Nonprofit · EIN 95-1916051
HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · FULLERTON, CA 92831
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $29,843,406 | $32,728,318 | -$2,884,912 | $29,280,865 | $21,158,325 | $8,122,540 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $28,070,780 | $31,839,371 | -$3,768,591 | $31,261,108 | $22,032,376 | $9,228,732 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $31,921,490 | $32,287,591 | -$366,101 | $36,251,970 | $23,773,191 | $12,478,779 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,351,883
- of which government grants
- $165,547
- Program service revenue
- $27,886,577
- Investment income
- $337,477
- Net rental income
- $300,299
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$210,358
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$32,830
- Other revenue
- $267,469
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,796,335
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $524,315
- Other salaries and wages
- $11,191,046
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,583,432
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $71,900
- Occupancy
- $917,754
- Travel
- $949,818
- Depreciation
- $1,053,680
- Program services (functional)
- $27,474,085
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,617,618
- Fundraising (functional)
- $636,615
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $31,261,108
- Total assets, end of year
- $29,280,865
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,158,325
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,122,540
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,484,479
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,908,865
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$2,282,536
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,405,076
- Gross receipts
- $31,261,963
- Employees
- 554
- Volunteers
- 14
- 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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL ALEXANDER | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $216,551 | $91,386 |
| MICHAEL MULRYAN | VP FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADV. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,448 | $9,457 |
| TERESA SMITH | VP FOR ENROLLMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,216 | $9,516 |
| STEVE EDGINGTON | VP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,610 | $2,058 |
| JOSHUA ARNOLD | VP FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,473 | $13,067 |
| REBECCA PACIFICAR | VP FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE Officer | 40 | $125,645 | $902 |
| THOMAS MCGLINCHEY | FORMER VP FOR BUSINESS/FINANCE Former | 40 | $111,483 | $7,717 |
| LAURA STEELE | DEAN SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,916 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MULLINS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DON ROWE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT MARTIN | SECRETARY/ TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE CLAUSEN | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN ELLIOTT | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN BAIRD | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN LEMMONS | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM WINTERS | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KAYLENE CARR | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANTHONY CLARK | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID LEWIS | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RICHARD LUKAS | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF METZGER | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PHIL STOLBERG | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Alexander | President Officer | 40 | $198,622 | $86,810 |
| Thomas McGlinchey | VP for business and finance (Part Year) Officer | 40 | $200,121 | $20,317 |
| Michael Mulryan | VP for institutional Adv. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,140 | $13,244 |
| Steve Edgington | VP of Academic Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,267 | $1,893 |
| Teresa Smith | VP for Enrollment Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,968 | $9,087 |
| Joshua Arnold | VP for Student Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,043 | $11,376 |
| Laura Steele | Dean School of Psychology Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,398 | $380 |
| Don Rowe | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Martin | Secretary/ Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| William Mullins | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Puckett | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Clausen | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Sherman | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Glen Elliott | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Baird | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Lemmons | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Winters | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Pacificar | VP for business and finance Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Alexander | President Officer | 40 | $202,322 | $83,110 |
| Thomas McGlinchey | VP for business and finance Officer | 40 | $179,317 | $22,834 |
| Michael Mulryan | VP for institutional Adv. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,901 | $12,123 |
| Steve Edgington | VP of Academic Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,636 | $1,960 |
| Teresa Smith | VP for Enrollment Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,358 | $9,238 |
| Laura Steele | Dean School of Psychology Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,109 | $380 |
| Charles Puckett | Secretary/ Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Rowe | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| William Mullins | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Templeton | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Clausen | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Sherman | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Glen Elliott | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Baird | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremy Jernigan | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Lemmons | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Harrison | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Martin | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Winters | Board of Trustees Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2500 NUTWOOD AVE, FULLERTON, CA 92831-3102
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PAUL ALEXANDER, 2500 E NUTWOOD AVE, FULLERTON, CA 92831
- Signed the 990
- REBECCA PACIFICAR, VP FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE
- Phone
- (714) 879-3901
- Website
- WWW.HIU.EDU
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-1916051 or by the name HOPE INTERNATIONAL 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
THE MISSION OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS THROUGH CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION TO SERVE THE CHURCH AND IMPACT THE WORLD FOR CHRIST. THE UNIVERSITY SPECIALIZES IN FIELDS OFFERING SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCE ON SOCIETY (E.G. BUSINESS, EDUCATION, HEALTH SCIENCES, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND MINISTRY). HOPE STRESSES PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP, SERVANT LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
Program accomplishments
- HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IS AN INDEPENDENT, COMPREHENSIVE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES. THE UNIVERSITY MAINTAINS A CLOSE AFFILIATION WITH INDEPENDENT NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCHES AND CHURCHES OF CHRIST. FOUNDED IN 1928, HIU HAS EXPANDED ITS EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS TO INCLUDE DEGREE PROGRAMS THROUGH FIVE COLLEGES. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 5/31/25, HIU SERVED 1,534 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS IN DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS PROVIDED BOTH ON-GROUND AND ONLINE THROUGH THE CAMPUS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.Expenses $27,474,085 · grants $8,796,335 · revenue $27,886,577
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-1916051
- 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
- 1948
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B430)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $29,280,865
- Income (IRS master file)
- $31,261,963
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $29,843,406 | $32,728,318 | $29,280,865 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $28,070,780 | $31,839,371 | $31,261,108 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $31,921,490 | $32,287,591 | $36,251,970 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $33,510,753 | $31,905,283 | $35,873,104 | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 95-1916051).
Questions about HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY is 95-1916051.
- Is HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1948.
- Are donations to HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPE INTERNATIONAL 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 HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names PAUL ALEXANDER.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $216,551 (PAUL ALEXANDER, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,843,406, expenses of $32,728,318 and total assets of $29,280,865 at year end.
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