Pitzer College
86% goes to programs $42 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Pitzer College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Claremont, California, registered in 1964, with $113,582,839 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
1050 N Mills Ave, Claremont, CA, 91711 EIN 95-2261113 Since 1964
Revenue (FY2024)
$113.6M
▲ 4.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$112.1M
Net assets
$287.5M
Employees
1,222
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $42 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 Pitzer College: 86% to programs · $42 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating31 mo reserves · +1% 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 Pitzer College: 31 mo reserves · +1% 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 Pitzer 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 Pitzer College: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Pitzer college is an educational institution focusing on undergraduate education.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1050 N Mills Ave, Claremont, CA, 91711
- City
- Claremont
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $74.9M (FY2013) to $113.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $94.3MNet assets $287.5M
Operating margin
1.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$381.7M
Total liabilities
$94.3M
Net assets
$287.5M
Salaries & benefits
$47.2M
42% of expenses
Board members
31
30 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,582,839▲4.6% | $112,086,533▲5.0% | $287,458,507▲6.1% | $381,744,220▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $108,539,452▲5.4% | $106,720,082▲7.9% | $270,993,492▲6.3% | $370,941,078▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $102,976,428▲2.5% | $98,877,204▲12.6% | $254,909,524▲3.3% | $359,153,891▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $100,475,208▲61.2% | $87,841,494▲46.6% | $246,809,406▼0.9% | $346,814,524▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $62,327,201▼28.5% | $59,938,668▼24.1% | $249,086,688▲17.8% | $349,158,922▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $87,218,452▲0.4% | $78,945,945▼0.5% | $211,516,039▲4.9% | $313,941,759▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $86,895,515▼5.1% | $79,345,284▼0.5% | $201,635,102▲7.0% | $300,841,816▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $91,603,051▲20.5% | $79,722,037▲4.6% | $188,357,413▲2.2% | $288,767,652▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $76,009,126▲3.1% | $76,223,558▲4.7% | $184,256,913▲7.7% | $279,189,334▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $73,728,314▼6.0% | $72,792,462▲3.7% | $171,142,403▼4.1% | $265,529,078▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $78,436,019▲4.7% | $70,197,481▲3.2% | $178,432,669▲0.9% | $275,870,697▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $74,908,145 | $68,016,469▲1.9% | $176,780,262▲10.8% | $270,616,829▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $66,721,971▲4.2% | $159,590,949▲13.0% | $254,466,021▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $64,053,667▲4.0% | $141,268,153▼0.8% | $240,180,991▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $61,581,311▲6.6% | $142,467,443▲17.7% | $240,043,509▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $57,784,134 | $121,035,173 | $216,681,047 | 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: Strom C Thacker — $531,615 (0.47% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strom C Thacker | President | 40 | $531,615 |
| Sharon N Snowiss | Professor/faculty (thru 07/24) | 40 | $419,921 |
| Nigel J Boyle | Professor/faculty | 40 | $395,269 |
| Laura Schaefer | Coo, Vp and Treasurer | 40 | $377,612 |
| Allen M Omoto - Vp of | Academic Affairs/dean of Faculty | 40 | $303,753 |
| David S Moore | Professor/faculty (thru 06/24) | 40 | $279,649 |
| James S Marchant | Vice President & Chief of Staff | 40 | $249,183 |
| Patrice Langevin - Avp of | Facilities, Cap. Projects & Safety | 40 | $221,787 |
| Elisa Alban-ashley | Executive Director of Operations | 40 | $217,594 |
| Yvonne C Berumen | Vp of Admission & Fin. Aid | 40 | $216,912 |
| Pamela Mader | Avp For Finance | 40 | $182,506 |
| Gary Cordova - Vp of College | Advancement & Communications | 40 | $181,654 |
| Melanie Lacy Sorenson | Board Secretary | 40 | $127,910 |
| Alissa Okuneff Roston | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Bridget Baker | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Cathy Siegel Weiss | Trustee | 2 | — |
| David B Levin | Trustee | 2 | — |
| David H Good | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Derek Mitchell | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Diana Bob | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit Management Company | Food Services | $4,269,999 |
| Hamilton Healthcare Construction | Construction | $765,193 |
| Husch Blackwell LLP | Legal Services | $338,974 |
| Brian R Bloom | Architecture | $262,320 |
| Moss Adams LLP | Accounting | $215,438 |
Grants received · $10.4M total
137 grants to Pitzer College totaling $10.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pitzer College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pitzer College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-2261113, based in Claremont, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Pitzer College's EIN?
- Pitzer College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-2261113.
- How much revenue does Pitzer College report?
- Pitzer College reported $113,582,839 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Pitzer College's spending goes to programs?
- Pitzer College spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Pitzer College have?
- CharityIndex grades Pitzer College B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Pitzer College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Pitzer College's latest Form 990 is $531,615, paid to Strom C Thacker (President).
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Data for Pitzer College (EIN 95-2261113) 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.