WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY STUDENT SERVICES, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED TO INITIATE, REGULATE AND OPERATE GROUP STUDENT ACTIVITIES INVOLVING FINANCIAL MATTERS AT WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY, AS DESIGNATED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY. GROUP STUDENT ACTIVITIES AT THIS TIME INCLUDE THE CAMPUS BOOKSTORE, VARIOUS INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES, VENDING MACHINES AND VARIOUS STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.0M
-21.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
+313.0% YoY
Grant Count
5
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$884K
+230.4% YoY
About West Chester University
Based on IRS filings
West Chester University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WEST CHESTER, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $4.4M. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,982,474 | $13,971,257 | $13,383,750 |
| Revenue | $9,763,443 | $8,990,222 | $8,932,513 |
| Expenses | $12,903,688 | $10,023,350 | $8,978,525 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,043,930 | $241,217 | $522,019 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include West Chester University ($3,506,100), West Chester University Foundation ($891,508), Unite for Her ($11,526).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION WEST CHESTER, PA | TO PROVIDE IMPROVED FACILITIES FOR STUDENT RECREATIONAL USE. | $891,508 |
| WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY WEST CHESTER, PA | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY. | $3,506,100 |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION PHOENIX, AZ | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GRANT WISHES NCAA DIVISION II CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESS | $5,745 |
| UNITE FOR HER WEST CHESTER, PA | DONATION | $11,526 |
| EAGLES AUTISM FOUNDATION PHILADELPHIA, PA | DONATION | $6,700 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA SNYDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $155,313 |
| JOELLE TOLIFERO | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID JAMES | VICE CHAIRPERSON | 0.5 | — |
| BRAD SORRELS | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| KATHY BOYER | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| MARK D SAMMARONE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| RACHEL TREFFIESEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MATT HOLLIDAY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JASMINE STEWART | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Chester University?
West Chester University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WEST CHESTER, PA. It holds $11.0M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is West Chester University?
As of 2025, West Chester University holds $11.0M in total assets with $9.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $4.4M in 2025.
Where does West Chester University operate?
West Chester University has awarded grants in Arizona, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does West Chester University award?
In 2025, West Chester University awarded 5 grants totaling $4.4M — an average of about $884K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is West Chester University's EIN?
West Chester University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2490021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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