Nonprofit · EIN 23-7321859
UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHR
Tax-exempt · NORTHRIDGE, CA 91330
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $21,061,520 | $21,715,101 | -$653,581 | $11,017,785 | $1,856,035 | $9,161,750 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $19,203,019 | $19,076,050 | $126,969 | $11,277,530 | $2,231,172 | $9,046,358 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $17,886,121 | $17,550,362 | $335,759 | $11,218,478 | $2,995,079 | $8,223,399 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $316,740
- Program service revenue
- $20,019,859
- Investment income
- $260,962
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $9,080
- Other revenue
- $463,959
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,224,498
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $500,362
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,571,738
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,962,134
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $39,034
- Accounting fees
- $42,142
- Occupancy
- $3,431,493
- Travel
- $224,937
- Depreciation
- $98,766
- Program services (functional)
- $16,368,418
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,346,683
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,277,530
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,017,785
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,856,035
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,161,750
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $387,235
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,161,750
- Gross unrelated business income
- $277,630
- Gross receipts
- $21,078,846
- Employees
- 573
- Volunteers
- 1
- Year formed
- 1973
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR EDITH WINTERHALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $204,551 | $93,503 |
| STEVEN WANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $187,648 | $88,534 |
| DEBRA L HAMMOND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 6/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $217,187 | $1,708 | $35,048 |
| DR FREDDIE SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $171,354 | $75,391 |
| DR MIRNA SAWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $144,244 | $71,207 |
| JOSEPH ILLUMINATE | CFO Officer | 40 | $136,746 | $0 | $39,893 |
| DR TARI HUNTER | ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,603 | $0 | $33,491 |
| SAMANTHA LIU | ASSOC. DIR., OPERATIONS & SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,976 | $0 | $25,864 |
| KRISTEN PICHLER | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, HR & PROF. DEV. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,925 | $0 | $25,709 |
| MARVIN MORALES | FAC. MAINT. ENG. & SHOP FOREMAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,340 | $0 | $32,747 |
| SHARON KINARD | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,287 | $0 | $36,512 |
| KARIM KOUATLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $12,844 | $0 |
| RICKY ROSADO | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/2024) Trustee or director | 40 | $3,122 | $0 | $0 |
| LEOF CHOU | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 9/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $180 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEJANDRO PEREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXIA AGUILAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAMERON GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CECILIA ORTIZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF 3/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| CESAR ROSALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL LOPEZ | CHAIR (UNTIL 6/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEVAANSH MANN | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 6/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEET PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HONEY MODI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOAQUIN MACIAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARILYN ORANTES | VICE CHAIR (UNTIL 6/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MISHELL DE LEON | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 2/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATALY PELAEZ | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 1/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NAWSHIN SABAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NIDHARSH KEMPEGOWDA | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 6/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUDY GRANILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VYOM PATHAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR EDITH WINTERHALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $187,388 | $89,974 |
| DEBRA L HAMMOND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $199,256 | $4,658 | $32,857 |
| DR FREDDIE SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $160,424 | $73,037 |
| DR MIRNA SAWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $127,559 | $61,635 |
| JOSEPH ILLUMINATE | CFO Officer | 40 | $134,303 | $0 | $37,594 |
| DR TARI HUNTER | ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,624 | $0 | $18,628 |
| AMANDA CHRISTIANSON | SRC CO-DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,172 | $0 | $43,318 |
| KRISTEN PICHLER | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,231 | $0 | $24,380 |
| SHARON KINARD | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ADMIN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,921 | $0 | $34,122 |
| DR MEGAN BELL | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 04/24) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $91,628 | $52,794 |
| MARVIN MORALES | FACILITIES MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,611 | $0 | $30,125 |
| STEVEN WANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $66,470 | $32,081 |
| RICKY ROSADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $8,053 | $0 | $0 |
| LEOF CHOU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $18 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL MORENO | CHAIR (UNTIL 12/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASMIN ZESATI | V CHAIR (UNT 12/23)/CHAIR (UNT 6/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL LOPEZ | VICE CHAIR (AS OF 1/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELINA ARMENTA | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 06/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELINA COLLINS | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 2/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MISHELL DE LEON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY GODINEZ | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 06/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUDY GRANILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAQUIN MACIAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVAANSH MANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN ORANTES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SANKALP PALA | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 06/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HEET PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VYOM PATHAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NAWSHIN SABAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA TENG | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GERMAN WONG | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 06/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR EDITH WINTERHALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $183,959 | $83,256 |
| DEBRA L HAMMOND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $204,149 | $0 | $41,114 |
| JOSEPH ILLUMINATE | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, A&F Officer | 40 | $140,365 | $0 | $42,153 |
| DR MIRNA SAWYER | FACULTY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $119,018 | $58,500 |
| DR FREDDIE SANCHEZ | STUDENT AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $119,481 | $47,426 |
| KRISTEN PICHLER | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOE, HR & PROF.DEV Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,621 | $0 | $34,008 |
| ALEXANDER GONZALES | MANAGER, TSS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,713 | $0 | $47,090 |
| SHARON KINARD | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ADMIN & COMM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,471 | $0 | $37,373 |
| BENJAMIN PLOTKIN | STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (UNTIL 6/12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $97,529 | $51,338 |
| MARVIN MORALES | ENGINEER ELECTRICAL, FAC, MANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,849 | $0 | $32,919 |
| KAILA LAVIN | DIRECTOR, RECREATION CENTER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,188 | $0 | $18,877 |
| DR MEGAN BELL | STAFF REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $78,813 | $22,761 |
| DANIEL MORENO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GISSELLE OLEMDO-TORRES | CHAIR (UNTIL 6/12/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN LIPTON | VICE CHAIR (UNTIL 6/12/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASMIN ZESATI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER ALDANA | DIRECTOR (6/12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BAGHOUMIAN | DIRECTOR (6/12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY CASTELLANOS | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MISHELL DE LEON | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 3/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA GARCIA | DIRECTOR (6/12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY GODINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIAN HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 2/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL LOPEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAQUIN MACIAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN ORANTES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SANAKLP PALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NAWSHIN SABAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA TENG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ISELA VIDAURI | DIRECTOR (6/12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GERMAN WONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 18111 NORDHOFF ST, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91330-0001
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CECILIA ORTIZ, 18111 NORDHOFF STREET, NORTHRIDGE, CA 913308272
- Signed the 990
- CECILIA ORTIZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (818) 677-2491
- Website
- WWW.CSUN.EDU/USU
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 23-7321859 or by the name UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHR.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION (USU) AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE IS A STUDENT-CENTERED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO EXPAND THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE THROUGH DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, SOCIAL JUSTICE, RESOURCE CENTERS, PROGRAMS, SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT, AND INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE USU FIRST OPENED ITS DOORS ON JULY 5, 1975. EACH FACILITY IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE TOTAL UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE THROUGH VOLUNTEER AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES, EVENTS, AND VARIOUS SERVICES AND AMENITIES SUCH AS DINING, STUDY AREAS, COMPUTER LABS, TV LOUNGES, MEETING SPACES, RECREATIONAL AND WELLNESS FACILITIES PROMOTING AND CELEBRATING THE DIVERSITY AND PERSONAL GROWTH OF STUDENTS.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOLLOWING ARE THE ORGANIZATION'S MAJOR PROGRAMS: STUDENT RECREATION AND WELLNESS; STUDENT EMPLOYMENT; FACILITIES AND FACILITY SERVICES; STUDENT PROGRAMS (LECTURES, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS); ACCESS AND BELONGING PROGRAMS; MEETING AND STUDY ROOMS; COMPUTER LAB SERVICES; AND THE VETERANS, PRIDE, AND DREAM RESOURCE CENTERS. THE GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IS TO FOSTER THE ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS' EDUCATIONAL, PERSONAL, AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS BY DEVELOPING A STRONG CONNECTION BETWEEN STUDENTS AND THEIR CAMPUS.Expenses $16,368,418 · grants $1,224,498 · revenue $19,644,358
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7321859
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,017,785
- Income (IRS master file)
- $21,078,846
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $21,061,520 | $21,715,101 | $11,017,785 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $19,203,019 | $19,076,050 | $11,277,530 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $17,886,121 | $17,550,362 | $11,218,478 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $16,476,738 | $15,477,161 | $10,981,881 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7321859).
Questions about UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHR
- What is the EIN of UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHR?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHR is 23-7321859.
- Is UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHR tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHR tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHR file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHR due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHR last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHR?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CECILIA ORTIZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHR?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 31 people; 9 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHR have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $21,061,520, expenses of $21,715,101 and total assets of $11,017,785 at year end.
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