The Foundation for IUP is a nonprofit charitable 501(c)(3) that promotes and assists IUP.
The Foundation’s impact in helping the university become the only public university in Pennsylvania classified by the Carnegie Foundation Advancement of Teaching as a doctoral/research intensive university is expected to last for many years to come. Private dollars from generous individuals and corporate friends including faculty, staff, and alumni are providing a margin of excellence, establishing IUP as a university of national significance.
IUP was designated as a university in 1965, and the Foundation was founded in 1967. Inherent to university status was a need to invest in programs that would contribute to the quality of the university. During these same years, decreases in public funding became a reality for all state universities. The creation of the Foundation in 1967 responded to these circumstances and has served as a powerful force in making IUP a university of distinction.
Foundation Governance
The director of the Foundation along with the Foundation Board of Directors directs the Foundation’s operations. The Board members, chosen for their professional expertise and support of the university, are elected for three-year terms and serve without compensation. The Board’s members are
Mr. David G. Antolik ’88
Ms. Sandy Barsotti '87
Mr. Richard D. Caruso ’83, Vice President
Mr. Terry L. Dunlap '81
Mr. Thomas W. Gathers ’77
Mr. J. Todd Good
Mr. Frank C. Kinter, Jr., Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Timothy J. Kronenwetter
Mrs. Sue A. McMurdy ’78
Dr. Ruth A. Riesenman ’64
Mr. Frank Roberts
Mr. Timothy G. Rupert ’68, President
Mr. Randall “Louie” Sheetz ’77
Mr. William R. Shipley ’75
Mr. Andrew W. Stephenson ’72
Mr. Larry “Buzz” Wood, Jr. ’90
Non-Voting Advisory Members:
Mr. Thomas C. Curtiss, Jr.
Mr. Gregory Steve
Mr. Rick Ubinger
Mrs. Betsy G. Lauber, Director
Registration and Financial Information
The official registration and financial information of the Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 800-732-0999. For calls which originate outside of Pennsylvania, the telephone number is 717-783-1720. Registration does not imply endorsement.
The Foundation for IUP is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended. Gifts made to the Foundation are deductible as charitable contributions under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
