Vanguard University of So Cal
Vanguard University of So Cal reported $97.6 million in revenue and $96.8 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $77.93 went to program services, $21.32 to management and general costs and $0.75 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 90.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $428,686 (PRESIDENT). 99 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 23% 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 $97MFor 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 $98MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 77.9% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 21.3% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.08 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 8.8% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 90.3% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $428,686 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.44% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 99 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 6.4 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 18 of 23 | 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 expenseTraditional undergraduate: bachelors degrees in 37 majors and one certificate program in anti-human trafficking. Vanguard students are immersed in a learning environment that is designed for student success both in and out of the classroom. Vanguard's commitment to student learning and development promotes academic transformation by cultivating students to think critically, communicate clearly, interact intelligently and engage in civic responsibilities. Vanguard's relational culture reflects the university's core values to encourage speaking to one another with uncompromised truth in love…
The professional studies program is a non-traditional program by which students can earn an accelerated bachelor's degree in business, psychology, theology, nursing (registered nurse to bachelor of science in nursing), and early childhood. There are also three certificate programs available: early childhood, anti-human trafficking, and ministry leadership that are available to non-degree seeking students. The vision for our non-traditional student program is to be orange county's top choice for an accelerated education with a christian foundation, a place where students are empowered to…
The graduate program in education offers a preliminary credential program and a master of arts program. Eligible students may apply their credential coursework toward a subsequent master of arts in education. The preliminary teaching credential program is composed of the multiple subject credential and the single subject credential. Both credential options are accredited by the california commission on teacher credentialing. The master of arts in education is offered with four concentrations: (1) curriculum and instruction (with preliminary credential), (2) christian education leadership…
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 | $299,933 | $0 | $128,753 | $428,686 |
| VP FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $152,838 | $0 | $104,649 | $257,487 |
| VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/PROVOST Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $71,580 | $0 | $162,279 | $233,859 |
| VP FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $230,147 | $0 | $0 | $230,147 |
| DEAN OF STRATEGY AND INNOVATION Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $147,957 | $0 | $37,735 | $185,692 |
| VP FOR GPE STRATEGY AND ENROLLMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $148,988 | $0 | $34,512 | $183,500 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 8/24) Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $83,679 | $0 | $97,611 | $181,290 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $153,255 | $0 | $26,777 | $180,032 |
99 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Vanguard University of So Cal (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.3M (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–1b23 · 18 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 11aNo
- 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 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 51,043
- Volunteers Part I, line 642
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| BON APETIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY Food services | $3,845,107 |
| ARAMARK SERVICES INC Maintenance and custodial services | $2,128,597 |
| TWO OCEAN EDUCATION PARTNERS LLC Enrollment marketing services | $541,450 |
| VANTAGE PRO Equipment | $506,571 |
| TANGRAM Furniture, fixtures, and equipment/av/it | $380,753 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 41 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
11 private foundations reported grants to Vanguard University of So Cal totaling $614K 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 Vanguard University of So Cal spent in FY2025, $77.93 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Vanguard University of So Cal's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Vanguard University of So Cal reported that 77.9% of its $96.8 million in expenses went to program services, 21.3% to management and general and 0.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Vanguard University of So Cal pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Vanguard University of So Cal reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $428,686, for the role of PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Vanguard University of So Cal get its money?
Of $97.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 8.8% came from contributions and grants (including 0.8% from government grants) and 90.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Vanguard University of So Cal a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 95-6002998 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 202611219349301686 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202501229349301505 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202421179349300037 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202301329349306185 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221249349301702 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202111379349307901 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 95-6002998: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.