Westmont College
89% goes to programs $16 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Westmont College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 1941, with $113,202,620 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
955 La Paz Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108 EIN 95-1684793 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2024)
$113.2M
▼ 8.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$115.5M
Net assets
$247.6M
Employees
1,273
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 rating89% to programs · $16 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 Westmont College: 89% to programs · $16 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating26 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 Westmont College: 26 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 Westmont 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 Westmont College: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Westmont college is an undergraduate, residential, christian, liberal arts community serving god's kingdom by cultivating thoughtful scholars, grateful servants and faithful leaders for global engagement with the academy, church and world.
Contact & location
- Address
- 955 La Paz Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108
- City
- Santa Barbara
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $78.9M (FY2013) to $113.2M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $72.3MNet assets $247.6M
Operating margin
-2.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$319.9M
Total liabilities
$72.3M
Net assets
$247.6M
Salaries & benefits
$39.7M
34% of expenses
Board members
24
24 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,202,620▼8.7% | $115,451,839▼1.5% | $247,643,274▼0.8% | $319,893,393▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $124,041,984▲16.5% | $117,160,875▲2.8% | $249,646,116▲6.4% | $324,970,603▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $106,488,838▼12.1% | $114,003,862▲9.1% | $234,736,909▼4.8% | $312,561,011▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $121,110,665▲14.2% | $104,516,500▲10.5% | $246,525,716▲2.1% | $328,569,320▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $106,095,638▲7.0% | $94,555,835▼5.9% | $241,441,718▲10.1% | $327,873,836▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $99,172,732▼2.8% | $100,528,934▲8.3% | $219,320,471▼0.2% | $306,042,856▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $102,040,523▲14.1% | $92,827,306▲6.7% | $219,866,045▼0.4% | $312,742,836▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $89,453,539▲9.1% | $87,034,858▲3.4% | $220,844,157▲2.1% | $320,549,914▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $81,984,132▼12.3% | $84,134,378▲4.9% | $216,327,340▲2.9% | $301,388,348▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $93,445,333▲18.4% | $80,185,468▲4.4% | $210,214,741▲5.9% | $290,218,852▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $78,901,764 | $76,817,750▲1.0% | $198,596,735▲6.1% | $279,548,145▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $76,049,332 | $187,174,975▲3.4% | $268,249,305▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $76,013,257▲4.3% | $181,018,492▼3.0% | $267,236,830▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $72,871,433▲16.4% | $186,578,637▲7.1% | $270,229,150▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $62,593,070 | $174,284,321 | $261,731,069 | 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: Gayle Beebe — $393,012 (0.34% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gayle Beebe | President | 40 | $393,012 |
| Kimberly Battle-waters Denu | Provost | 40 | $271,123 |
| Douglas Jones | Vice President For Finance | 40 | $255,849 |
| Reed Sheard | Vice President For Advancement and Cio | 40 | $234,671 |
| Irene Neller | Vice President For Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications | 40 | $224,269 |
| Dianthe Hoffman | Director of Nursing Program | 40 | $194,548 |
| Daniel Jensen | Professor of Mechanical Engineering | 40 | $183,221 |
| Rick Ifland | Director of Eaton Center and Econ Professor | 40 | $181,160 |
| Robert Hughes | Director of Health Services | 40 | $174,893 |
| Alex Nizet | Assistant Vice President of Major Gifts | 40 | $163,553 |
| Stu Cleek | Vice President For Student Life | 40 | $131,774 |
| Bob Nicholson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Celeste White | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dave Gehring | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Denise Jackson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Helga Houston | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Holly Anderson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jack Sinclair | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jim Richardson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Karen Robilio | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Open | Network, Servers and Cyber Security | $695,058 |
| Continental Janitorial Service | Janitorial Services | $566,851 |
| Slingshot LP | Course Materials | $312,916 |
| Jano Printing & Mailworks | Printing and Mailing Services | $245,330 |
| Ellucian Company LP | Campus Technology Solutions For Deeper Engagement With College Community | $191,905 |
Grants received · $36.1M total
124 grants to Westmont College totaling $36.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $2,182,940 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $1,025,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $413,545 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $163,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $47,345 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Education and youth development | 2024 | $18,400 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $2,111,882 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2023 | $1,550,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $301,800 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $258,180 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $228,390 |
| Servant Foundation | Education | 2023 | $102,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Westmont College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Westmont College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-1684793, based in Santa Barbara, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Westmont College's EIN?
- Westmont College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-1684793.
- How much revenue does Westmont College report?
- Westmont College reported $113,202,620 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Westmont College's spending goes to programs?
- Westmont College spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Westmont College have?
- CharityIndex grades Westmont College A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Westmont College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Westmont College's latest Form 990 is $393,012, paid to Gayle Beebe (President).
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Data for Westmont College (EIN 95-1684793) 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.