Overview
Rutgers University Foundation exists to generate philanthropic resources and facilitate meaningful engagement to advance the mission of Rutgers.1
Rutgers University Foundation's endowment capital supports long-term institutional spending and mission continuity.1
Investment program
- Estimated AUM
- $2.4B2
- Capital pool
- university endowment (affiliated 501(c)(3) foundation holding donor gifts; investment management delegated to the Rutgers University Investment Office)1
- Investment model
- In addition, the Investment Office is responsible for: Setting asset allocation objectives, sourcing/monitoring external investment managers, and implementing/rebalancing the underlying investment portfolio.3
- Investment approach
- In addition, the Investment Office is responsible for: Setting asset allocation objectives, sourcing/monitoring external investment managers, and implementing/rebalancing the underlying investment portfolio.3
- Spending support
- Not listed yet
- Spending policy
- Not listed yet
- Asset allocation
- Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: venture capital, infrastructure.2
- Performance
- Not listed yet
- Governance
- Download the RUF Board Bylaws For inquiries related to the Foundation Board of Directors, please contact boardofdirectors@rutgersfoundation.org .1
- Investment team
- In addition, the Investment Office is responsible for: Setting asset allocation objectives, sourcing/monitoring external investment managers, and implementing/rebalancing the underlying investment portfolio.3
- Unfunded commitments
- Not listed yet
- Source freshness
- Last verified Jul 21, 2026 · Verified
Officer compensation
Reported on IRS Form 990, tax year 2025. Figures are as filed and include reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations plus other compensation. 34 additional officers reported no compensation.
| Name | Title | Total |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM J GREEN | OUTGOING VICE PRESIDENT | $468,006 |
| MARK ANTONUCCI | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $400,659 |
| DENISE P GAVALA | OUTGOING SR. ASSOC. VICE PRESIDENT | $378,947 |
| SHAWN TUCKER | OUTGOING VICE PRESIDENT | $322,700 |
| CHRISTOPHER P ZRALY | ASSOCIATE TREASURER | $321,632 |
| MARCO BATTAGLIA | SR ADVISOR | $317,664 |
| ROBIN C SEMPLE | VICE PRESIDENT | $280,571 |
| CHARLES A WRIGHT III | VICE PRESIDENT | $271,754 |
| LOREN SAVAGE | ASSC. VICE PRESIDENT | $259,553 |
| IRENE O'BRIEN | OUTGOING VICE PRESIDENT | $241,052 |
| KRISTIN DIFOGLIO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $235,352 |
| ERIN VARGA | ASSC.VICE PRESIDENT | $223,071 |
| VARSHA NAKUM | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $222,835 |
Sources
Last verified Jul 21, 2026 from public career and organization materials.
Fact notes
- Website (rutgersfoundation.org)Parent organization overview, Pool purpose, Capital pool, Governance · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (rutgers.edu)Estimated AUM, Asset allocation · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (finance.rutgers.edu)Investment model, Investment approach, Investment team · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (finance.rutgers.edu)Investment office page · checked Jul 25, 2026
Profile and job sources
- Website (rutgers.edu)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (rutgersfoundation.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (jobs.rutgers.edu)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (finance.rutgers.edu)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (finance.rutgers.edu)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Primary job/profile sourceJob posting · checked Jul 21, 2026