Auburn University Foundation
Donations deductibleAuburn University Foundation's network
22 people13 organisationsi22 people and 13 organisations on this map.The large node is the subject of this page. Solid lines are what the register itself records (22). Violet dotted lines (14) are likely: the same full name sits on the current board of another organisation in the same register and region. Form 990 filings give names without a person identifier; SEC insider filings carry a CIK. It may be a different person.The board
22 listediTime on the board is observed from the annual filings: the IRS files no appointment date, so the bar counts years from the first filing the person appears on - a lower bound, not a filed start date. Names are exactly as filed. The IRS publishes no person identifier, so this edition does not yet link a person across organisations in the tables. The network map shows same-name matches as likely links only, never as confirmed.Tenure and departures are observed across annual filings. Observed tenure is a lower bound - a member may have joined before the first year on record. The organisation reported 22 voting members of its governing body on its latest Form 990 Part VI, which matches the board listed here.| Name | Role as filed | Since | On the board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Lynn Casey Chair (also filed as Cheryl Casey) | Past Chair | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Paul Jacobson Chair | Chair | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Beth Stukes | Director | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Bruce Donnellan | Director | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Dave Clark | Director | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Greg Heston | Treasurer | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Greg Winchester | Director | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Javier Goizueta | Director | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Joe Cowan | Director | 2021 | 5 yrs |
| John Stein | Director | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Kath Carter | Director | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Ken Henderson | Director | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Kerry Bradley | Director | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Leslee Belluchie | Director | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Mark Forchette | Director | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Nick Davis | Director | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Nicole Faulk | Director | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Pat Henry | Director | 2021 | 5 yrs |
| Sarah Brown | Director | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Sharlene Evans | Director | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Shirley Boulware | Director | 2021 | 5 yrs |
| Steve Cates | Vice Chair | 2019 | 7 yrs |
Officers and senior leadership
27 listediNamed in Part VII as officers, key employees or highest-compensated staff - not board members, shown for completeness.| Name | Title as filed | On the filings |
|---|---|---|
| Alesia Davenport | Sr Director, Gift Planning | since 2021 |
| Angie Stephens | Associate VP, Development | since 2021 |
| Chris Roberts Thru 30721 | Former Interim President | 2021 |
| Christopher Roberts | Interim President | 2020 |
| Erin Lewis | Cheif Operations Officer | 2023 |
| Erin Lewis as of 011822 | Cheif Operations Officer | 2022 |
| Jamie Daniel | Information Security Officer | since 2020 |
| Jane Difolco Parker | President | since 2018 |
| Jason Peevy | Associate VP, Marketing | since 2021 |
| John Morris | President | 2022 |
| John Morris as of 30821 | President | 2021 |
| John Morris Thru 080123 | President | 2023 |
| Kristin Ludwig | Former Operations Officer | 2020 |
| Laurel Hendrix | Assistant Secretary | since 2018 |
| Lee B Sheppard | Assistant Treasurer | 2023 |
| Mark R Thomson | Former Assistant Treasurer | since 2018 |
| Regena Isbell | Assistant Treasurer | since 2022 |
| Regina B Isbell | Assistant Treasurer | since 2018 |
| Robert Wellbaum | Vice President, Philanthropy | 2022 |
| Robert Wellbaum as of 082923 | President | 2023 |
| Shauna Monroe | Assistant Treasurer | since 2018 |
| Tara Jones | Associate VP, Development | since 2021 |
| Tiffanie E Brinson | Exec Director, Advance Talent & Cult | 2023 |
| Timothy W Jones | Information Security Officer | 2023 |
| Wanda M Sperow | Company secretary | since 2018 |
| William B Hughes | Chief Financial Officer | since 2020 |
| William Williams | Executive Director, Regional Development | since 2021 |
Pay and hours
year to 30 September 2025iFrom Part VII of the Form 990: compensation reported for each officer, director, trustee, key employee and highest-paid staff member, and the average hours a week they report. Most board members are unpaid; a blank means nothing was reported. Pay from related organisations is shown separately.| Name | Title as filed | Hours a week | Pay from the organisation | Related organisations | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wellbaum | President | 10 | $392k | $21k | $62k |
| Erin Lewis | Chief Operations Officer | 10 | $271k | $30k | $53k |
| Margaret Arnold | Vice President | 6 | $229k | $5k | $46k |
| William Williams Thru 072025 | Exec. Director, Regional Development | 4 | $228k | $39k | |
| Daniel Sasser | Chief Engagement Officer | 4 | $189k | $40k | |
| Alesia Davenport | Sr Director, Gift Planning | 4 | $186k | $30k | |
| William Hughes | Chief Financial Officer | 20 | $181k | $20k | $40k |
| Regena Isbell | Assistant Treasurer | 22 | $155k | $29k | |
| Hawken Brackett Thru 0625 | Exec. Director Alumni Engagement | 4 | $147k | $34k | |
| Kevin Hardee | Sr Major Gifts Officer | 4 | $141k | $18k | |
| Lee Sheppard | Assistant Treasurer | 22 | $113k | $10k | $26k |
| Wanda Sperow | Secretary | 36 | $100k | $5k | $20k |
| Shauna Monroe | Assistant Treasurer | 20.5 | $92k | $30k | |
| Laurel Hendrix | Assitant Secretary | 20 | $81k | $4k | $17k |
| Meridith Collari Beg 0125 | Chief Information Security Officer | 6 | $15k | $153 | $2k |
| Beth Stukes | Chair | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Pat Henry | Vice Chair | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Kath Carter | Treasurer | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Paul Jacobson | Director, Past Chair | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Beau Byrd | Director | 1.25 | $0 | ||
| Brad Corson | Director | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Connie Neville | Director | 1.25 | $0 | ||
| Dan Arnold | Director | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Dan Davidson | Director | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Greg Winchester | Director | 1.25 | $0 | ||
| Joe Cowan | Director | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| John Stein | President | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Ken Henderson | Director | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Lacey Lewis | Director | 0.75 | $0 | ||
| Mark Forchette | Director | 1 | $0 | ||
| Nick Davis | Director | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Nicole Faulk | Director | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Randy Chase | Director | 1.25 | $0 | ||
| Regenia Sanders | Director | 1.25 | $0 | ||
| Sarah Brown | Director | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Shirley Boulware | Director | 1.5 | $0 | ||
| Steve Cates | Director | 0.25 | $0 | ||
| Tee Green | Director | 1.25 | $0 |
Colorado roster
33 listediOfficers, directors and trustees from the latest filing with the Colorado Secretary of State (document 20263019440). Titles are as filed; some entries are registered agents or custodians of records rather than board members. Source: data.colorado.gov, public domain.| Name | Title as filed |
|---|---|
| Dan Davidson | Board Member |
| Margaret Arnold | Vice President |
| Nick Davis | Board Member |
| Lacey Lewis | Board Member |
| Kath Carter | Treasurer |
| Ken Henderson | Board Member |
| Sarah Brown | Board Member |
| Rob Wellbaum | President |
| Lee Sheppard | Assistant Treasurer |
| Nicole Faulk | Board Member |
| Regena B. Isbell | Asst. Treasurer |
| Regenia Sanders | Board Member |
| Joe Cowan | Board Member |
| Tee Green | Board Member |
| Steve Cates | Board Member |
| Erin Lewis | Chief Operations Officer |
| Laurel Hendrix | Assistant Secretary |
| Beth Thorne Stukes | Chair |
| Brad Corson | Board Member |
| Paul Jacobson | Board Member |
| Mark Forchette | Board Member |
| Robert Wellbaum | Presient |
| William Hughes | |
| Greg Winchester | Board Member |
| Connie Neville | Board Member |
| Shirley Boulware | Board Member |
| William Hughes | Chief Financial Officer |
| John Stein | Board Member |
| Randy Chase | Board Member |
| Dan Arnold | Board Member |
| Beau Byrd | Board Member |
| Pat Henry | Vice Chair |
| Shauna Monroe | Assistant Treasurer |
About
- Legal name
- Auburn University Foundation
- EIN
- 636022422
- Address
- Po Box 3140, Auburn, AL, 36831-3140
- State
- Alabama
- Mission
- The organization operates for the exclusive benefit of auburn university, an educational, land grant institution. (as filed on the Form 990)
- Activity (NTEE)
- B110 Education
- IRS classification
- 501(c)03 (tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) where shown)
- Classified purpose
- Education
- Size band
- 9 (IRS master file code)
- Formed
- 1960
- Principal officer
- Robert Wellbaum (as named on the Form 990)
- IRS ruling date
- 1 July 1960
- Status
- Code 01 (unconditional exemption)
- Form 990 filings on record
- 6, latest 2023
- IRS Publication 78
- PC (contributions deductible)
Most connected
Related organisations (Schedule R)
Longest observed on the filings
≥8years on the filingsCheryl Lynn Casey
≥8years on the filingsPaul Jacobson
≥8years on the filingsBeth Stukes
≥8years on the filingsBruce Donnellan
Latest return
year to 30 September 2025iFigures from the newest Form 990 or 990-EZ in the IRS e-file releases of 2025 and 2026, for the year ending 30 September 2025. US dollars, as filed.- Total assets
- $1.19bn
- Total liabilities
- $48.5m
- Net assets or fund balances
- $1.14bn
- Contributions and grants received
- $88.8m
- Program service revenue
- $186k
- Grants and similar paid out
- $64.6m
- Employees
- 102
- Volunteers
- 984
Grants paid
2 listediFrom Schedule I of the Form 990: grants and assistance to organisations in the United States, largest first (up to 25). Schedule I is filed only by organisations that gave more than $5,000 to any one recipient.| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Academic, research, outreach, nonacademic, faculty, capital support, student services, intercollegiate athletics, library, institutional adm | $64.4m |
| Auburn University Real Estate Foundation Inc | Capital support | $258k |