Warner Pacific University
Warner Pacific University reported $18.3 million in revenue and $20.8 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $74.90 went to program services, $22.93 to management and general costs and $2.17 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 78.8% of the total. Government grants made up 7.3%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $388,315 (PRESIDENT). 9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 6% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending May 31, 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 May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $18MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 74.9% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 22.9% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.16 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 15.6% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 7.3% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 78.8% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $388,315 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.87% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 7.9 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 16 of 16 | 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 expenseWarner Pacific University is dedicated to seeing individuals, families, and communities flourish. As an urban university designed to serve students from diverse backgrounds, we know that for a city to flourish, its leaders must be prepared to engage actively in a constantly changing world. At Warner Pacific, 64% of students come from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds and 49% of students are the first in their family to attend college. Through various academic programs, as well as a humanities core curriculum, Warner Pacific University prepares students to become engaged citizens…
Residence life at Warner Pacific University is committed to cultivating a responsible living and learning environment where holistic growth takes places through dynamic relationships. Our facilities include two residence halls and a variety of apartments and houses spread across our mt. Tabor campus. Our staff provides community building programming that connects students to each other and the broader campus community. The student dining experience centers on gathering with others, culinary expertise, fresh ingredients, healthy options, and a shared sense of environmental and social…
Warner Pacific University continues to be recognized for diversity and value. It is the most diverse university in oregon, and the only christian university with a minority-serving mission in the pacific northwest. Wpu was oregon's first four-year school to earn the prestigious hispanic-serving institution (hsi) designation from the U.S. Department of education, and also attained the prestigious federal designation of asian american, native american pacific islander-serving institution (aanapasi). The university has also received acclaimed rankings by the U.S. News & world report's best…
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 Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $358,370 | $0 | $29,945 | $388,315 |
| VP FOR ACADEMICS, DEAN OF FACULTY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $167,807 | $0 | $41,038 | $208,845 |
| EXECUTIVE VP/CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $175,000 | $0 | $30,534 | $205,534 |
| CONTROLLER/AVP FINANCE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $134,807 | $0 | $29,254 | $164,061 |
| VP FOR ENROLLMENT, STUDENT SUCCESS & ENGAGEMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $139,689 | $0 | $20,267 | $159,956 |
| DEAN OF NURSING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $125,885 | $0 | $17,355 | $143,240 |
| ASSOC VP FOR ADVANCEMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $119,814 | $0 | $14,157 | $133,971 |
9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Warner Pacific University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $523K (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–1b16 · 16 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 5332
- Volunteers Part I, line 617
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| EAGLE MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION Construction | $1,467,980 |
| SODEXO INC & AFFILIATES Dining hall management | $806,278 |
| ARAMARK SERVICES INC Facility management | $784,774 |
| ARCHER EDUCATION INC Enrollment & marketing management | $373,600 |
| ELLUCIAN COMPANY LP Software support | $288,870 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 11 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
6 private foundations reported grants to Warner Pacific University totaling $84,087 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 Warner Pacific University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, Warner Pacific University reported that 74.9% of its $20.8 million in expenses went to program services, 22.9% to management and general and 2.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Warner Pacific University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Warner Pacific University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 was $388,315, for the role of PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Warner Pacific University get its money?
Of $18.3 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, 15.6% came from contributions and grants (including 7.3% from government grants) and 78.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Warner Pacific University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 93-0386890 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 May 31, 2025, object 202631059349300433 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, object 202501059349300020 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, object 202401039349300145 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022, object 202301089349302310 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021, object 202220699349300632 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2020, object 202043539349300039 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 93-0386890: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.