Pomona College
90% goes to programs $53 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Pomona College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Claremont, California, registered in 1954, with $329,449,183 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
150 E 8th St, Claremont, CA, 91711 EIN 95-1664112 Since 1954
Revenue (FY2023)
$329.4M
▲ 35.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$303.8M
Net assets
$3.5B
Employees
2,971
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →DProgram efficiency40% of the rating90% to programs · $53 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 Pomona College: 90% to programs · $53 to raise $100 earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating138 mo reserves · +8% 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 Pomona College: 138 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a B+ 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 Pomona College: 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 Pomona College: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Pomona college is widely regarded as one of the world's leading liberal arts colleges, offering an ideal environment for intellectually curious students to pursue their academic and life goals.
What they do
Auxiliary enterprises: a majority of pomona college students reside in campus housing throughout their college career, a testament to the quality of life on campus. the scale and arrangement of pomona's 14 residence halls encourage students to get to know each other. ranging in size from 60 to 250 students, with an average of about 120 each, these coeducational residences are large enough to bring together students with a variety of interests and experiences, but small enough to allow residents to work in cohesive groups. pomona provides self-operated dining and catering services at three dining halls. pomona's goal is to serve food that is healthy, fresh and delicious and that is produced in a just and sustainable manner. the instructional and extra-curricular programs are further supported by bridges auditorium, a performing arts center that seats 2,500, and seaver theatre, a comprehensive theatre complex featuring a 350-seat auditorium and 100-seat experimental theatre space. athletic facilities include a center for athletics, recreation and wellness, the haldeman aquatics center, and fields for softball, baseball, track, soccer, football, lacrosse and more. pomona college has made significant investments to make the campus more sustainable, including building the first leed-platinum large-scale residence halls in the west, to installing solar energy and removing impermeable surfaces and replacing them with drought resistant landscaping and permeable ground cover. the college has pledged to be carbon-neutral by 2030 as part of the american colleges and universities presidents' climate commitment (acupcc).
Student services: pomona college offers students a wide variety of programs to extend their education beyond the classroom, including clubs, sports, the student life newspaper and student government. other resources offered to students include the office of black student affairs, the asian american resource center, the chicano/latino student affairs center, the women's union and the queer resource center. the college also assists students with orientation, registration and academic counseling. from their first year at pomona, students can turn to the career development office (cdo), which provides resources, services and career advising. students also can apply for the cdo's program of summer internships in the u.s. and abroad. the claremont colleges' student health services stresses preventative medicine and health awareness, while monsour counseling and psychological services provide mental health and wellness services. the interfaith office of the chaplains directs the programs of the claremont colleges' mcalister center for religious activities, assisting students in making contact with members of their community of belief. working closely with students, faculty and staff, the division of student affairs aims to provide services, activities, and resources that support the college's educational enterprise and enable each student to learn, grow, and develop while at pomona.
Other program servicesother-public service, institutional support, academic support: in order to facilitate our program of instruction and research, pomona college provides institutional support through our business office, alumni relations, information technologies, communications, major gifts/giving and staff educational support to keep our staff informed of new and developing ways to advance our primary mission. the draper center for community partnerships is the college's main avenue for fostering mutually beneficial exchanges among community members, students, faculty and staff in order to support educational outreach initiatives, community-based research and learning, and other community engagement activities. the draper center's signature program, the pomona college academy for youth success (pays), is a college access program for high school students that aims to increase the pool of students prepared to enter highly selective colleges and u
Contact & location
- Address
- 150 E 8th St, Claremont, CA, 91711
- City
- Claremont
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $275.5M (FY2013) to $329.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $424.6MNet assets $3.5B
Operating margin
7.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.9B
Total liabilities
$424.6M
Net assets
$3.5B
Salaries & benefits
$122.6M
40% of expenses
Board members
27
26 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $329,449,183▲35.2% | $303,814,330▲4.0% | $3,493,073,504▲7.1% | $3,917,637,466▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $243,684,660▼51.1% | $292,117,990▲14.0% | $3,260,270,621▲0.9% | $3,668,675,252▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $498,817,030▲112% | $256,227,769▲20.3% | $3,230,986,677▼8.0% | $3,643,695,009▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $235,119,844▼12.4% | $213,027,492▼13.4% | $3,510,104,000▲29.8% | $3,932,260,494▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $268,454,382▲20.3% | $245,984,591▲4.1% | $2,704,817,902▼2.4% | $3,154,346,294▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $223,167,314▼7.0% | $236,392,755▲1.0% | $2,772,058,324▲2.9% | $3,145,912,286▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $239,935,789▼9.2% | $234,136,281▲6.1% | $2,694,721,769▲4.2% | $3,056,095,414▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $264,255,784▲12.0% | $220,731,536▲5.6% | $2,587,152,092▲8.9% | $2,923,794,227▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $236,007,307▼16.0% | $209,006,591▲5.4% | $2,375,887,633▼5.0% | $2,706,885,810▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $281,036,898▲2.0% | $198,339,717▲4.7% | $2,501,167,198▼0.1% | $2,818,942,000 | 990 |
| 2013 | $275,511,109 | $189,484,889▲6.2% | $2,502,857,379▲13.7% | $2,818,129,750▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $178,439,692▲6.3% | $2,201,183,212▲7.5% | $2,509,752,885▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $167,807,560▲5.3% | $2,047,008,003▼1.0% | $2,350,970,300▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $159,308,086▲6.9% | $2,068,024,088▲15.8% | $2,368,878,238▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $148,961,000 | $1,786,019,000 | $2,105,313,000 | 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: Gabi Starr — $826,733 (0.27% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabi Starr | President | 40 | $826,733 |
| David Wallace | Asst Treasurer/cio | 40 | $590,090 |
| Jeff Roth | Vp Treasurer, Coo | 40 | $429,075 |
| Joshua Ross | Dir. of Investments | 40 | $389,679 |
| Maria Watson | Vp Advancement | 40 | $381,152 |
| Emily Webb | Dir. of Investments | 40 | $332,716 |
| Avis Hinkson | Vp Dean of Students | 40 | $329,154 |
| Robert Gaines | Vp Dean of the College | 40 | $324,338 |
| Seth Allen | Vp Strategy/dean Adm & Fin Aid | 40 | $323,672 |
| Gary Smith | Professor | 40 | $315,801 |
| Yuqing Wu | Vp Dean of the College | 40 | $302,757 |
| Jose Rodriguez | Vp Chief Information Officer | 40 | $294,519 |
| Eleanor Brown | Professor | 40 | $262,469 |
| Robert Robinson | Asst Vp of Facilities | 40 | $255,869 |
| Pierre Englebert | Professor | 40 | $251,669 |
| Mary Lou Woods | Asst Vp/assoc Treasurer | 40 | $250,433 |
| Mark Kendall | Chief Communications Officer | 40 | $224,538 |
| Christina Ciambriello | Board Sec/pres Ast | 40 | $213,294 |
| Dana Wood | Asst Treasurer | 40 | $171,319 |
| Erin Collins | Registrar | 40 | $123,035 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Associates LLC | Investment Advisory | $1,375,000 |
| Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP | Legal Services | $1,321,464 |
| Kpmg LLP | Tax/audit Services | $602,862 |
| Tiaa Kaspick LLC | Investment Advisory | $589,085 |
| Kay F Collins | Custom Furniture | $462,882 |
Grants received · $15.6M total
209 grants to Pomona College totaling $15.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pomona College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pomona College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-1664112, based in Claremont, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Pomona College's EIN?
- Pomona College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-1664112.
- How much revenue does Pomona College report?
- Pomona College reported $329,449,183 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Pomona College's spending goes to programs?
- Pomona College spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Pomona College have?
- CharityIndex grades Pomona College C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Pomona College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Pomona College's latest Form 990 is $826,733, paid to Gabi Starr (President).
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Data for Pomona College (EIN 95-1664112) 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.