Somerset County Foundation For Higher Education is located in Somerset, PA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Somerset County Foundation For Higher Education is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Somerset County Foundation For Higher Education generated $713.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $683.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 30.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT SOMERSET COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS IN OBTAINING POST- SECONDARY EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTING SOMERSET COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS IN OBTAINING POST- SECONDARY EDUCATION IN VARIOUS WAYS INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION ASSITANCE PROVIDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ken Warnick Board Chairp | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Fetterolf Board Co-Cha | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Baer Board Secret | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sharon Clapper Board Direct | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Timothy Resh Board Treasu | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Bertoty Board Direct | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $6,359 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $320,705 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $274,040 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $601,104 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $89,024 |
Investment income | $18,912 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,461 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$933 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $713,175 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $591,328 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $65,974 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,444 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,275 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $20 |
Office expenses | $2,600 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $402 |
Travel | $124 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,422 |
Insurance | $3,873 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $683,033 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $59,233 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $334,943 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $89,069 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,967 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $545 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $105,802 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $254,985 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $482,690 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,339,234 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $100,040 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $100,040 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $166,576 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,072,618 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,339,234 |
Over the last fiscal year, Somerset County Foundation For Higher Education has awarded $591,328 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS/TUITION | $203,248 |
CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PA PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS/TUITION | $67,375 |
THE ROTHMAN ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE | | | $320,705 |