Loma Linda University
69% goes to programs $14 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Loma Linda University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Loma Linda, California, registered in 1950, with $397,806,531 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 69% of spending to programs.
Po Box 2000, Loma Linda, CA, 92354 EIN 95-1816009 Since 1950
Revenue (FY2023)
$397.8M
▲ 8.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$380.8M
Net assets
$881.6M
Employees
2,893
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating69% to programs · $14 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 Loma Linda University: 69% to programs · $14 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating28 mo reserves · +4% 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 Loma Linda University: 28 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A 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 Loma Linda University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Loma Linda University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Educating ethical and proficient christian health professionals and scholars through instruction, example, and the pursuit of truth; expanding knowledge through research in the biological, behavioral, physical, and environmental sciences and applying this knowledge to health and disease; providing comprehensive, competent, and compassionate health care for the whole person through faculty, students, and alumni.
What they do
The school of dentistry trains students in the dental sciences to serve in various settings throughout the world. during the year students received degrees in dentistry, dental hygiene and the international dentist and eight post graduate programs. there were more than 90,000 patient visits in various clinics where students hone their clinical skills and prepare for board examinations. students volunteer for service in mobile clinics, health fairs, and community clinics. dental faculty are active in advancing knowledge through international lectures. during the year the school awarded the following degrees: graduate 25, bs 33, ms 17, dds 129.
School of allied health professions prepares graduates to be employees of choice for premier organizations around the world by providing them with practical learning experiences through partnerships with those open to sharing our vision. since 1966 the school has been training highly skilled and dedicated health care professionals in many fields. whatever their specialty, graduates enjoy job security, good paying wages, and the pleasures of a personally rewarding career. the school offers over fifty specialized health care degree options in the fields of cardiopulmonary sciences, clinical laboratory sciences, communication sciences and disorders, health infomatics and information management and administration, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, orthotics and prosthetics, physical therapy, physician assistant sciences, and radiation technology. during the year the school awarded the following degrees: as 55, bs 88, ms 178, phd 88, undergraduate 30.
Llu also operates schools of behavioral health, nursing, public health, pharmacy and religion. our integrated foundation division manages our trust and endowment portfolios, and real estates and retail services (such as the bookstore and market). supporting services operated by llu include student services academic affairs, athletic facilities, food services, general and financial administration, information systems, co-generation facility and maintenance. during the year the schools awarded the following degrees: graduate 22, bs 150, ms 219, phd 125, pharmd 60.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2000, Loma Linda, CA, 92354
- City
- Loma Linda
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $299.1M (FY2013) to $397.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.1BNet assets $881.6M
Operating margin
4.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9B
Total liabilities
$1.1B
Net assets
$881.6M
Salaries & benefits
$183.5M
48% of expenses
Board members
36
27 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $397,806,531▲8.9% | $380,820,289▼2.3% | $881,625,212▲6.4% | $1,947,539,284▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $365,254,224▼6.0% | $389,651,725▲12.9% | $828,563,657▲5.0% | $1,919,230,407▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $388,599,517▲10.9% | $345,106,673▲5.1% | $788,772,304▲2.2% | $1,899,889,644▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $350,502,232▲23.1% | $328,397,979▼11.3% | $771,503,942▲11.6% | $1,843,254,584▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $284,623,400▼17.8% | $370,403,909▲17.3% | $691,100,405▼9.3% | $1,680,846,175▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $346,450,345▲5.8% | $315,874,667▲4.6% | $761,991,467▲2.6% | $1,581,908,209▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $327,552,482▲10.7% | $302,021,846▲1.4% | $742,477,374▲4.3% | $1,572,793,672▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $295,906,125▼5.2% | $297,841,455▼3.9% | $711,868,621▲4.9% | $1,489,889,660▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $312,170,205▼7.5% | $310,024,407▲7.5% | $678,374,190▼3.3% | $1,331,668,433▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $337,483,524▲12.8% | $288,305,835▲8.9% | $701,874,118▲6.6% | $1,272,671,010▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $299,078,185 | $264,840,491▲3.9% | $658,164,544▲10.4% | $1,210,941,136▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $254,859,126▲1.6% | $596,000,508▲13.9% | $1,094,145,328▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $250,818,833▼3.2% | $523,064,656▲2.5% | $1,030,478,914▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $259,156,675▼10.0% | $510,107,080▲8.6% | $984,534,862▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $287,913,301 | $469,706,306 | $880,725,151 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Alan Herford — $494,369 (0.13% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Herford | Professor | 50 | $494,369 |
| Iris Hyunjoo Nam | Program Director 2 | 50 | $490,592 |
| Jayini Suman Thakker | Assoc Professor-program Dir | 50 | $397,995 |
| Jaime Lozada | Program Director 2 | 50 | $383,068 |
| Brian Chu | Dental Anesthesia Specialist | 50 | $369,518 |
| Robert A Handyside | Dean-school of Dentistry | 50 | $352,546 |
| Beverly Buckles | Dean-school of Behavioral Health | 50 | $250,947 |
| Helen Hopp Marshak | Dean-school of Public Health | 50 | $180,097 |
| Albert Reece | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Anthony Hilliard | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| April Wilson | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Barbara Mckinney | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Daniel Dawes | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| David P Harris | Vice President | 50 | — |
| Ella Simmons | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Erton Kohler | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Eunmee Shim | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Francis Chan | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| G Alexander Bryant | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gary Thurber | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Loma Linda University Health | Support & Risk Mgmt-insurance Services | $35,166,386 |
| Loma Linda University Shared Services I | Admin & It Support Services | $24,173,278 |
| Loma Linda University Medical Center | Hospital Services | $4,777,714 |
| Loma Linda Inland Empire Consortium For | Residency Education & Medical Services | $1,545,889 |
| Loma Linda University Children's Hospita | Hospital Services | $637,752 |
Grants received · $26.4M total
171 grants to Loma Linda University totaling $26.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | Scholarship | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Cf care center | 2024 | $92,280 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Medical diagnosis | 2024 | $60,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | Scholarship | 2024 | $17,435 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn | Annual grant payment fy25 center of excellence/research | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc | Clinical research | 2024 | $6,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $1,033,400 |
| Sac Health System | Residency program | 2023 | $620,203 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Research | 2023 | $291,872 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $265,221 |
| University of Southern California | Subaward | 2023 | $107,073 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Cf care center | 2023 | $93,125 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Medical diagnosis | 2023 | $60,000 |
Grants made · $275K in FY2023
5 grants totaling $275K in FY2023. All grants made by Loma Linda University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loma Linda University Church of Sda's | Support for church expansion | $187,500 |
| Loma Linda Academy | Support local sda school affiliated with llu | $41,440 |
| General Conference of Sda | To support the mission and health ministry of the sda church | $20,000 |
| Pan-african Academy of Christian Surgeons | To support the training of doctors in africa | $20,000 |
| 128cm Foundation | Tuition assistance | $6,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Loma Linda University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Loma Linda University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-1816009, based in Loma Linda, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Loma Linda University's EIN?
- Loma Linda University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-1816009.
- How much revenue does Loma Linda University report?
- Loma Linda University reported $397,806,531 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Loma Linda University's spending goes to programs?
- Loma Linda University spends about 69% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Loma Linda University have?
- CharityIndex grades Loma Linda University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Loma Linda University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Loma Linda University's latest Form 990 is $494,369, paid to Alan Herford (Professor).
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Data for Loma Linda University (EIN 95-1816009) 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.