Sonoran University of Health Sciences
Sonoran University of Health Sciences reported $21.2 million in revenue and $21.1 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $86.90 went to program services, $9.91 to management and general costs and $3.19 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 92.8% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $334,781 (PRESIDENT/CEO (THROUGH SEP. 2025)). 18 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 36% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $21MFor 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 September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $21MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 86.9% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.2% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $1.12 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 2.8% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 92.8% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $334,781 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.58% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 18 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 8.1 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 15 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 expenseAcademic - the organization has traditionally provided educational training to students to become general practitioners of naturopathic medicine. In april of 2020, a second degree offering, a master's of science in clinical nutrition was launched. In april of 2025, an additional degree offering, master's of science in clinical mental health counseling, was launched. Average enrollment during the year ended september 30, 2025 was 500 students
Healthcare services - the organization maintains a medical clinic, pain relief center, laboratory and natural medicinary on campus to provide naturopathic medical services to patients. Additionally, the organization operates 7 naturopathic community clinics throughout the phoenix metropolitan area that provide healthcare to unserved, underserved and indigent people. These community clinics are operated in conjunction with other tax-exempt organizations and public school districts. All these facilities also provide clinical training opportunities for the organization's medical students. During…
The organization conducts research studies of the effect that plant based medicines has on various human and animal diseases
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 (THROUGH SEP. 2025) Director/trustee, officer, 39.90 hrs/week | $321,220 | $0 | $13,561 | $334,781 |
| VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Officer, 39.90 hrs/week | $180,855 | $0 | $21,784 | $202,639 |
| VP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $185,612 | $0 | $13,012 | $198,624 |
| VP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $175,605 | $0 | $21,784 | $197,389 |
| SR. DIR. INFO TECHNOLOGY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $162,154 | $0 | $17,831 | $179,985 |
| DEAN CON, SOMH; AVP PROG. INN. Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $152,568 | $0 | $7,213 | $159,781 |
| ADJUNCT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $147,501 | $0 | $7,217 | $154,718 |
| FACULTY TRUSTEE Director/trustee, 1.00 hrs/week | $22,578 | $0 | $0 | $22,578 |
18 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Sonoran University of Health Sciences (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $596K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
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 · 15 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 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5392
- Volunteers Part I, line 616
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ELSMERE EDUCATON Student management services | $1,183,860 |
| KUNZ JANITORIAL Janitorial services | $300,845 |
| ECLINICALWORKS LLC Software services | $163,822 |
| JENZABAR Software services | $146,097 |
| WYNGATE CONSULTING Bus. Development stategist | $132,600 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 10 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
4 private foundations reported grants to Sonoran University of Health Sciences totaling $185K 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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Of every $100 Sonoran University of Health Sciences spent in FY2025, $86.90 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Sonoran University of Health Sciences's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, Sonoran University of Health Sciences reported that 86.9% of its $21.1 million in expenses went to program services, 9.9% to management and general and 3.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Sonoran University of Health Sciences pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Sonoran University of Health Sciences reported for one person in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 was $334,781, for the role of PRESIDENT/CEO (THROUGH SEP. 2025) (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Sonoran University of Health Sciences get its money?
Of $21.2 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, 2.8% came from contributions and grants and 92.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Sonoran University of Health Sciences a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 86-0702049 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 September 30, 2025, object 202612259349300216 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, object 202542199349300834 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, object 202422199349302002 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, object 202321989349302752 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, object 202232249349302513 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, object 202102299349300600 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 86-0702049: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.