University of San Francisco
84% goes to programs $31 to raise $100 Strong reserves
University of San Francisco is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1937, with $555,066,876 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA, 94117 EIN 94-1156628 Since 1937
Revenue (FY2024)
$555.1M
▲ 0.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$578.8M
Net assets
$1.0B
Employees
4,952
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating84% to programs · $31 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 Francisco: 84% to programs · $31 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating21 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 University of San Francisco: 21 mo reserves · -4% 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 University of San Francisco: 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 University of San Francisco: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Since 1855, the university of san francisco has dedicated itself to offering a daring and dynamic liberal arts education in the jesuit, catholic tradition. we are committed to educating hearts and minds to cultivate the full, integral development of each person and all persons; pursuing learning as a lifelong humanizing and liberating social activity; and advancing excellence as the standard for teaching, scholarship, creative expression, and service.
What they do
Education: the university (through its approximately 1,374 faculty and staff members) provides academic programs, associated research, and services dedicated to scholarship and the jesuit catholic tradition to approximately 8,791 students.
Auxiliary services: includes expenditures for the self-supporting activities of the university such as the operation of residence halls, dining services, student health services, faculty retreats, departmental meetings, and other events.
Other program services include sponsored research and expenditures for research and training. per the instructions for part iii, lines 4(a) - (d), charitable contributions and grants reported on part viii, line 1, are not considered revenue derived from program services.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA, 94117
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $423.5M (FY2013) to $555.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $392.3MNet assets $1.0B
Operating margin
-4.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4B
Total liabilities
$392.3M
Net assets
$1.0B
Salaries & benefits
$275.5M
48% of expenses
Board members
39
39 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $555,066,876▲0.4% | $578,767,644▼1.6% | $1,007,181,810▼0.6% | $1,399,476,202▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $553,015,973▼3.9% | $588,369,800▲3.1% | $1,013,737,948▲2.3% | $1,410,513,707▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $575,479,803▲1.2% | $570,798,259▲4.5% | $990,808,398▲0.4% | $1,419,559,948▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $568,780,406▼0.5% | $546,056,082▲20.2% | $987,013,762▼7.0% | $1,390,796,915▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $571,770,890▲3.1% | $454,111,648▼12.7% | $1,061,334,973▲25.3% | $1,504,911,825▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $554,812,646▲4.0% | $520,208,746▲1.8% | $847,123,176▲5.9% | $1,277,161,356▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $533,629,449▲1.6% | $511,020,721▲2.4% | $799,665,803▼0.4% | $1,219,365,222▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $525,337,720▲8.1% | $499,047,322▲5.8% | $802,687,907▲10.6% | $1,061,688,241▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $485,984,030▼0.1% | $471,623,181▲5.4% | $725,816,765▲7.5% | $990,005,080▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $486,413,756▲6.5% | $447,259,410▲4.5% | $675,431,658▲1.8% | $944,992,157▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $456,582,049▲7.8% | $427,941,742▲7.1% | $663,735,344▲6.2% | $938,007,639▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $423,455,897 | $399,696,415▲6.6% | $625,131,831▲8.3% | $904,475,519▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $375,120,648▲6.0% | $577,089,417▲14.1% | $864,325,619▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $353,918,657▲8.7% | $505,825,394▲2.5% | $797,809,390▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $325,503,652▲5.6% | $493,574,140▲20.1% | $750,173,403▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $308,300,223 | $411,110,776 | $662,617,941 | 990 |
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Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Ms Davis — $1,416,893 (0.24% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Davis | Acting Senior Vp and General Counsel | 40 | $1,416,893 |
| Mr Cross | Vp Business and Finance | 40 | $1,323,082 |
| Mr Gerlufsen | Head Men's Basketball Coach | 40 | $977,505 |
| Dr Fung | Vp Academic Affairs and Provost | 40 | $502,131 |
| Dr Oparah | Professor and Former Vp Academic Affairs and Provost | 40 | $439,613 |
| Mr Williams | Athletic Director | 40 | $437,535 |
| Mr Bawa | Vp Info Tech, Chief Information Officer | 40 | $382,183 |
| Dr Erhemjamts | Dean, School of Management | 40 | $365,114 |
| Mr London | Associate Vp Facilities Management | 40 | $340,674 |
| Dr Chincarini | Professor | 40 | $337,416 |
| Dr Leo | Professor | 40 | $316,978 |
| Dr Paris | Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences | 40 | $290,961 |
| Ms Ryder | Vp Marketing Communications | 40 | $288,166 |
| Ms Orio | Vp, Operations | 40 | $284,399 |
| Dr Fry-bowers | Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions | 40 | $283,251 |
| Ms Burke | Interim Vp, Development | 40 | $250,345 |
| Ms Mcclenahan | Vp Development | 40 | $224,802 |
| Dr Gary | Vp, Student Life | 40 | $202,880 |
| Dr Camperi | Professor and Former Dean, Arts and Sciences | 40 | $180,099 |
| Dr Groves | Vp, Strategic Enrollment Management (position Commenced 4/15/2025) | 40 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Building Maintenance | Building Maintenance | $8,295,906 |
| Cahill Contractors LLC | Construction | $2,698,755 |
| Hr Options Inc | Professional Employer Organization | $2,592,362 |
| Skyline Commercial Interiors Inc | Construction | $2,192,469 |
| Ellucian Company LP | It Consulting | $1,392,751 |
Grants received · $60.2M total
199 grants to University of San Francisco totaling $60.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Research Institute | Goldberg-benioff endowed professorship in prostate cancer translational biology | 2024 | $4,000,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $293,500 |
| Chapman University | Basic research | 2024 | $70,391 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $70,250 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $42,744 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $26,279 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | To provide scholarships for students | 2024 | $25,729 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Accesslex Institute | Program support/research | 2024 | $7,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Arc Research Institute | Goldberg-benioff endowed professorship in prostate cancer translational biology | 2023 | $4,000,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $2,423,222 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is University of San Francisco a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. University of San Francisco is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1156628, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is University of San Francisco's EIN?
- University of San Francisco's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1156628.
- How much revenue does University of San Francisco report?
- University of San Francisco reported $555,066,876 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of University of San Francisco's spending goes to programs?
- University of San Francisco spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does University of San Francisco have?
- CharityIndex grades University of San Francisco B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does University of San Francisco's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on University of San Francisco's latest Form 990 is $1,416,893, paid to Ms Davis (Acting Senior Vp and General Counsel).
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Data for University of San Francisco (EIN 94-1156628) 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.