West Chester University Student Services Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker West Chester, PA EIN: 23-2490021

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.

West Chester University Student Services Inc at a glance

In short: West Chester University Student Services Inc gave $4.4M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $884K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$4,421,579
+313.0% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
5
+25.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$884,316
+230.4% vs 2024
Median grant
$11,526
Total assets
$10,982,474
-21.4% vs 2024
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who West Chester University Student Services Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2025

West Chester University: $3.5MWest Chester University$3.5MUnite for Her: $12KUnite for Her$12KEagles Autism Foundation: $7KEagles Autism Foundation$7KMake-a-Wish Foundation: $6KMake-a-Wish Foundation$6K

The largest 2025 recipient was West Chester University ($3.5M). Together the top 4 received $3.5M.

Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($891,508), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K2$500K–1M3$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 16 (63%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

West ChesterPhoenixNew YorkPhiladelphia

How West Chester University Student Services Inc gives

  • Giving grew 270% 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

$0$2M$4M$6M2 grants2021 1 grant2022 4 grants2023 4 grants2024 5 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $429K (2021) to $4.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $4.4M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
West Chester University West Chester, PATo Provide Support for West Chester University.$3,506,100
1 grant to individuals Recipients not named —$891,508
Unite for Her West Chester, PADonation$11,526
Eagles Autism Foundation Philadelphia, PADonation$6,700
Make-a-Wish Foundation Phoenix, AZTo provide support for grant wishes ncaa division ii children with critical illness$5,745
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$10,982,474$9,763,443$12,903,688$4,421,5795$1,043,930
2024$13,971,257$8,990,222$10,023,350$1,070,5154$241,217
2023$13,383,750$8,932,513$8,978,525$908,0424$522,019
2022$13,094,103$8,544,648$7,905,382$1,195,0001$391,636
2021$14,993,056$4,943,256$4,140,711$429,0002$276,309

About West Chester University Student Services Inc

Based on IRS filings

West Chester University Student Services Inc is a public charity 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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

West Chester University Student Services Inc is led by Donna Snyder, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Donna Snyder

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2021

    37.5 hrs/week

    $132K (2021) → $155K (2025)

  • Brad Sorrels

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David James

    Vice Chairperson

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathy Boyer

    Secretary

    Board Member → Secretary, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark D. Sammarone

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matt Holliday

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jasmine Stewart

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joelle Tolifero

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rachel Treffiesen

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (14)
  • Former: Bernard Carrozza (2021–2024) — Chairperson
  • Former: Sakina Farooq (2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Todd Murphy (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Tom Fillippo (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Angelo Saporito (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Elizabeth Uleau (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Isobel Spaulding (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Nancy Stoltzfus (2023) — Assistant Director & Controller
  • Former: Tabetha Adkins (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Monica Claghorn (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Zebulun Davenport (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Hannah Rothman (2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Marian Moskowitz (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Mitchell Garber (2021) — Board Member

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

Donna Snyder — Executive Director: $155KDonna SnyderExecutive Director$155K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $155K, to Donna Snyder (Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about West Chester University Student Services Inc

How much does West Chester University Student Services Inc give each year?

West Chester University Student Services Inc gave $4.4M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 4 grants.

What is West Chester University Student Services Inc's typical grant size?

West Chester University Student Services Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,526, and its average grant was $884,316, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does West Chester University Student Services Inc give grants?

West Chester University Student Services Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Chester, PA (2 grants).

Does West Chester University Student Services Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on West Chester University Student Services Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are West Chester University Student Services Inc's largest grantees?

West Chester University Student Services Inc's largest 2025 grantees include West Chester University ($3,506,100), Unite for Her ($11,526) and Eagles Autism Foundation ($6,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($891,508), which are not listed by name. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is West Chester University Student Services Inc?

West Chester University Student Services Inc reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.8M.

What is West Chester University Student Services Inc?

West Chester University Student Services Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in West Chester, PA. It holds $11.0M in total assets as of 2025.

What is West Chester University Student Services Inc's EIN?

West Chester University Student Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2490021. 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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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