SEE SCHEDULE OTHE MISSION OF OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE IS TO PROVIDE A GIFTED AND DIVERSE GROUP OF STUDENTS WITH A TOTAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY - ONE THAT PREPARES THEM FOR LEADERSHIP IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPLEX, INTERDEPENDENT AND PLURALISTIC WORLD. THE DISTINCTIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY AND MULTICULTURAL FOCUS OF THE COLLEGE'S ACADEMIC PROGRAM SEEKS TO FOSTER BOTH THE FULFILLMENT OF INDIVIDUAL ASPIRATIONS AND A DEEPLY ROOTED COMMITMENT TO THE PUBLIC GOOD. THIS MISSION IS ANCHORED BY FOUR CORNERSTONES: EXCELLENCE, EQUITY, COMMUNITY AND SERVICE. THESE BUILDING BLOCKS, IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER, HAVE LONG BEEN THE BASIS FOR THE COLLEGE'S COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING RESPONSIBLE LEADERS AND CITIZENS FOR OUR DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY. CHOOSING THEM TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE HELPS TO ENSURE THAT THE COLLEGE REMAINS TRUE TO ITS MISSION WHILE ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORLD.
Key facts about Occidental College
- EIN
- 95-1667177
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $589,290
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $84,184
- Median grant
- $92,750
- Total assets
- $985,893,754
- Primary geography
- Michigan (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Occidental College funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Occidental College's 7 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (25%), California (22%) and Texas (22%). 14% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
How Occidental College gives
- Giving grew 363% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$985.9M
+6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$589K
-35.6% YoY
Grant Count
7
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$84K
+28.8% YoY
About Occidental College
Based on IRS filings
Occidental College is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $985.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $589K. Net investment income was $25.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $985,893,754 | $924,234,652 | $900,952,929 |
| Revenue | $212,054,415 | $205,139,693 | $219,157,244 |
| Expenses | $193,060,419 | $185,713,213 | $178,377,983 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $25,411,113 | $29,165,340 | $33,391,242 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Clean Water Fund ($149,875), Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy ($127,500), East Yard Communities for Environment ($101,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CLEAN WATER FUND Mt Clemens, MI | ASSIST WITH LEADERSHIP AND DECISION MAKING AS A REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MOVING FORWARD NETWORK ADVISORY BOARD. ASSIST IN CONVENING THE MONTHLY REGIONAL MEETINGS FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO SHARE INFORMATION, DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT OF THE NETWORK, IDENTIFY AREAS WHERE THE NETWORK COULD SUPPORT THE REGION, AND PLAN JOINT ACTIVITIES. PLAY A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN DEVELOPING LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND/OR STATE STRATEGIES FOR ADVANCING AND IMPLEMENTING NETWORK CAMPAIGNS | $149,875 |
| TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY Houston, TX | ASSIST WITH LEADERSHIP AND DECISION MAKING AS A REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MOVING FORWARD NETWORK ADVISORY BOARD. ASSIST IN CONVENING THE MONTHLY REGIONAL MEETINGS FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO SHARE INFORMATION, DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT OF THE NETWORK, IDENTIFY AREAS WHERE THE NETWORK COULD SUPPORT THE REGION, AND PLAN JOINT ACTIVITIES. PLAY A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN DEVELOPING LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND/OR STATE STRATEGIES FOR ADVANCING AND IMPLEMENTING NETWORK CAMPAIGNS | $127,500 |
| EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENT Commerce, CA | ASSIST WITH LEADERSHIP AND DECISION MAKING AS A REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MOVING FORWARD NETWORK ADVISORY BOARD. ASSIST IN CONVENING THE MONTHLY REGIONAL MEETINGS FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO SHARE INFORMATION, DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT OF THE NETWORK, IDENTIFY AREAS WHERE THE NETWORK COULD SUPPORT THE REGION, AND PLAN JOINT ACTIVITIES. PLAY A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN DEVELOPING LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND/OR STATE STRATEGIES FOR ADVANCING AND IMPLEMENTING NETWORK CAMPAIGNS | $101,500 |
| HARAMBEE HOUSE INC Savannah, GA | ASSIST WITH LEADERSHIP AND DECISION MAKING AS A REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MOVING FORWARD NETWORK ADVISORY BOARD. ASSIST IN CONVENING THE MONTHLY REGIONAL MEETINGS FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO SHARE INFORMATION, DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT OF THE NETWORK, IDENTIFY AREAS WHERE THE NETWORK COULD SUPPORT THE REGION, AND PLAN JOINT ACTIVITIES. PLAY A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN DEVELOPING LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND/OR STATE STRATEGIES FOR ADVANCING AND IMPLEMENTING NETWORK CAMPAIGNS | $92,750 |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY New York, NY | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY BRINGS EXPERTISE IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND METABOLOMICS ANALYSES. THEY HAVE SUPPORTED THE PROJECT THROUGH PROVIDING INPUT ON ALL STUDY PROTOCOLS, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE IN-DEPTH STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES, AND WILL BE CONDUCTING THE ANALYTICAL TESTING OF URINE SAMPLES AT THE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LABS. THEY SUPPORT DATA ANALYSIS, POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING, AND PREPARATION OF MANUSCRIPTS. | $58,754 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Los Angeles, CA | ASSIST WITH DATA GATHERING, CLEANING, AND CODE DEVELOPMENT. PROVIDE STATISTICAL AND GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF LANDLORD CHARACTERISTICS ON RENT, BUILDING PERMITS, AND CODE VIOLATIONS AMONG OTHER TENANT AND LANDLORD LEVEL OUTCOMES. WRITE AND EDIT CHAPTERS OF REPORTS, POLICY MEMOS, AND JOURNAL ARTICLES. CREATE SLIDES AND MAKE PRESENTATIONS TO RELEVANT AUDIENCES. TRAIN RESEARCH ASSISTANTS AS RELEVANT. | $29,751 |
| SILENT SPRING INSTITUTE Newton, MA | RESEARCH PARTNER ASSISTING WITH CONDUCTING STUDY PROTOCOLS FOR IN-HOME PRODUCT USE, DEVELOPING SURVEY INSTRUMENT FOCUS GROUP MATERIALS, DATA ANALYSIS, CONDUCTING ANALYTICAL TESTING OF PRODUCTS, AND PREPARING PEER-REVIEW MANUSCRIPTS. | $29,160 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry J Elam Jr | President/Ex-Officio | 50 | $756,948 |
| Lisa H Link | Board Chair | 3 | — |
| Olamide Ajose | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Timothy Allison-Hatch | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| David Anderson | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Magdalena Arenas MD | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Carl Ballton | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Dave Berkus | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| John Branca | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Eileen Brown | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| David Burcham | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Namandje Bumpus | Trustee (Thru 1/24) | 1 | — |
| Anne Cannon | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Lucia Choi-Dalton | Trustee (Thru 1/24) | 1 | — |
| Nicholas M Choumenkovitch | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Barbara Clarke | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Lindsey Collins | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| W Don Cornwell | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Lisa Coscino | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Nancy Dambro MD | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Hector De La Torre | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Gloria Duffy | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Bradley Fauvre | Trustee (Thru 10/23) | 1 | — |
| Alan Freeman | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Ronald Hahn | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Maurine Halperin | Board Vice-Chair | 2.5 | — |
| Christopher Hamel | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Allsion Hawkins | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Andrew V Heath | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Brenda Barham Hill | Board of Governor/Ex-Officio | 1.5 | — |
| Lori Moore Hunter | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Bob Johnson | Board Vice-Chair | 2.5 | — |
| Gary Kaplan | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Enrique Lopez | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Susan Mallory | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Greta Mandell MD | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Theodore R Mitchell PHD | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Tuan Ngo | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Leo Olebe | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Arthur Peck | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Steven Robinson | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Stephen Rountree | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Richard Rick Rugani | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Reid Samuelson | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Soroosh Shambayati | Trustee (Thru 4/24) | 1 | — |
| Lawrence Solomon | Trustee | 2.5 | — |
| Woody Studenmund | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Amos Himmelstein | VP for Finance/COO/Treasurer | 50 | $355,429 |
| Wendy Sternberg | VP for Academic Affairs/Dean of College | 50 | $279,152 |
| Robert Flot - VP of Stud | Affairs/Dean of Stud. (Thru 05/24) | 50 | $222,281 |
| Priya Sridharan | Chief of Staff/Secretary (Thru 5/24) | 50 | $257,898 |
| James Uhrich | VP for Its and CIO | 50 | $252,956 |
| Suzanne Lacroix | VP for Institutional Adv. (Eff 10/23) | 50 | $224,969 |
| Maricela Martinez | VP for Enrollment | 50 | $232,236 |
| Barbara Valiente | Assistant Treasurer (Thru 11/23) | 50 | $203,395 |
| Rodney D Leveque | VP of Communications and Strategic Initiatives | 50 | $154,688 |
| Vivian G Santiago - Int VP | Stud. Affairs/Dean STUD.(EFF 05/24) | 50 | $114,360 |
| Eleanor Nora Khan | Secretary (Eff 4/24) | 50 | $190,341 |
| Lupe Salmeron | Assistant Treasurer (Eff 1/24) | 50 | $137,000 |
| Jonathan a Veitch | Former President, Professor | 30 | $312,364 |
| Michael G Hill | Professor | 50 | $261,437 |
| Kristi Allen | AVP, Institutional Planning | 50 | $225,259 |
| Maureen Royer | AVP, Principal Gifts | 50 | $218,468 |
| Mary L Maher | AVP, HR Chro | 50 | $205,233 |
| David T Carrreon Bradley | Former VP for Equity & Cdo | — | $109,370 |
| Charles Cardillo | Former VP of Institutional Adv. | — | $111,248 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Occidental College?
Occidental College is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $985.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Occidental College?
As of 2024, Occidental College holds $985.9M in total assets with $212.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $589K in 2024.
Where does Occidental College operate?
Occidental College has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Occidental College award?
In 2024, Occidental College awarded 7 grants totaling $589K — an average of about $84K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Occidental College's EIN?
Occidental College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1667177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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