California Institute of Integral Studies
California Institute of Integral Studies reported $40.4 million in revenue and $47.4 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $60.91 went to program services, $37.63 to management and general costs and $1.46 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 93.9% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $487,448 (PRESIDENT). 13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 17% between FY2020 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 $47MFor 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 $40M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$3.23 $1.3M
- Program service revenue$93.91 $38M
- Investment income$2.86 $1.2M
Other revenue was negative: −$11,345. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 60.9% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 37.6% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.53 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 3.2% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 93.9% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $487,448 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.03% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 13 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 5.9 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 16 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 expenseCalifornia Institute of Integral Studies is an accredited institution of higher education that strives to embody spirit, intellect and the wisdom in service to individuals, communities, and the earth. Services for students include an extensive library. Over 1700 students are enrolled in master, doctoral, and bachelor of arts completion programs, as well as other professional certifications
Public programs offer adult continuing education with innovative, experiential learning opportunities that move beyond the constraints of degree centered education. Over 75 programs annually serve more than 10,000 participants with subjects for personal growth and professional development for mental health professionals
The six counseling centers of ciis offer mind-body-spirit psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families in the bay area community, providing a safe and supportive setting. Ciis students and post-graduate interns are trained at the centers, serving more than 2000 clients annually in exploring a wide range of life's issues with affordable, sliding-scale fees
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 Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $466,796 | $0 | $20,652 | $487,448 |
| PROVOST Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $253,257 | $0 | $13,554 | $266,811 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $243,218 | $0 | $13,584 | $256,802 |
| EXECUTIVE DEAN Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $207,062 | $0 | $5,857 | $212,919 |
| PROFESSOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $186,753 | $0 | $12,678 | $199,431 |
| PROFESSOR/PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $179,400 | $0 | $13,097 | $192,497 |
| EXECUTIVE Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $177,169 | $0 | $5,875 | $183,044 |
| VICE PROVOST Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $166,328 | $0 | $4,157 | $170,485 |
13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from California Institute of Integral Studies (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.6M (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 · 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 4Yes
- 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 5718
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| USWIRED INC Network and tech support | $795,669 |
| ELLUCIAN COMPANY LP Erp system | $540,189 |
| ROBERT HALF Temp staff services | $411,360 |
| STATEWIDE CALIFORNIA ELECTRONIC LIBRARY Library books subscriptions | $270,819 |
| DESIRED EFFECT LLC Av support/rental | $235,302 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
6 private foundations reported grants to California Institute of Integral Studies totaling $608K 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 California Institute of Integral Studies spent in FY2025, $60.91 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of California Institute of Integral Studies's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, California Institute of Integral Studies reported that 60.9% of its $47.4 million in expenses went to program services, 37.6% to management and general and 1.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does California Institute of Integral Studies pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation California Institute of Integral Studies reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $487,448, for the role of PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does California Institute of Integral Studies get its money?
Of $40.4 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 3.2% came from contributions and grants and 93.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is California Institute of Integral Studies a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 94-2254303 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 202641359349303169 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202521359349313542 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202431359349307228 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202420509349301042 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221949349300242 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202132309349301908 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 94-2254303: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.