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THE KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, PRIVATE SECTOR FUNDING AND STEWARDSHIP OF GIFTS TO SUPPORT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, MEET ITS NEEDS AND ACHIEVE ITS PRIORITES.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2025)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$21.2M
Program Spending
87%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$17.2M
Total Expenses
▼$30.1M
Total Assets
$333.6M
Total Liabilities
▼$24.6M
Net Assets
$309.1M
Officer Compensation
→N/A
Other Salaries
N/A
Investment Income
$2.7M
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
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Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2025 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $21.2M | $17.2M | $30.1M | $333.6M | $309.1M |
| 2022 | $49.9M | $43.2M | $17.6M | $298.8M | $275.5M |
| 2021 | $21.4M | $16.9M | $18.6M | $301.5M | $274.7M |
| 2020 | $29.1M | $15.6M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2025)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Jessica Vargo | Assistant Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Bailey | Board Chair Elect | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Inna | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Thomas | Board Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Holway | Immediate Past Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregory Long | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Valoree Vargo | Chief Executive Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Jessica Vargo
Assistant Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
James Bailey
Board Chair Elect
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Greg Inna
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michelle Thomas
Board Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peter Holway
Immediate Past Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gregory Long
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Valoree Vargo
Chief Executive Officer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Evans | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Gauding | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barry Fetterman | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Candice Hughes | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Hemming | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christian Palich | Director |
Alexander Evans
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Andrea Gauding
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Barry Fetterman
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $16.5M |
| $247M |
| $222M |
| 2019 | $27.9M | $17.4M | $17.8M | $245.9M | $220.9M |
| 2018 | $35.4M | $25.6M | $16.9M | $239.2M | $214.2M |
| 2017 | $36.4M | $24.9M | $18M | $213.4M | $189.8M |
| 2016 | $23.7M | $15.6M | $15.3M | $184.4M | $161.9M |
| 2015 | $32.1M | $18.5M | $16.1M | $179.5M | $166.1M |
| 2014 | $19.8M | $11M | $12.5M | $174.2M | $160.5M |
| 2013 | $25.9M | $18.6M | $14.6M | $163.5M | $140M |
| 2012 | $13.3M | $10.3M | $14M | $136.7M | $120.9M |
| 2011 | $16.4M | $12.4M | $17.5M | $140.4M | $129.1M |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Dale Leppo | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Wolfe | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Strongosky | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Diane Petrella | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Brahler | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Cerbone | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Elliot | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Grunley | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lawrence Armstrong | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Lucas | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nora Jacobs | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Raj Aggarwal - Deceased | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Frenchie | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Krumel | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Risman | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Ross | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Roxia Boykin | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Mckinney | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steffany Matticola Larkins | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Milkovich | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Eippert | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Diacon | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Valerie Patton George | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vicki Haywood Doe | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia Addicott | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Candice Hughes
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cathy Hemming
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christian Palich
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dale Leppo
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Daniel Wolfe
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Diana Strongosky
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Diane Petrella
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gary Brahler
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Heather Cerbone
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Elliot
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kenneth Grunley
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lawrence Armstrong
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Lucas
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nora Jacobs
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Raj Aggarwal - Deceased
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Richard Frenchie
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Richard Krumel
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rob Risman
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Ross
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Roxia Boykin
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Scott Mckinney
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Steffany Matticola Larkins
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Stephen Milkovich
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Timothy Eippert
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Todd Diacon
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Valerie Patton George
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Vicki Haywood Doe
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Virginia Addicott
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0