Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pomona, California, registered in 2019, with $24,035,458 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$24.0M
▼ 32.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$16.9M
Net assets
$287.6M
Employees
0
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 Philanthropic Foundation: 85% 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 Philanthropic Foundation: 204 mo reserves · +30% 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 Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation: 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 Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To promote, secure and steward private support for the university.
Student support: support comes in many forms including equipment used in lab classes, supplies needed in a classroom, and travel expenses related to conferences and seminars.
Scholarships: scholarships provide financial support for qualified students. recipients are selected based on criteria established by the donor. that could include demonstrated financial need or for those with a certain gpa within a particular area of study.
Revenue declined from $157.5M (FY2019) to $24.0M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
29.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$290.5M
Total liabilities
$2.9M
Net assets
$287.6M
Salaries & benefits
$2.8M
17% of expenses
Board members
25
20 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,035,458▼32.2% | $16,903,829▲34.9% | $287,592,507▲9.8% | $290,537,647▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $35,446,161▲340% | $12,530,556▼7.9% | $261,941,627▲13.3% | $265,452,281▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,048,667▼60.3% | $13,598,241▲44.8% | $231,174,338▲9.5% | $233,128,639▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $20,250,176▼76.3% | $9,391,091▲32.7% | $211,108,283▼9.1% | $212,751,456▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $85,316,203▼45.8% | $7,075,280▲1.7% | $232,143,066▲52.0% | $233,690,764▲51.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $157,486,002 | $6,956,708 | $152,726,622 | $154,737,366 | 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.
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed A Al-khatib | Director | 2 | — |
| Brett D Berglund | Director | 2 | — |
| Cade Wheeler | Student Representative | 2 | — |
| Christina Gonzales | Vice President For Student | 5 | — |
| Daniele Lecesne | Interim Coo & Special Advisor | 5 | — |
| David P Singelyn | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Derrick Fang Defacto Officer | Chief Operating Officer | 0 | — |
| Diane G Miller | Board Chair | 5 | — |
| Dorothy L Roberts | Audit Committee Chair | 5 | — |
| Frances Teves | Ceo & Director | 5 | — |
| Ganpat I Patel | Director | 2 | — |
| Jawaad Malik | Director | 2 | — |
| John J Resich | Finance and Investment Com. Chair | 5 | — |
| Kristin S Crellin | Nominations and Governance | 5 | — |
| Lawrence M Gates | Director | 2 | — |
| Majed R Muhtaseb | Faculty Representative | 5 | — |
| Maria I Alvarez | Director | 2 | — |
| Michele L Gendreau | Development Committee Chair | 5 | — |
| Michelle Cardona | Interim Vice President For Adminstration | 5 | — |
| Mike Beckage | Director | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Jw Marriott Los Angeles | Catering Services | $206,255 |
| Ga Technical Services Inc | Audio/visual Upgrades | $100,330 |
65 grants to Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation totaling $186.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $58,019 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $55,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $36,522 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $231,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $145,250 |
| San Francisco Foundation | For the transfer scholarship program. | 2023 | $100,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $40,557 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $36,600 |
| California Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $32,302 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $23,043 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2023 | $10,000 |
3 grants totaling $4.1M in FY2024. All grants made by Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University Pomona | Student scholarships | $3,250,659 |
| Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Inc | Charitable support | $538,738 |
| California State Polytechnic University Pomona | Student support | $298,239 |
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Data for Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation (EIN 83-2300241) 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.