JFK University Medical Center Foundation
Philanthropy makes so much possible. The JFK University Medical Center Foundation is the tax-exempt charity that raises funds for JFK University Medical Center to aid the hospital in providing award-winning care for the community.Gifts from individuals, families, grateful patients, businesses, corporations, foundations and more are greatly appreciated. If you would like to make a donation, but would like more information, or help deciding how and what to support, our foundation team would gladly help to guide you. Thank you for considering a gift to JFK University Medical Center.
Tax ID Number
JFK University Medical Center Foundation: 22-2315044
Board of Trustees
Chairperson: Joseph Yewaisis
Vice Chairperson: Steve Rothman
Secretary/Treasurer: A. Joyce Busch
CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health: Robert C. Garrett
President and Chief Development Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation: Joyce P. Hendricks
President, Central Market: M. Todd Way
President and Chief Hospital Executive, JFK University Medical Center: Amie Thornton
Executive Director: Sheri Marino
Trustees
- Vincent Amabile
- Katie Barnes (Co-President, Auxiliary)
- Frank Babar
- Jason Cheng
- Mary Beth Cunningham (Co-President, Auxiliary)
- Denise Marra Depekary, Esq.
- Venkata “Venk” Gorty
- Ankit Gupta
- Michael A. Kleiman, D.M.D.
- John F. Kwasnik, Esq.
- John G. McDonough, D.M.D.
- Lorraine Mulligan
- John “JD” Pearce
- Janine M. Purcaro
- Praful Raja
- Sanket Ruparelyia, M.D.
- Peter Visceglia
Auxiliary Partners
The Auxiliary of JFK University Medical Center Foundation, mostly staffed by a generous group of approximately 160 members, conducts many activities and programs in two general categories: fundraising and community service in support of JFK University Medical Center. In addition to founding and overseeing the hospital’s gift shop, the auxiliary’s activities support various medical departments and team members throughout the year.
Auxiliary Leadership
Katie Barnes
Phone: 732-742-0854
Email: barneskatie@gmail.com
Mary Beth Cummingham
Phone: 908-436-7990
Email: marybeth.cunningham@hmhn.org
Claudia Mastrapasqua
Phone: 917-453-9919
Email: claudia.mastrapasqua@hmhn.org
Contact Us
Sheri A. Marino, MA, CCC-SLPExecutive Director
JFK University Medical Center Foundation
65 James Street
Edison, NJ 08820
Phone: 732-632-1540
Email: Sheri.Marino@hmhn.org
Gregory Jones
Director of Development
JFK University Medical Center Foundation
65 James Street
Edison, NJ 08820
Phone: 732-744-5534
Email: Gregory.Jones@hmhn.org

Muhlenberg Foundation Scholarship Programs
In addition to raising funds for JFK University Medical Center, JFK University Medical Center is also affiliated with the Muhlenberg Foundation which supports the JFK University Medical Center Satellite Emergency Department at the Muhlenberg campus, the JFK-Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder School of Nursing, EMS (Mercy 6&7), nursing and medical school scholarships and Plainfield Health Connections community programs for Plainfield residents.