Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University reported $405.2 million in revenue and $394.5 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $66.65 went to program services, $31.91 to management and general costs and $1.44 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 70.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $1,437,742 (CFO). 399 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 42% 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 $395MFor 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 $405MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 66.7% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 31.9% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.15 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 9.1% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 70.1% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $1,437,742 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.36% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 399 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 27.6 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 29 of 37 | 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 expenseLoma Linda University school of medicine opened in 1909. It has been accredited since the 1920s and is a member of the american association of medical schools. The school trains skilled medical professionals with a commitment to christian service and many of the 210 graduates have spent a year or more in overseas mission service. Most medical students participate in programs that deliver medical care to lower income people who have little access to basic medical care. One quarter of the physicians in california's "inland empire" are graduates of the school of medicine
The school of dentistry trains students in the dental sciences to serve in various settings throughout the world. During the year students received degrees in dentistry, dental hygiene and the international dentist and eight post graduate programs. There were more than 90,000 patient visits in various clinics where students hone their clinical skills and prepare for board examinations. Students volunteer for service in mobile clinics, health fairs, and community clinics. Dental faculty are active in advancing knowledge through international lectures
School of allied health professions prepares graduates to be employees of choice for premier organizations around the world by providing them with practical learning experiences through partnerships with those open to sharing our vision. Since 1966 the school has been training highly skilled and dedicated health care professionals in many fields. Whatever their specialty, graduates enjoy job security, good paying wages, and the pleasures of a personally rewarding career. The school offers over fifty specialized health care degree options in the fields of cardiopulmonary sciences, clinical…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFO Officer, 9.00 hrs/week | $0 | $1,275,821 | $161,921 | $1,437,742 |
| TRUSTEE Director/trustee, 0.50 hrs/week | $0 | $1,138,888 | $100,498 | $1,239,386 |
| TRUSTEE (THRU 10/24) Director/trustee, 1.00 hrs/week | $0 | $940,241 | $145,643 | $1,085,884 |
| DEAN-SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Director/trustee, 50.00 hrs/week | $0 | $926,529 | $119,010 | $1,045,539 |
| TRUSTEE Director/trustee, 1.00 hrs/week | $0 | $939,841 | $47,600 | $987,441 |
| ASST SECRETARY Officer, 9.00 hrs/week | $0 | $836,690 | $119,239 | $955,929 |
| TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT Director/trustee, officer, 25.00 hrs/week | $0 | $787,218 | $127,421 | $914,639 |
| TRUSTEE Director/trustee, 1.00 hrs/week | $0 | $802,500 | $47,600 | $850,100 |
399 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Loma Linda University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.4M (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–1b37 · 29 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 15aNo
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2Yes
- 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 52,752
- Volunteers Part I, line 62,302
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| LOMA LINDA MERCANTILE Goods and services | $103,821,409 |
| LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SHARED SERVICES I Admin & it support services | $31,601,893 |
| LOMA LINDA INLAND EMPIRE CONSORTIUM FOR Residency education & medical services | $907,439 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 7 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to Loma Linda University totaling $2.6M 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 Loma Linda University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Loma Linda University reported that 66.7% of its $394.5 million in expenses went to program services, 31.9% to management and general and 1.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Loma Linda University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Loma Linda University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $1,437,742, for the role of CFO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Loma Linda University get its money?
Of $405.2 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 9.1% came from contributions and grants and 70.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Loma Linda University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 95-1816009 as a 501(c)(3) organization (church), 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 202631359349310613 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202501359349311825 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411359349313366 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202341359349309779 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202241339349303799 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202111339349300101 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 95-1816009: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.