Cal Poly Pomona Foundation
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation reported $114.5 million in revenue and $103.7 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $82.36 went to program services, $17.64 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 71.1% of the total. Government grants made up 23.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $630,326 (DIRECTOR). 23 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 113% 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 $104MFor 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 $115MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 82.4% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 17.6% | 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 | 24.9% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 23.8% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 71.1% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $630,326 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.61% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 23 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 9.2 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 10 of 24 | 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 expenseDining services - operates a diverse array of dining venues for the convenience of students, faculty, staff, and other university constituents. The mission of the enterprise foundation dining services is to deliver quality food services at affordable prices while providing valuable student work employment opportunities and resource support to the Cal Poly Pomona community. Each year, over 500 students from all academic disciplines gain leadership skills and beneficial work experiences by working in residential and retail dining operations
Bronco bookstore - offers the academic community all of the course materials, supplies, technology, spirit gear, and tools necessary for a successful university experience. It's mission is to provide these goods, and services in the most affordable and convenient manner possible. The bronco bookstore supports faculty efforts to identify the course materials that are most advantageous for student learning and completion. Staff take pride in developing student employees with co-curricular experiences that enhance their classroom learning
University village - the village offers valuable, well-maintained, and furnished accomodations for over 1,200 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. By focusing on interpersonal relationships with its residents, housing services strives to create a safe, respectful and inclusive community. Students engage with a supportive staff and dynamic environment that continually works to adapt to resident needs. The university village prides itself on advancing student success through a holistic, co-curricular education, and student employment opportunities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTOR Director/trustee, 0.50 hrs/week | $0 | $473,835 | $156,491 | $630,326 |
| DIRECTOR Director/trustee, 0.50 hrs/week | $0 | $344,543 | $131,434 | $475,977 |
| CHAIR (UNTIL 12/24) Director/trustee, officer, 0.50 hrs/week | $0 | $348,498 | $123,314 | $471,812 |
| SECRETARY/TREASURER Director/trustee, officer, 0.50 hrs/week | $0 | $296,670 | $110,810 | $407,480 |
| DIRECTOR Director/trustee, 0.50 hrs/week | $5,500 | $287,636 | $85,347 | $378,483 |
| VICE CHAIR Director/trustee, officer, 0.50 hrs/week | $0 | $312,536 | $60,430 | $372,966 |
| DIRECTOR Director/trustee, 0.50 hrs/week | $0 | $283,652 | $71,167 | $354,819 |
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $263,000 | $0 | $50,163 | $313,163 |
23 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Cal Poly Pomona Foundation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.2M (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–1b24 · 10 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 52,711
- Volunteers Part I, line 6350
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| 2H CONSTRUCTION INC Construction services | $680,481 |
| CALICO BUILDING SERVICES INC Cleaning and maintenance service | $655,994 |
| M & M CLEANING SERVICES LLC Cleaning and maintenance service | $419,488 |
| CENGAGE LEARNING INC Education instructions | $395,955 |
| DW LANDSCAPE INC Landscaping | $323,244 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
7 private foundations reported grants to Cal Poly Pomona Foundation totaling $207K 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 Cal Poly Pomona Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation reported that 82.4% of its $103.7 million in expenses went to program services, 17.6% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Cal Poly Pomona Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Cal Poly Pomona Foundation reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $630,326, for the role of DIRECTOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Cal Poly Pomona Foundation get its money?
Of $114.5 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 24.9% came from contributions and grants (including 23.8% from government grants) and 71.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Cal Poly Pomona Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 95-2417645 as a 501(c)(3) organization (supporting organization (509(a)(3))), 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 202641359349301809 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202501349349302595 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202410819349300016 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202300669349300430 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202210809349300446 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202110849349301851 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 95-2417645: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.