Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pomona, California, registered in 1966, with $97,840,823 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$97.8M
▼ 4.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$95.1M
Net assets
$69.0M
Employees
2,672
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 Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Inc: 83% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A 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 Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Inc: 9 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A 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 Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Inc: 5 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 Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To aid the educational mission of california state polytechnic university, pomona.
Bronco bookstore - offers the academic community all of the course materials, supplies, technology, spirit gear, and tools necessary for a successful university experience. it's mission is to provide these goods, and services in the most affordable and convenient manner possible. the bronco bookstore supports faculty efforts to identify the course materials that are most advantageous for student learning and completion. staff take pride in developing student employees with co-curricular experiences that enhance their classroom learning.
University village - the village offers valuable, well-maintained, and furnished accomodations for over 1,200 cal poly pomona students each year. by focusing on interpersonal relationships with its residents, housing services strives to create a safe, respectful and inclusive community. students engage with a supportive staff and dynamic environment that continually works to adapt to resident needs. the university village prides itself on advancing student success through a holistic, co-curricular education, and student employment opportunities.
Revenue grew from $70.8M (FY2013) to $97.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$214.3M
Total liabilities
$145.3M
Net assets
$69.0M
Salaries & benefits
$37.0M
39% of expenses
Board members
23
11 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,840,823▼4.1% | $95,107,821▲8.0% | $69,039,032▲11.5% | $214,322,565▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $102,046,596▲62.4% | $88,080,493▲64.1% | $61,939,984▲36.6% | $209,062,085▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $62,836,658▲70.6% | $53,674,901▲23.2% | $45,331,651▲38.7% | $190,787,176▲81.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $36,825,650▼31.6% | $43,567,023▼79.2% | $32,690,644▼15.0% | $105,430,579▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $53,807,212▼36.5% | $209,566,266▲185% | $38,456,033▼79.3% | $112,439,496▼53.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $84,772,819▲13.0% | $73,484,632▲14.6% | $186,021,257▲3.5% | $242,367,676▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $75,034,627▲5.0% | $64,112,786▲5.3% | $179,771,055▲1.3% | $243,310,152▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $71,478,768▲26.6% | $60,902,988▼8.8% | $177,445,991▲11.7% | $224,221,839▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $56,443,243▼20.8% | $66,780,083▲16.0% | $158,856,456▼6.9% | $204,248,526▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $71,256,505▲0.7% | $57,559,475▲8.9% | $170,638,575▲0.6% | $218,075,738▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $70,776,105 | $52,865,401▼0.9% | $169,668,650▲17.8% | $208,886,622▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $53,368,195▲2.9% | $144,042,380▲13.1% | $184,309,330▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $51,878,683▲8.9% | $127,390,762▲120% | $168,033,586▲49.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $47,650,444▲0.7% | $57,995,032▲21.7% | $112,313,332▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $47,312,870 | $47,641,751 | $101,670,451 | 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: Jared Ceja — $232,116 (0.24% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Ceja | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $232,116 |
| Aaron Neilson | Director of Dining | 40 | $169,915 |
| Joanne Mathew | Chief Financial Officer (until 3/24) | 40 | $161,991 |
| Randy Wallace Jr | Director Real Estate & Facilities | 40 | $153,148 |
| Clint Aase | Director of Bookstore | 40 | $147,818 |
| Thomas Sekayan | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $142,208 |
| Shari Benson | Chief Human Resources Officer | 40 | $139,774 |
| Ricardo Quintero | Executive Director of Trio | 40 | $134,740 |
| David Corral | Associate Director, Dining Serivces | 40 | $131,280 |
| David Laxamana | Director of University Village | 40 | $114,664 |
| Megan Shadrick | Director | 0.5 | $8,038 |
| Homeyra Sadaghiani | Director | 0.5 | $2,649 |
| Frances Teves | Director | 0.5 | $2,500 |
| Alison A Baski | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Anissa S Patel | Director | 0.5 | — |
| April Jimenez-valadez | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Cade Wheeler | Director (until 5/24) | 0.5 | — |
| Christina Gonzales | Vice Chair (as of 5/24) | 0.5 | — |
| Cynthia Nelson | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Daniel Foncello | Director (until 7/23) | 0.5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| M & M Cleaning Services LLC | Cleaning Services | $740,756 |
| Calico Building Services Inc | Cleaning and Maintenance Services | $316,450 |
| Dw Landscape Inc | Landscaping | $315,742 |
| Property Builders Concepts & Maintenance | Building Repairs and Rehab | $272,765 |
| Kronos Saashr Inc | Payroll Services | $248,637 |
98 grants to Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Inc totaling $4.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation | Charitable support | 2024 | $538,738 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | California education learning lab grant | 2024 | $73,730 |
| United States Golf Association | 15/30/45 initiative | 2024 | $45,000 |
| University Enterprises Inc | Stipends for students | 2024 | $17,162 |
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | Scholarship | 2024 | $5,807 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation | Charitable | 2023 | $204,646 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Angeles forest post-fire chaparral restoration | 2023 | $102,261 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For general support | 2023 | $94,500 |
| University Enterprises Inc | Stipends for students | 2023 | $62,589 |
| American Chemical Society | General support | 2023 | $49,165 |
| United States Golf Association | 15/30/45 initiative | 2023 | $45,000 |
| Seti Institute | Research | 2023 | $40,828 |
| Brown University of Providence | Subcontract grant | 2023 | $32,637 |
1 grant totaling $224K in FY2023. All grants made by Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University | Support university | $224,273 |
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Data for Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Inc (EIN 95-2417645) 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.