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Fordham College Alumni Association
Locust Valley, NY · EIN 136136324 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE S80 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · fordhamcollegealumni.org
revenue
$54K
expenses
$72K
net assets
$124K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Encourage strong bonds among the almuni of Fordham College at Rose Hill and to build connections with future grads, the current students.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Fordham College Alumni Association strengthens ties among alumni of Fordham College at Rose Hill and supports current students through scholarships and grants. It fosters connections between graduates, students, and the university through networking events and engagement initiatives. Founded in 1905, the organization operates as a volunteer-led nonprofit within the Jesuit educational tradition.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

FCAA Encaenia Award
Presented annually to a student who exemplifies the Fordham spirit through service, leadership, and character.
FCAA George McMahon, S.J., Travel Fellowship
Supports student travel for service and research, such as documenting medical care in underserved communities through photography.
FCAA Legacy Endowed Scholarship
Needs-based scholarship established in 1961 to support students with multi-generational ties to Fordham.
FCAA Undergraduate Research Grant
Provides competitive funding to support original research by Fordham College at Rose Hill students, such as honors theses in psychology, health, and social sciences.
Jim Dwyer Journalism Scholars Award
Provides a $5,000 grant to support unpaid internships in journalism for Fordham College at Rose Hill students.
Micro Grant Program
Provides emergency financial assistance to Fordham College at Rose Hill students facing unexpected hardships, such as laptop replacement or tuition shortfalls.
Rev. George J. McMahon, S.J., Endowed Scholarship Fund
Offers tuition, room, and board support to exceptional students at Fordham College at Rose Hill, established by the Class of 1966 in honor of a former dean.
Rev. Joseph M. McShane, SJ, FCAA Student Achievement Award
Recognizes high-achieving students who demonstrate academic excellence and personal growth at Fordham College at Rose Hill.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Alumni Community Building 2 activities
    • Host alumni engagement and fundraising events
      Organizes events such as private dinners, trivia nights, and career panels that engage alumni and raise funds for student scholarships, grants, and campus programs like WFUV student broadcasting.
    • Strengthen alumni-student relationships
      Works to strengthen relationships among Fordham College at Rose Hill alumni and foster connections with current students and future graduates through events and engagement initiatives.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Advocate for academic excellence in Jesuit tradition
      Engages with Fordham College at Rose Hill leadership to support academic excellence and the holistic education of students grounded in the Jesuit tradition.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Fund student scholarships and grants
      Provides endowed scholarships and grants annually to qualifying Fordham College at Rose Hill students, including support for emergency financial assistance, undergraduate research, and unpaid internships; includes a $30,000 pledge for the Micro Grant Program.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$54K
Contributions & grants$49K90%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K10%
Other revenue$176
expenses
Total expenses$72K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$52K
balance sheet
Total assets$124K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$124K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +42.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • Brian Reardon — Director
  • Emma Blake — Director
  • Jennifer Pulsone — Director
  • Kacie Candela — Director
  • Leila Scaramella — Director
  • Lily Sood — Director - Student Rep
  • Mary Boland — Director
  • Paul Phelan — Director
  • Terry Sheridan — Director
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Fordham College at Rose Hill Network — Primary academic unit served by the Fordham College Alumni Association.
  • Fordham’s Career Center Partner — Co-hosted a STEM career panel discussion and networking event for students.
  • Global Medical Brigades Partner — Supports student participation in international medical outreach through the George McMahon, S.J., Travel Fellowship.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Emergency Micro-Granting to Support Student Retention
    methodology: emergency micro-granting
    By providing small-scale financial assistance during acute hardships, we help students remain enrolled, because timely intervention in financial crises reduces dropout risk and supports educational continuity.
  • Fostering Lifelong Alumni Engagement through Inter-Generational Connection
    methodology: alumni-engagement-network
    By creating structured bonds between alumni, current students, and future graduates, we sustain long-term engagement and strengthen the Fordham community, because shared relational experiences foster enduring institutional loyalty.