placencia (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas M. Ryan (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Alan G. Hassenfeld (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Alan G. Zartarian (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Alan H. Wasserman (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Alan Shawn Feinstein (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Andrea M. Hopkins (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ann M. Spruill (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Audrey B. Hallberg (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bradford Reed Boss (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Carol J. Makovich (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Caroline Tennant Kaull (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Charles H. Wharton (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Constantinos Perdikakis (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Cynthia D. Sculco (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Dooley (2021–2022) — Executive Board & Ex-Officio
- Former: Dennis J. Duffy (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Donald N. Kaull (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Donald P. Sullivan (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Edmund D. Cianciarulo Jr. (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Edward W. Bouclin Jr. (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Eric D. Roiter (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Frank N. Caruso (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Greg Whitehead (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Heidi Kirk-Duffy (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jackie Nowell (2021–2022) — Associate Assistant Vice President Donor Relations
- Former: James A. Hopkins (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: James C. Forte (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jane M. Stich (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jeffrey R. Cammans (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John S. Struck (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph G. Formicola Jr. (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph M. Confessore (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Karina M. Edmonds (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kathleen Y. Duffy (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kenneth E. Knox (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kenneth N. Kermes (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Laura H. Cunningham (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Linda A. Anderson (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lorne A. Adrain (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Louise H. Thorson (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Margaret S. Leinen (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Marie C. Dibiasio (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mark A. Ross (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mary A. Gray (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mary D. Higgins (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mary D. Magee (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mary F. Carmody (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Nathaniel Nazareth Sr. (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Norman G. Tashash (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Paul M. Cofoni (2021–2022) — Executive Board Vice Chair
- Former: Peter F. Kohlsaat (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Peter J. Miniati III (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Philip J. Saulnier (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Raymond M. Mathieu (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Richard D. Rendine (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Richard G. Dunn (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Robert J. Petisi (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Robert L. Considine (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Robert S. Russell (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sandy S. McCreight (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Shannon E. Chandley (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Stephen M. Cunningham (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas J. Silvia (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas M. Cataldo (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Vincent A. Sarni (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: William Croasdale III (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: William R. Guglietta (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Laurie White (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Margo L. Cook (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael D. Facitelli (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Claire Gadrow (2021) — Vice President for Development
- Former: Laureen L. White (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $467K, to Elizabeth O'Rourke (President (To 12/24)). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement
How much does University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement give each year?
University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement gave $18.7M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $17.8M across 1 grant.
How large is University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement?
University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement reported $413.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $111.7M.
What is University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement?
University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kingston, RI. It holds $413.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement operate?
University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement has awarded grants in Rhode Island.
What is University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement's EIN?
University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6014351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 20, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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