Nonprofit · EIN 94-6077724
CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ARCATA, CA 95521
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,901,704 | $15,284,888 | $616,816 | $70,524,170 | $5,372,316 | $65,151,854 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $17,318,140 | $10,471,051 | $6,847,089 | $67,694,266 | $5,365,650 | $62,328,616 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,160,192
- Program service revenue
- $1,611,740
- Investment income
- $5,123,146
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,258,602
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,626
- Other revenue
- $6,626
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,188,296
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $54,926
- Travel
- $232,708
- Depreciation
- $65,519
- Program services (functional)
- $14,422,545
- Management and general (functional)
- $862,343
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $67,694,266
- Total assets, end of year
- $70,524,170
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,372,316
- Net assets, end of year
- $65,151,854
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,456,267
- Publicly traded securities
- $28,042,241
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,677,793
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $63,474,061
- Gross receipts
- $38,437,021
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1928
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERIE GORDON | STAFF REPRESENTATIVE THRU 05/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $297,166 | $72,171 |
| FRANK WHITLATCH | EXEC DIRECTOR & SECRETARY THRU 07/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 19.5 | $0 | $249,445 | $80,061 |
| MIKE FISHER | STAFF REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $207,293 | $92,260 |
| MARK JOHNSON | EXEC DIRECTOR & SECRETARY THRU 06/25 Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $197,660 | $45,126 |
| STEVE KARP | EXEC DIRECTOR & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $151,308 | $57,163 |
| EDEN DONAHUE | FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $129,000 | $67,081 |
| MICHAEL SPAGNA | CAL POLY PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $95,479 | $33,885 |
| JORDAN KEMME | STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $5,082 | $0 |
| JACK MCGURK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON CARLSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN SMITH | MEMBER, PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP ANTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BALLARD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN QUIGLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERMAN SCHAPIRO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN PHILLIPS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER KELLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARIN KALTSCHMIDT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT HUNT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEN FULGHAM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOM JACKSON JR | CAL POLY PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $447,728 | $154,426 |
| FRANK WHITLATCH | EXEC DIRECTOR & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $265,494 | $112,869 |
| SHERIE GORDON | STAFF REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $271,296 | $68,519 |
| EDEN DONAHUE | FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $112,492 | $62,720 |
| CARLA HO'A | STAFF REPRESENTATIVE THRU 4/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $61,526 | $0 |
| JORDAN KEMME | STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $5,253 | $0 |
| JACK MCGURK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON CARLSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN M SMITH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HARRIS | MEMBER/PAST BOARD CHAIR THRU 10/2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARIN KALTSCHMIDT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER KELLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN FULGHAM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT FRAESE | MEMBER THRU 10/2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP ANTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT HUNT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN QUIGLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 HARPST ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-8222
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEVE KARP, 1 HAPRST STREET, ARCATA, CA 95521
- Signed the 990
- STEVE KARP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (707) 826-5200
- Website
- GIVING.HUMBOLDT.EDU
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-6077724 or by the name CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION.
- 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
SEE SCHEDULE OTHE CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION PROVIDES EXPERTISE, FIDUCIARY OVERSIGHT AND ADVOCACY TO INCREASE CHARITABLE GIVING AND MANAGE THE ENDOWMENT AND OTHER CHARITABLE FUNDS. THE FOUNDATION SERVES HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY IN SEVERAL WAYS: 1. STEWARD ASSETS - ENSURE THAT CONTRIBUTIONS ARE WELL INVESTED AND USED AS DONORS INTEND.2. DEPLOY ASSETS - ENSURE THAT CONTRIBUTED FUNDS ARE EFFICIENTLY DISTRIBUTED AND PRODUCTIVELY USED BY THE UNIVERSITY. 3. RAISE NEW ASSETS - ENGAGE IN THE FUNDRAISING PROCESS IN ORDER TO INCREASE AMOUNT AND QUALITY OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY. 4. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT - BE FAMILIAR WITH THE STRATEGIES AND DIRECTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND PROVIDE COMMENTARY AND FEEDBACK TO UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP. 5. ADVOCACY - SERVE AS SPOKESPERSON AND AMBASSADORS FOR THE UNIVERSITY.
Program accomplishments
- SERVICES INCLUDE FORWARDING EARNINGS TO 189 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AND 76 CAMPUS PROGRAMS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ENDOWMENT RESTRICTIONS; ADMINISTERING 355 CHARITABLE ACCOUNTS DEDICATED TO UNIVERSITY PURPOSES; AND MANAGING 291 ENDOWED AND 1 NON-ENDOWED INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS.Expenses $14,422,545 · grants $12,188,296 · revenue $1,611,740
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
- 94-6077724
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1947
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B42I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $70,524,170
- Income (IRS master file)
- $38,437,021
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $15,901,704 | $15,284,888 | $70,524,170 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $17,318,140 | $10,471,051 | $67,694,266 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,878,555 | $10,477,277 | $59,513,876 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 94-6077724).
Questions about CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION is 94-6077724.
- Is CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1947.
- Are donations to CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION 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 CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION 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 CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION 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 CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEVE KARP.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,901,704, expenses of $15,284,888 and total assets of $70,524,170 at year end.
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