Multnomah University
It is the mission of Multnomah University to equip christian students through higher education to become biblically competent, academically proficient, spiritually formed, and culturally engaged servant leaders, shaped to be a transforming force in the church, community
Multnomah University at a glance
In short: Multnomah University gave $12.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12.5M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,506,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $12,506,000
- Median grant
- $12,506,000
- Total assets
- $8,400,340
- -69.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Multnomah University funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was William Jessup University ($12.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| William Jessup University Rocklin, CA | Per Contribution Agreement | $12,506,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,400,340 | $17,845,636 | $32,466,109 | $12,506,000 | 1 | $475,570 |
| 2023 | $27,298,921 | $14,074,099 | $19,656,057 | — | — | $65,584 |
| 2022 | $29,044,106 | $17,880,323 | $18,884,981 | — | — | $215,210 |
| 2021 | $31,830,186 | $15,256,009 | $16,698,969 | — | — | $129,323 |
| 2020 | $32,588,092 | $17,268,922 | $19,065,354 | — | — | $706 |
| 2019 | $32,236,951 | $21,171,921 | $18,608,319 | — | — | $238,008 |
About Multnomah University
Based on IRS filings
Multnomah University is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12.5M. Net investment income was $476K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Multnomah University is led by Jessica Taylor, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Taylor
President
Vice President of Did → Interim President, 2023
Interim President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$37K (2019) → $155K (2024)
Joyce Schroeder
Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alin Vrancila
Vice President
Chief Academic Officer → Vice President of Academics, 2023
Vice President of Academics → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$115K (2022) → $150K (2024)
Joseph Slavens
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Lisa Newbore
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$26K (2024)
Brent Mesquit
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Ben Ochs (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Chandler Wilson (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Charles Landers (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Cliff Chappell (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Clifford Cook (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jay Mosser (2019–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Jonathan Ortiz-Myers (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Nathan Nymeyer (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Paul Colligan (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Robert D. Larson (2019–2023) — Vice President of Advancement
- Former: Victor Alvarizares (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Adrienne Livingston (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ted Allen (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Austin Hodges (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Eric Joseph (2022–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Joe Slavens (2022–2023) — Vice President of Student Life
- Former: Craig Williford (2019–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Regina Berquist (2019–2022) — Vice President of Enrollment
- Former: Sue Ruud Stover (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Brad Bickley (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bridget Jeffries (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Gilchrist (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Don Jacobson (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Schatz (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Mitchell (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Tom Kohl (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $155K, to Jessica Taylor (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Multnomah University
How much does Multnomah University give each year?
Multnomah University gave $12.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Multnomah University?
Multnomah University reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.8M.
What is Multnomah University?
Multnomah University is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portland, OR. It holds $8.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Multnomah University operate?
Multnomah University has awarded grants in California.
What is Multnomah University's EIN?
Multnomah University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0398802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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