Salem State Foundation
Mission and History
The Salem State Foundation was incorporated in 1977 as a 501 (c) (3) private, not-for-profit organization. Its mission is to help Salem State meet its needs and goals by raising and distributing private contributions. The foundation invests and manages these contributions in ways that meet the needs of the Salem State community not met through public funding.
2013-14 Officers
Robert T. Lutts, Chair
James M. Muse ’83, President
Frank L. Cavanaugh '69, Vice President
Gina V. Deschamps ’92, Vice President
Jeffrey V. Cicolini ’94, Treasurer
Marilyn E. Flaherty ’54, Secretary
Patricia Maguire Meservey, President, Salem State University (ex-officio)
Cynthia McGurren ’83, Vice President, Institutional Advancement and
Executive Director, Salem State University Foundation (ex-officio)
Salem State Foundation Board of Directors 2013-14
Jeffrey P. Beale
Frederick L. Cavanaugh ’69
Erik J. Champy ’89,’ 94G
Jeffrey V. Cicolini ’94
Gina V. Deschamps ’92
Albert DiVirgilio ’64 & ’66G
Richard L. Elia
Marilyn E. Flaherty ’54
Michael A. Jenkins '80
Jeffrey E. LaCross ’93
Robert T. Lutts
James M. Muse ’83
Deirdre A. Sartorelli ’83
Jacob S. Segal
Timothy P. Shea ’83G
Frank J. Sparicio ’53
Patricia H. Zaido