William Paterson University of
William Paterson University of is a public charity focused on Education, based in Wayne, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $71K in total assets.
William Paterson University of at a glance
- Total assets
- $71,183
- -19.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $192,288
- +116.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $212,327
- +247.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who William Paterson University of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How William Paterson University of gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $47K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $33,250 |
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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 | $71,183 | $192,288 | $212,327 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $88,348 | $88,742 | $61,097 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $54,097 | $119,945 | $116,162 | $33,250 | 1 | $4,100 |
| 2022 | $49,347 | $116,532 | $111,946 | $35,750 | 1 | $4,586 |
| 2021 | $50,875 | $66,845 | $66,616 | $16,715 | 1 | $2,154 |
| 2020 | $40,210 | $137,486 | $120,906 | $46,702 | 1 | $12,564 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William Paterson University of is led by Jenna Villani, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jenna Villani
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$21K (2021) → $29K (2025)
Domenico Dimaio
President
President → Council Member, 2022
Council Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roy Garcia
Assistant Vice President, Alumni Engagement & Phil.
New on the 2025 filing
12 hrs/week
$44K (2025)
Andrew Faccone
Vice President
Council Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos O. Cano
Council Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Gantert
Recording Secretary
Treasurer → Council Member, 2021
Council Member → Recording Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Campigotto
Council Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Agnew
Council Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Blizzard
Council Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Brillante
Council Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Bonney
Council Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nafin Elias
Treasurer
Council Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Dan O'Brien (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Mary Ann Cooper (2020–2024) — Council Member
- Former: Allison Morgan (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Andrew Piester (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Beverlee Schweighardt (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Chris McCollum (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Dennis Vroegindewey (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Glenn Digiacomo (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Jack Guiliano (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: James M. Van Wyck (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Jean Aires (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Kevin Haden (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Michele Garcia (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Naima Ricks (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Peter Grisafi (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Rola Hannoush (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: William Joosten (2020–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Michael Santoro (2021–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Frank Emolo (2022–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Jevon Morgan (2023) — Council Member
- Former: Vincent Sausa (2023) — Council Member
- Former: Jack Moran (2020–2021) — Council Member
- Former: Janis B. Schwartz (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Tony Cavotto (2020) — Council Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $44K, to Roy Garcia (Asst. VP, Alumni Engagement & Phil.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William Paterson University of
How large is William Paterson University of?
William Paterson University of reported $71K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $192K.
What is William Paterson University of?
William Paterson University of is a public charity focused on Education, based in Wayne, NJ. It holds $71K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does William Paterson University of operate?
William Paterson University of has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is William Paterson University of's EIN?
William Paterson University of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7117036. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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