Golden Gate University
70% goes to programs $9 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Golden Gate University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1969, with $48,222,617 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 70% of spending to programs.
536 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94105 EIN 94-1585735 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$48.2M
▲ 3.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$59.1M
Net assets
$67.1M
Employees
627
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating70% to programs · $9 to raise $100
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 Golden Gate University: 70% to programs · $9 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · -22% margin
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 Golden Gate University: 14 mo reserves · -22% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 Golden Gate University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Golden Gate University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To change the lives of adult students through professional practice degrees and certifications.
Contact & location
- Address
- 536 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94105
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $67.1M (FY2013) to $48.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26.6MNet assets $67.1M
Operating margin
-22.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$93.6M
Total liabilities
$26.6M
Net assets
$67.1M
Salaries & benefits
$30.1M
51% of expenses
Board members
8
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,222,617▲3.1% | $59,055,075▼7.1% | $67,057,903▼9.8% | $93,641,950▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $46,758,409▼9.7% | $63,540,917▼1.4% | $74,332,969▼14.7% | $113,105,680▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $51,789,181▼36.5% | $64,430,060▲4.3% | $87,107,095▼11.6% | $126,943,760▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $81,559,491▲16.7% | $61,783,142▼5.3% | $98,567,197▲6.3% | $141,254,047▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $69,893,732▲2.4% | $65,209,388▼6.7% | $92,768,537▲14.2% | $142,840,704▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $68,236,029▲3.0% | $69,855,819▼3.8% | $81,263,703▼2.7% | $132,658,164▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $66,234,801▲5.7% | $72,631,920▲15.3% | $83,482,290▼8.3% | $131,431,720▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $62,660,126▲8.6% | $62,970,685▲4.1% | $90,999,873▼1.5% | $138,236,368▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $57,695,930▲2.2% | $60,503,435▼3.2% | $92,386,442▼0.8% | $141,605,926▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $56,480,717▼10.0% | $62,515,510▼4.2% | $93,087,476▼8.5% | $146,307,541▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $62,776,425▼6.4% | $65,247,142▼5.1% | $101,788,208▼5.2% | $157,964,843▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $67,080,082 | $68,787,446▼6.9% | $107,350,728▲3.5% | $162,225,732▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $73,865,197▲7.7% | $103,718,453▲1.2% | $159,697,198▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $68,565,563▲1.0% | $102,534,393▲3.0% | $152,368,535▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $67,860,119▲15.1% | $99,553,194▲14.4% | $150,855,496▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $58,939,621 | $87,012,400 | $139,750,600 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: David Fike — $533,453 (0.90% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Fike | President | 37.5 | $533,453 |
| Elaine Clark | Vp For Finance & Admin and Cfo | 37.5 | $297,068 |
| Courtney Borton | Chief Mktg/vp Mktg/enrol(thru 8/7/24) | 37.5 | $287,540 |
| Mark Yates | Dean, School of Law | 37.5 | $266,868 |
| Robert Shoffner | Exec Dir of Ageno School of Bus | 37.5 | $259,743 |
| Joaquin Gonzales III | Dean, Ggu Worldwide/vp, Glob Aff | 37.5 | $252,726 |
| Nathaniel Hinerman | Dean, Sch of Undergraduate Studies | 37.5 | $250,904 |
| David Lamanna | Assoc Vice Provost For Acad/student Aff | 37.5 | $216,613 |
| Chris Cardillo | Assoc Dean, Sch of Undergrad Studies | 37.5 | $197,873 |
| Michael Koperski | Exec Dir of Bus Svc, Facil & Admin | 37.5 | $196,913 |
| Brent White | Former Provost/vp of Acad Affairs | 0 | $110,000 |
| Barbara Mendelson | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Betty Yee | Trustee (thru 10/1/24) | 1 | — |
| Chip Conradi | Vice Chair/sec (thru 12/12/24) | 1 | — |
| Diane Yu | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Francis Ryu | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Melinda A Dunn | Chair | 1 | — |
| Nancy Tully | Trustee & Secretary | 1 | — |
| Nicholas Dirks | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Robert H Patterson | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Academic Press LLC | Program Development, Admin & Marketing | $496,063 |
| Novus Law Firm Inc | Legal Services | $196,185 |
| Hood and Strong LLP | Accounting Services | $106,770 |
Grants received · $4.3M total
32 grants to Golden Gate University totaling $4.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $95,800 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $12,277 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $1,108,145 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2022 | $22,258 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $12,776 |
| Accesslex Institute | Program support/research | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $6,147 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,900 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $119,950 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2021 | $11,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $9,706 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $449,925 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $449,925 |
Grants made · $6,207 in FY2014
1 grant totaling $6,207 in FY2014. All grants made by Golden Gate University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Craft Training Center | General support | $6,207 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Golden Gate University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Golden Gate University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1585735, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Golden Gate University's EIN?
- Golden Gate University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1585735.
- How much revenue does Golden Gate University report?
- Golden Gate University reported $48,222,617 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Golden Gate University's spending goes to programs?
- Golden Gate University spends about 70% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Golden Gate University have?
- CharityIndex grades Golden Gate University B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Golden Gate University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Golden Gate University's latest Form 990 is $533,453, paid to David Fike (President).
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Data for Golden Gate University (EIN 94-1585735) 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.