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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2024 Expires: February 2026

Wright State University Foundation

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton, OH, 45435

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Wright State University Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
According to Wright State University Foundation, Inc., its mission is "to partner with Wright State University in promoting and facilitating a culture of engagement and philanthropy by raising funds and managing and distributing the resources entrusted to us in support of the university's mission and priorities."

Year, State Incorporated:
1966, OH

Also Known As:
W S U Foundation

Wright State University Foundation, Inc. provides fund raising and gift management for Wright State University.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, Wright State University Foundation's program expenses were:

Programs $7,592,887
Total Program Expenses $7,592,887

Chief Executive
Scott Rash, President/CEO

Chair of the Board
Linda Black-Kurek

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
LIberty Health Care Corporation

Board Size
38

Paid Staff Size
8

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 8.29%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Wright State University Foundation's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Investment Earnings $10,714,188
Gifts and Contributions $9,182,669
Other Income $451,293
Change in Value of Split Interest Agreements $-51,183
Total Income $20,296,967

Programs: 78% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 14%

Total Income $20,296,967
Total expenses: $9,677,173
  Program expenses $7,592,887
  Fundraising expenses $761,439
  Administrative expenses $1,322,847
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $10,619,794
Beginning Net Assets $145,589,659
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $156,209,453
Total Liabilities $3,933,667
Total Assets $160,143,120

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