Azusa Pacific University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Azusa, California, registered in 1946, with $219,587,773 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$219.6M
▼ 27.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$237.1M
Net assets
$213.7M
Employees
3,105
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Azusa Pacific University: 83% to programs · $18 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Azusa Pacific University: 11 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Azusa Pacific University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Azusa Pacific University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To advance the work of god in the world through academic excellence in higher education.
Auxiliary enterprises & other program revenue: the university provides, in addition to quality instruction, student life programs, facilities for the students, and activities to further promote the educational experience of students at the university.
Outreach ministries: outreach ministries help the university fulfill its mission of advancing the work of god in the world and encouraging students to develop a christian perspective of truth and life. the institute for outreach ministries facilitates trips to other countries.
Revenue declined from $301.4M (FY2013) to $219.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-8.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$402.2M
Total liabilities
$188.5M
Net assets
$213.7M
Salaries & benefits
$110.1M
46% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $219,587,773▼27.2% | $237,136,762▼6.7% | $213,731,506▼2.9% | $402,249,367▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $301,793,707▲10.5% | $254,200,939▼7.3% | $220,078,171▲25.6% | $417,350,965▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $273,144,020▼4.1% | $274,092,713▼2.9% | $175,179,389▼4.9% | $364,665,569▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $284,701,299▼4.5% | $282,230,496▼7.3% | $184,117,996▲15.1% | $393,054,985▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $298,077,591▼9.0% | $304,587,632▼5.1% | $159,985,887▼6.1% | $352,158,662▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $327,646,128▲2.2% | $321,001,504▼4.5% | $170,413,153▲3.4% | $354,808,843▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $320,695,476▲1.4% | $336,017,086▲5.4% | $164,869,368▼4.7% | $351,400,165▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $316,295,537▲0.4% | $318,884,121▲4.4% | $173,013,275▲7.3% | $362,784,904▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $315,168,898▲6.0% | $305,452,479▲3.5% | $161,179,660▲0.3% | $359,436,701▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $297,197,034▼1.4% | $294,998,560▼1.5% | $160,763,073▼13.3% | $358,183,746▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $301,388,739 | $299,496,609▲6.8% | $185,417,764▲2.3% | $365,187,421▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $280,556,962▲7.3% | $181,247,743▲6.6% | $358,057,963▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $261,577,830▲7.2% | $169,987,300▼6.9% | $357,762,208▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $243,996,616▲11.5% | $182,607,257▲9.3% | $361,951,418▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $218,831,655 | $167,047,934 | $358,794,690 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Adam Morris — $589,428 (0.25% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Morris | President | 40 | $589,428 |
| Aaron Dahlke | Vp Finance & Admin/cfo | 40 | $388,453 |
| Andrew Barton | Vp of Advancement | 40 | $246,705 |
| Michael White | Vp of Enrollment Management | 40 | $244,821 |
| Anita Henck | Provost/dean - School of Education | 40 | $239,966 |
| James Buckley | Secretary/general Counsel | 40 | $227,056 |
| Scott Martin | Associate Vp of Finance | 40 | $222,790 |
| Stephen Johnson | Interim Provost (part Year) | 40 | $200,179 |
| Maureen Taylor | Vp of Strategic Communication & Engagement | 40 | $197,223 |
| Keith Hall | Vp Student Belonging | 40 | $195,580 |
| Renee Pozza | Dean, School of Nursing | 40 | $180,554 |
| Stanton Emerson | Doctor, Student Health Center | 40 | $170,694 |
| Marjorie Graham-howard | Interim Dean, Bas & School of Education (part Year) | 40 | $166,136 |
| Rachel Castaneda | Professor | 40 | $162,800 |
| Dayana Duarte | Controller (part Year) | 40 | $162,390 |
| Monica Boutros | Associate General Counsel (part Year) | 40 | $160,747 |
| Cathy Mcintyre | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jesus Arriaga | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kelli O'gorman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Larry Acosta | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit | Food Services | $5,117,050 |
| Slingshot LP | Course Fulfillment Program | $1,902,243 |
| Education Dynamics LLC | Marketing Services | $1,435,725 |
| Trinity Construction Inc | Construction Svcs | $1,395,937 |
| Doug Giles General Contractor | Construction Svcs | $1,226,148 |
133 grants to Azusa Pacific University totaling $11.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $366,750 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $34,814 |
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $24,005 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,587 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $10,000 |
| United States Tennis Association Inc | Facility assistance program grant | 2024 | $9,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $876,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $224,950 |
| Family Health International | English language | 2023 | $45,877 |
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $27,905 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $21,474 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants | 2023 | $20,641 |
| California Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $17,250 |
| University of Southern California | Subaward | 2023 | $15,768 |
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Data for Azusa Pacific University (EIN 95-1744369) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.