Nonprofit · EIN 95-1644035
POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92106
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $200,343,026 | $207,758,368 | -$7,415,342 | $251,247,589 | $96,067,448 | $155,180,141 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $187,333,231 | $182,120,635 | $5,212,596 | $252,340,054 | $90,056,033 | $162,284,021 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $177,988,756 | $173,346,232 | $4,642,524 | $261,740,068 | $105,128,956 | $156,611,112 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,850,169
- of which government grants
- $678,637
- Program service revenue
- $189,148,515
- Investment income
- $3,122,115
- Net rental income
- $232,956
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $171,939
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$10,729
- Other revenue
- $222,227
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $59,529,292
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,977,214
- Other salaries and wages
- $69,333,059
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $89,737,329
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $296,157
- Accounting fees
- $133,960
- Occupancy
- $13,419,408
- Travel
- $3,582,855
- Depreciation
- $7,946,502
- Program services (functional)
- $160,452,068
- Management and general (functional)
- $45,038,462
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,267,838
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $252,340,054
- Total assets, end of year
- $251,247,589
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $96,067,448
- Net assets, end of year
- $155,180,141
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $167,277,362
- Publicly traded securities
- $42,022,569
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $146,583,885
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,596,256
- Gross receipts
- $200,540,378
- Employees
- 2,503
- Volunteers
- 26
- Year formed
- 1918
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT BROWER | PRESIDENT (PART YEAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $542,394 | $45,696 |
| DR KERRY FULCHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $307,371 | $60,460 |
| JEFF BOLSTER | VP OF UNIVERSITY SERVICES Key employee | 40 | $174,611 | $129,080 |
| JOSEPH LALUZERNE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $225,198 | $54,410 |
| MARY PAUL | VP OF STUDENT LIFE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,839 | $107,917 |
| JIM DAICHENDT | PROVOST Key employee | 40 | $178,531 | $39,174 |
| HOLLY IRWIN | VICE PRESIDENT FOR MISSION AND CALLING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,848 | $42,266 |
| SAMARA TIMMS | AVP FOR HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,845 | $18,705 |
| WALTER AUGUSTINE | VP FOR INTERCULTURAL ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,012 | $7,056 |
| DOUGLAS PIERCE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK POWER | VICE CHAIR (PART YEAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NELL BECKER SWEEDEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SWARTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN STONE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY FRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
20 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSE HERNANDEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB SONGER | TRUSTEE (PART YEAR) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MENDELL THOMPSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KORDELL KEKOA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARYL NICHOLSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY SMEE | EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN SPAITE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RENE BRAVO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOISES CHAMPO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE LACHER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN CHUNG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONNA KNOX SCHENGEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALBERT HUNG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LADONNA CRABB | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRAVIS MARSHALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK LEHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE HEAP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN LOPEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAREN PITCHER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAREN REED | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 35 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Brower | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $391,220 | $49,877 |
| Kerry Fulcher | Provost Key employee | 40 | $238,780 | $48,727 |
| Joseph D LaLuzerne | VP of Finance Officer | 40 | $216,201 | $59,657 |
| Jeff Bolster | VP of University Services Key employee | 40 | $161,700 | $111,882 |
| Daniel Bothe | Department Chair Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,745 | $25,583 |
| Jim Daichendt | Vice Provost Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,337 | $36,892 |
| Maria Zack | Department Chair Highest-paid employee | 40 | $185,751 | $16,282 |
| Holly Irwin | Vice Provost Highest-paid employee | 40 | $163,637 | $37,296 |
| Corey Fling | Chief Information Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,117 | $16,327 |
| Douglas Pierce | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Power | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Swartz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Albert Hung | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Lopez | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Chung | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Spaite | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daryl C Nicholson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Smee | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Stone | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonna Knox Schengel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jose Hernandez | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Alexander | Trustee (part year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kordell Kekoa | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LaDonna Crabb | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Fry | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lawrence Lacher | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Lehman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Robertson | Trustee (part year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mendell Thompson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Moises Champo | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nell Becker Sweeden | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rene Bravo | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Songer | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Heap | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Travis Marshall | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Brower | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $425,443 | $50,598 |
| Kerry Fulcher | Provost Key employee | 40 | $251,234 | $57,393 |
| Joseph D LaLuzerne | VP of Finance Officer | 40 | $227,964 | $58,697 |
| Kelly Smith | VP of University Advancement Key employee | 40 | $200,012 | $59,746 |
| Jeff Bolster | VP of University Services Key employee | 40 | $155,850 | $101,621 |
| Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon | Vice Provost Highest-paid employee | 40 | $224,804 | $28,998 |
| Maria Zack | Department Chair Highest-paid employee | 40 | $197,674 | $18,545 |
| Holly Irwin | Vice Provost Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,443 | $37,957 |
| Jim Daichendt | Vice Provost Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,236 | $33,662 |
| Corey Fling | Chief Information Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $185,696 | $18,091 |
| Douglas Pierce | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Baruth | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Power | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Albert Hung | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Lopez | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Chung | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Spaite | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daryl C Nicholson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Smee | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Stone | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Nells | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonna Knox Schengel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jose Hernandez | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Alexander | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kordell Kekoa | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LaDonna Crabb | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Fry | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lawrence Lacher | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Robertson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mendell Thompson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Moises Champo | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nell Becker Sweeden | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rene Bravo | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Songer | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Swartz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven R Scott | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Travis Marshall | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3900 LOMALAND DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92106-2810
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR KERRY FULCHER, 3900 LOMALAND DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92106
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH LALUZERNE, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (619) 849-2200
- Website
- WWW.POINTLOMA.EDU
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-1644035 or by the name POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY.
- 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
POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY EXISTS TO PROVIDE HIGHER EDUCATION IN A VITAL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY WHERE MINDS ARE ENGAGED AND CHALLENGED, CHARACTER IS MODELED AND FORMED, AND SERVICE BECOMES AN EXPRESSION OF FAITH. WE ASPIRE TO BE A LEARNING COMMUNITY WHERE GRACE IS FOUNDATIONAL, TRUTH IS PURSUED, AND HOLINESS IS A WAY OF LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING STUDENT AID, PREPARE STUDENTS TO ADDRESS THE COMPLEX ISSUES FACING OUR WORLD TODAY WITH INTEGRITY AND FORWARD THINKING. PLNU GRADUATES ENTER THE WORKFORCE PREPARED TO INFLUENCE OUR WORLD FOR GOOD. PLNU SERVES MORE THAN 4,800 STUDENTS OFFERING MORE THAN 50 UNDERGRADUATE AREAS OF STUDY AND 12 GRADUATE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.Expenses $94,457,076 · grants $48,589,371 · revenue $161,696,747
- ACADEMIC SUPPORT BOLSTERS PLNU STUDENTS' ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE THROUGH RESOURCES LIKE THE TUTORIAL CENTER, PLNU'S RYAN LIBRARY, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, AND MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY.Expenses $40,102,636 · grants $10,939,921 · revenue $1,522,633
- STUDENT SERVICES ENRICHES THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND RESOURCES LIKE THE OFFICES OF STRENGTHS AND VOCATION, THE WELLNESS CENTER, OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP AND RECREATION, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, AND STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES.Expenses $25,892,356 · revenue $25,929,135
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
- 95-1644035
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1937
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B430)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $251,247,589
- Income (IRS master file)
- $200,540,378
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $200,343,026 | $207,758,368 | $251,247,589 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $187,333,231 | $182,120,635 | $252,340,054 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $177,988,756 | $173,346,232 | $261,740,068 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $169,725,764 | $159,137,421 | $249,479,852 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 95-1644035).
Questions about POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY is 95-1644035.
- Is POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1937.
- Are donations to POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 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 POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 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 POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 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 POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR KERRY FULCHER.
- Who are the officers and directors of POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 35 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $542,394 (ROBERT BROWER, PRESIDENT (PART YEAR)).
- How much revenue does POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $200,343,026, expenses of $207,758,368 and total assets of $251,247,589 at year end.
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