University of San Diego
501(c)(3)
81% goes to programs $23 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
University of San Diego is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 1946, with $622,209,265 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA, 92110 EIN 95-2544535 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2023)
$622.2M
▲ 12.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$608.6M
Net assets
$1.4B
Employees
5,935
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating81% to programs · $23 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 University of San Diego: 81% to programs · $23 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating29 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 University of San Diego: 29 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 University of San Diego: 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 University of San Diego: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Post-secondary education.
Contact & location
- Address
- 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA, 92110
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $433.9M (FY2013) to $622.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $373.4MNet assets $1.4B
Operating margin
2.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8B
Total liabilities
$373.4M
Net assets
$1.4B
Salaries & benefits
$270.6M
44% of expenses
Board members
31
29 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $622,209,265▲12.2% | $608,615,992▲8.0% | $1,449,547,018▲2.5% | $1,822,962,770▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $554,548,971▼5.4% | $563,765,452▲8.4% | $1,414,821,774▲2.1% | $1,767,903,401▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $586,050,045▲15.0% | $520,081,186▲12.3% | $1,385,911,144▼1.8% | $1,759,669,989▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $509,708,958▼2.1% | $463,007,341▼6.6% | $1,411,585,739▲20.1% | $1,729,508,375▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $520,612,377▼0.5% | $495,729,961▲4.1% | $1,175,294,834▼0.7% | $1,513,056,957▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $523,110,583▲1.0% | $476,146,010▲5.7% | $1,183,870,722▲5.7% | $1,440,789,128▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $518,045,159▲11.9% | $450,620,007▲4.2% | $1,119,529,201▲10.2% | $1,379,830,511▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $462,953,143▲3.6% | $432,579,966▲4.0% | $1,016,338,336▲10.0% | $1,286,591,480▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $446,849,245▼1.4% | $415,884,933▲4.8% | $923,724,020▼1.2% | $1,204,649,504▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $453,407,821▲4.5% | $396,717,189▲4.0% | $935,293,544▲2.4% | $1,208,192,519▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $433,892,160 | $381,639,005▲4.9% | $913,072,893▲12.9% | $1,182,120,992▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $363,816,940▲2.7% | $808,440,584▲12.6% | $1,080,271,002▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $354,376,021▲4.6% | $717,980,235▲2.7% | $1,009,539,708▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $338,687,899▲4.0% | $698,866,168▲15.4% | $972,492,431▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $325,685,457 | $605,568,764 | $884,684,573 | 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: James T Harris III — $1,060,727 (0.17% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James T Harris III | President & Trustee | 40 | $1,060,727 |
| Steven Lavin | Head Coach, Men's Basketball | 40 | $945,456 |
| Robert Shapiro | Dean, School of Law | 40 | $490,282 |
| Gail Baker Mccarty | Senior Vice President & Provost | 40 | $474,589 |
| Richard Virgin | Vp, University Advancement | 40 | $458,147 |
| William Mcgillis Former Assoc | Vp & Exec Director of Athletics | 40 | $417,654 |
| Kathryn Roig | Vice President For Finance & Cfo | 40 | $415,446 |
| Thomas Skinner | General Counsel | 40 | $414,714 |
| Chell A Roberts Dean Shiley | Marcos School of Engineering | 40 | $412,488 |
| Ky Snyder | Vp, University Operations | 40 | $412,238 |
| Timothy Keane | Dean, Knauss School of Business | 40 | $372,204 |
| Andrew T Allen | Vp, Institutional Effectiveness | 40 | $365,412 |
| Steven Smith | Faculty, School of Law | 40 | $365,114 |
| Charlotte Johnson | Vice President, Student Affairs | 40 | $362,141 |
| Marko Svetina Department | Chair of Finance and Real Estate | 40 | $348,715 |
| Noelle Norton | Dean, College of Arts and Sciences | 40 | $329,984 |
| Patricia Marquez | Dean, Kroc School of Peace Studies | 40 | $323,496 |
| Kimberly White Smith | Dean, School of Leadership | 40 | $321,683 |
| Stephen Ferruolo | Former Dean, School of Law | 40 | $320,386 |
| Jane Georges | Dean, School of Nursing | 40 | $251,810 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Rudolph & Sletten Inc | Construction | $18,231,939 |
| Level 10 Construction | Construction | $4,124,024 |
| Tucker Sadler Architects Inc | Architectural | $2,423,119 |
| Quarles and Brady LLP | Consulting | $1,070,054 |
| Garuda Labs Inc | Consulting | $969,882 |
Grants received · $52.9M total
270 grants to University of San Diego totaling $52.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecmc Foundation | General support | 2024 | $419,375 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2024 | $105,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $88,093 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $70,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $57,324 |
| American Physical Society | Travel - participant support | 2024 | $40,767 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $36,900 |
| Carleton College | Development of novel augmented reality tool for teaching molecular visualization in biochemistry | 2024 | $35,547 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $33,500 |
| Accesslex Institute | Program support/research | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $20,400 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $16,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $16,250 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is University of San Diego a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. University of San Diego is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-2544535, based in San Diego, California.
- What is University of San Diego's EIN?
- University of San Diego's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-2544535.
- How much revenue does University of San Diego report?
- University of San Diego reported $622,209,265 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of University of San Diego's spending goes to programs?
- University of San Diego spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does University of San Diego have?
- CharityIndex grades University of San Diego A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does University of San Diego's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on University of San Diego's latest Form 990 is $1,060,727, paid to James T Harris III (President & Trustee).
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Data for University of San Diego (EIN 95-2544535) 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.