Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation

EIN: 953948691 501(c)(3) Education

San Diego, CA

Total Revenue
$4,807,116
Total Expenses
$1,531,894
Total Assets
$108,584,097
Net Assets
$94,737,384
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
6198492200
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation, founded in 1965, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 54% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $3.3M, a strong 68% operating margin.

Mission

The primary objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be to promote major gift fundraising for Point Loma Nazarene University through excellence in strategic development, major donor engagement, and oversight of Foundation assets.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $989,786

Funds raised by the PLNU Foundation are primarily used to support Point Loma Nazarene University in the form of student financial aid.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $884,240
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $3,932,402
Other Revenue $-9,526
TOTAL REVENUE $4,807,116

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $956,668
Salaries & Benefits $12,444
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $989,786
Other Expenses $562,782
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,531,894

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,807,116 $10,349,600 -0.5%
Expenses $1,531,894 $1,514,014 +0.0%
Net Income $3,275,222 $8,835,586 -0.6%
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
12
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
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
4
$275,858
Total Directors
12
$716,955
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Gary Smee President 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gilbert Wai Secretary 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe LaLuzerne Treasurer 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $59,657 $275,858
Scott McGuckin Vice President 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Carolyn Downey Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daryl Nicholson Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Douglas Pierce Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mendell Thompson Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Gebhart Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rob Honer Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Brower Ex Officio Director 1.0
Director
$0 $49,877 $441,097
Rudy Thomas Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $4,807,116 $1,531,894 $108,584,097 $3,275,222
2023 $10,349,600 $1,514,014 $87,030,587 $8,835,586
2022 $10,051,480 $1,500,930 $75,339,326 $8,550,550
2021 $2,403,306 $1,203,464 $75,680,790 $1,199,842
2020 $2,051,828 $1,550,414 $66,873,359 $501,414
2019 $4,010,201 $1,394,944 $66,269,404 $2,615,257
2018 $5,375,023 $1,108,388 $66,540,758 $4,266,635
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