CLAREMONT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LYNN PRIDDY

Phone

9096674400

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CLAREMONT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, founded in 2010, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $15.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 99% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $14.0M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

CLAREMONT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY UNLOCKS THE POTENTIAL OF CURRENT AND FUTURE LEADERS WHO SEEK TO ADDRESS SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES. VISION STATEMENT A WORLD TRANSFORMED BY ETHICAL LEADERS AND ENGAGED COMMUNITIES. CORE VALUES EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND STUDENT SUCCESS BY FIERCELY SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS, WE PIONEER THE FUTURE OF LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP. TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING, WE CHAMPION SCHOLAR-PRACTITIONER EXPERTISE AS VITAL TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OUR CLAREMONT CORE AND PROGRAMS. THROUGH OUR COMMITMENT TO HIGHLY ENGAGING CURRICULA AND TEACHING, WE ENSURE THAT ACTIVE LEARNERS BECOME TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERS. CATALYSTS FOR CHANGE COMMITTING TO INNOVATIVE THINKING ABOUT THE PURPOSES AND PRACTICES OF LEARNING, WE CHAMPION OUR MISSION AND EDUCATE FOR CHANGE, FOCUSING ON ACTION AND IMPACT. RESPONDING TO CURRENT AND FUTURE CHALLENGES, WE EMBRACE NEW IDEAS AND NOVEL SOLUTIONS TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD THROUGH ETHICAL LEADERS AND ENGAGED COMMUNITIES. ETHICAL & RESPONSIBLE THROUGH MUTUAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND OWNERSHIP, WE EDUCATE AND LEAD WITH ETHICS, INTEGRITY, AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES. DEDICATED TO ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND EQUITY, WE FOSTER MEASURED, REASONABLE, AND INTENTIONAL DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $9,060,225 Revenue: $3,549,863

CLAREMONT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY (CLU) IS COMMITTED TO ACCESSIBLE, INCLUSIVE, AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FOR WORKING ADULTS SEEKING ALTERNATIVES TO TRADITIONAL UNIVERSITY MODELS. CLU OFFERS A BACHELOR'S...

CLAREMONT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY (CLU) IS COMMITTED TO ACCESSIBLE, INCLUSIVE, AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FOR WORKING ADULTS SEEKING ALTERNATIVES TO TRADITIONAL UNIVERSITY MODELS. CLU OFFERS A BACHELOR'S DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP, ALONGSIDE SIX MASTER'S DEGREES AND EIGHT GRADUATE CERTIFICATES IN FIELDS LIKE LAND POLICY, HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION, HUMAN RESOURCES, ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP, AND SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP. AT THE CORE IS THE CLAREMONT CORE, AN INTEGRATED MODEL THAT BUILDS ETHICAL, MINDFUL, AND DIALOGUE-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THIS PREPARES GRADUATES TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND WORKPLACES, ADVANCING CLU'S MISSION TO FOSTER SOCIETAL PROGRESS THROUGH EDUCATION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,010,153

Program Service Revenue $2,551,691

Investment Income $1,500,665

Other Revenue $1,162,522

TOTAL REVENUE $15,225,031

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $148,397

Salaries & Benefits $6,976,146

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $9,060,225

Other Expenses $6,921,313

TOTAL EXPENSES $14,045,856

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$15,225,031	$7,652,707	+1.0%
Expenses	$14,045,856	$10,980,272	+0.3%
Net Income	$1,179,175	$-3,327,565	-1.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$1,158,243

Total Directors

$538,531

Key Employees

$283,107

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LYNN PRIDDY	PRESIDENT / CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$403,410	$53,121	$456,531
THOMAS BECKER	DIRECTOR	1.20	Director	$10,000	$0	$10,000
HENRY COLEMAN	DIRECTOR	1.20	Director	$10,000	$0	$10,000
ANTHONY DIGIOVANNI	DIRECTOR	1.20	Director	$10,000	$0	$10,000
JAMES MANIFOLD	DIRECTOR	1.20	Director	$10,000	$0	$10,000
THOMAS NECHYBA	DIRECTOR	1.20	Director	$10,000	$0	$10,000
GARY CORNIA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$9,500	$0	$9,500
KATHRYN LINCOLN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$5,000	$0	$5,000
JERRY CAMPBELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$4,000	$0	$4,000
STEVE CHANEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$4,000	$0	$4,000
KEITH DRAKE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$4,000	$0	$4,000
MAXINE GRIFFITH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$4,000	$0	$4,000
ROBERT WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$1,000	$0	$1,000
JANE CAMPBELL	DIRECTOR	0.20	Director	$500	$0	$500
PATRICK FORD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARA HENSLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIMOTHY SANDOVAL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK MENDOZA	COO / CFO	40.00	Officer	$284,272	$68,447	$352,719
JOANNA BAUER	EXECUTIVE VP AND CAO	40.00	Officer	$289,004	$59,989	$348,993
ANNE TURNER EXECUTIVE	DIRECTOR & DEAN OF NOVEL PROGRAMS	40.00	Key Emp	$244,017	$39,090	$283,107
NANCY BARNES SENIOR LEGAL	REGULATORY, & COMPLIANCE OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$167,941	$39,160	$207,101
STEPHANIE VARNON-HUGHES	EXECUTIVE DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS	40.00	Highest	$145,440	$29,237	$174,677
AMY MEDINA	DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS & FINANCE	40.00	Highest	$119,780	$41,321	$161,101
MANUEL DE LA TORRE	DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS	40.00	Highest	$132,015	$28,726	$160,741
SEAN HAYS	VP QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS	40.00	Highest	$127,617	$27,924	$155,541

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	$15,225,031	$14,045,856	$31,762,535	$1,179,175
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$4,790,582	$4,652,375	$30,565,993	$138,207
2022	$6,154,985	$10,067,537	$29,917,581	$-3,912,552
2021	$4,692,633	$8,984,697	$35,321,244	$-4,292,064
2020	$4,592,862	$9,042,613	$39,402,433	$-4,449,751
2019	$3,749,292	$8,563,924	$44,750,197	$-4,814,632
2018	$19,978,525	$7,916,461	$46,782,217	$12,062,064