Pacific Union College
91% goes to programs $8 to raise $100
Pacific Union College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Angwin, California, registered in 1947, with $49,473,893 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
1 Angwin Ave, Angwin, CA, 94508 EIN 94-1279798 Since 1947
Revenue (FY2023)
$49.5M
▲ 12.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$50.4M
Net assets
$17.3M
Employees
822
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $8 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 Pacific Union College: 91% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -2% 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 Pacific Union College: 4 mo reserves · -2% 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 Pacific Union College: 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 Pacific Union College: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Seventh-day adventist college providing christ-centered education.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Angwin Ave, Angwin, CA, 94508
- City
- Angwin
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $67.1M (FY2013) to $49.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $64.6MNet assets $17.3M
Operating margin
-2.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$82.0M
Total liabilities
$64.6M
Net assets
$17.3M
Salaries & benefits
$20.7M
41% of expenses
Board members
19
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,473,893▲12.8% | $50,446,595▼2.4% | $17,348,866▲2.8% | $81,984,383▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $43,861,638▲4.8% | $51,704,932▲2.0% | $16,883,117▼26.8% | $86,658,470▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $41,849,060▼14.5% | $50,698,104▲7.8% | $23,057,141▼35.6% | $87,463,795▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $48,958,321▲17.4% | $47,020,433▼7.1% | $35,814,643▲24.0% | $98,736,096▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $41,709,082▼19.5% | $50,599,472▼5.8% | $28,872,128▼22.9% | $87,095,773▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $51,802,138▲3.7% | $53,698,851▼1.4% | $37,459,904▼7.2% | $86,026,117▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $49,970,521▼6.4% | $54,474,210▼3.9% | $40,377,991▼9.7% | $90,500,358 | 990 |
| 2016 | $53,359,381▼6.0% | $56,704,449▼5.3% | $44,730,053▼2.4% | $90,464,042▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $56,752,551▼6.7% | $59,855,664▲1.1% | $45,816,875▼9.0% | $91,240,925▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $60,839,408▼9.3% | $59,203,968▼7.5% | $50,345,596▼10.2% | $91,040,269▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $67,066,339 | $64,038,714▲6.7% | $56,035,468▲10.9% | $100,208,292▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $60,027,981▲6.2% | $50,547,209▲3.6% | $90,418,271▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $56,526,559▲3.0% | $48,808,298▼0.8% | $89,298,717▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $54,882,851▲11.3% | $49,223,200▲17.9% | $91,338,834▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $49,289,848 | $41,745,914 | $84,344,334 | 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: Ralph Trecartin — $197,220 (0.39% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Trecartin | Board Secretary & Puc President | 40 | $197,220 |
| Kimberly Dunker | Dean of Nursing Department | 40 | $131,901 |
| Hannah Saravanakumar | Associate Professor of Nursing | 40 | $115,089 |
| Stacy Nelson | Executive Director Human Resources | 40 | $112,599 |
| Robert Paulson | Professor of Kinesiology | 40 | $112,548 |
| Jean Buller | Professor of Education | 40 | $111,424 |
| Joy Hirdler | Puc Cfo/vp For Finance | 40 | $100,477 |
| Lindsay Hayasaka | Puc Vp For Academics | 40 | $92,726 |
| Andre Wang | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Berit Von Pohle | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bradford Newton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carlos Camacho | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dan Serns | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dwayne Leslie | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Erik Vandenburgh | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gina Brown | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jana Aagaard | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Karen Cress | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kenneth Weiss | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Leon Brown | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2022)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit | Food Service | $2,364,763 |
| Murphy Logan Roades-brown LLP | Legal | $221,652 |
| Paco's Painting | Painting | $104,830 |
Grants received · $602K total
30 grants to Pacific Union College totaling $602K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $25,480 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $44,050 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,597 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $9,750 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $7,990 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Education | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $33,500 |
| Impactassets Inc | Biology department | 2022 | $10,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,775 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $5,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $78,750 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $18,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $17,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pacific Union College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pacific Union College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1279798, based in Angwin, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Pacific Union College's EIN?
- Pacific Union College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1279798.
- How much revenue does Pacific Union College report?
- Pacific Union College reported $49,473,893 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Pacific Union College's spending goes to programs?
- Pacific Union College spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Pacific Union College have?
- CharityIndex grades Pacific Union College A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Pacific Union College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Pacific Union College's latest Form 990 is $197,220, paid to Ralph Trecartin (Board Secretary & Puc President).
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Data for Pacific Union College (EIN 94-1279798) 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.