Thomas Jefferson School of Law

EIN: 330696561 501(c)(3) Education

San Diego, CA

Total Revenue
$9,727,830
Total Expenses
$8,334,517
Total Assets
$20,725,673
Net Assets
$13,489,116
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
6192979700
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Thomas Jefferson School of Law, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $9.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $8.3M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN OUTSTANDING LEGAL EDUCATION FOR A NATIONALLY BASED, DIVERSE STUDENT BODY. WE OFFER STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE EXPOSED TO MANY VIEWS, LIFE EXPERIENCES AND CULTURES.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $176,662
Program Service Revenue $9,333,106
Investment Income $193,483
Other Revenue $24,579
TOTAL REVENUE $9,727,830

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $391,142
Salaries & Benefits $3,112,107
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $6,364,987
Other Expenses $4,831,268
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,334,517

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,727,830 $7,962,114 +0.2%
Expenses $8,334,517 $8,220,672 +0.0%
Net Income $1,393,313 $-258,558 -6.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
120
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$426,463
Total Directors
12
$16,800
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KENDALL LEVAN ESQ Vice Chair 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY M GROSSMAN ESQ CHAIRMAN 1.0
Officer Director
$16,800 $0 $16,800
SAMMY RIHAN ESQ SECRETARY 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON WHITE TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYANT GARTH TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD ENGBRECHT ESQ TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEANE LOGAN ESQ TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hon RENEE STACKHOUSE TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY PETITTE TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY K JONES ESQ TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD SHERIDAN ESQ TRUSTEE (THRU 5/25) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTOR VILAPLANA ESQ TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN J DEKLE DEAN & PRESIDENT (07/01/2024-05/31/2025) 40.0
Officer
$73,077 $3,576 $76,653
KARIN SHERR GENERAL COUNSEL & VICE PRESIDENT 40.0
Officer
$55,307 $7,726 $63,033
LINDA KELLER PRESIDENT (START 06/30/2025) & DEAN 40.0
Officer
$127,717 $11,573 $139,290
NANCY VU VICE PRESIDENT/CFO/TREASURER 40.0
Officer
$126,521 $4,166 $130,687
ALLY TEMPLIN PROFESSOR OF LAW 40.0
Highest
$102,769 $14,254 $117,023
STEVEN SEMERARO PROFESSOR OF LAW & ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 40.0
Highest
$138,882 $14,585 $153,467
KENNETH VANDEVELDE PRESIDENT (1/1/24 - 6/30/24) 40.0
$97,946 $8,663 $106,609
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $9,727,830 $8,334,517 $20,725,673 $1,393,313
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $8,811,178 $8,626,270 $19,387,943 $184,908
2022 $10,556,620 $9,717,915 $19,392,645 $838,705
2021 $10,934,799 $9,466,428 $18,601,519 $1,468,371
2020 $12,045,016 $12,690,234 $17,802,285 $-645,218
2019 $19,018,631 $16,817,899 $18,187,663 $2,200,732
2018 $85,793,194 $29,612,793 $13,700,057 $56,180,401
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