Claremont Lincoln University
Claremont Lincoln University reported $15.2 million in revenue and $14.0 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $64.50 went to program services, $35.50 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 65.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $456,531 (PRESIDENT / CEO). 14 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 306% between 2019 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $14MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $15MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 64.5% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 35.5% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 65.7% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 16.8% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $456,531 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.25% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 14 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 24.0 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 14 of 18 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseClaremont Lincoln University (clu) is committed to accessible, inclusive, and innovative education for working adults seeking alternatives to traditional university models. Clu offers a bachelor's degree completion program in organizational leadership, alongside six master's degrees and eight graduate certificates in fields like land policy, healthcare administration, human resources, organizational leadership, and sustainability leadership. At the core is the claremont core, an integrated model that builds ethical, mindful, and dialogue-driven leadership skills. This prepares graduates to…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT / CEO Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $403,410 | $0 | $53,121 | $456,531 |
| COO / CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $284,272 | $0 | $68,447 | $352,719 |
| EXECUTIVE VP AND CAO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $289,004 | $0 | $59,989 | $348,993 |
| DIRECTOR & DEAN OF NOVEL PROGRAMS Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $244,017 | $0 | $39,090 | $283,107 |
| REGULATORY, & COMPLIANCE OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $167,941 | $0 | $39,160 | $207,101 |
| EXECUTIVE DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $145,440 | $0 | $29,237 | $174,677 |
| DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS & FINANCE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $119,780 | $0 | $41,321 | $161,101 |
| DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $132,015 | $0 | $28,726 | $160,741 |
14 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Claremont Lincoln University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.5M (Part IX, line 5).
7 filings since 2019
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b18 · 14 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 591
- Volunteers Part I, line 614
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| GOOGLE LLC Online marketing ads | $457,320 |
| ARCHER EDUCATION INC Advertising | $382,578 |
| VMA COMMUNICATIONS INC Marketing campaigns | $344,875 |
| LINKEDIN CORPORATION Online marketing ads | $305,073 |
| EDUTRST LLC Lead generation services | $175,000 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 8 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
1 private foundation reported grants to Claremont Lincoln University totaling $16 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Claremont Lincoln University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Claremont Lincoln University reported that 64.5% of its $14.0 million in expenses went to program services, 35.5% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Claremont Lincoln University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Claremont Lincoln University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $456,531, for the role of PRESIDENT / CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Claremont Lincoln University get its money?
Of $15.2 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 65.7% came from contributions and grants and 16.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Claremont Lincoln University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 45-1171945 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202621209349302577 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531349349313903 · read the filing
- FY2023 (6 mo.): Form 990 for the 6-month short period ending June 30, 2023, object 202401309349304175 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202333179349307558 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202243019349300744 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202112109349301141 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202032469349301663 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 45-1171945: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.