PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY IS A CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY COMMITTED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND CHRISTIAN VALUES, WHERE STUDENTS ARE STRENGTHENED FOR LIVES OF PURPOSE, SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6B
+5.5% YoY
Revenue
$705.5M
+0.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$92.1M
+15.1% YoY
Expenses
$664.7M
+2.4% YoY
About Pepperdine University
Based on IRS filings
Pepperdine University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MALIBU, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6B in total assets. Net investment income was $92.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,610,614,882 | $2,474,830,926 | $2,445,970,391 |
| Revenue | $705,484,656 | $699,813,135 | $719,080,959 |
| Expenses | $664,734,965 | $649,440,096 | $639,625,912 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $92,081,374 | $80,027,524 | $87,167,829 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Pepperdine University
Award for Excellence in Leadership
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Stephen D. Davis Award for Scholarly Achievement
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Waves of Innovation IV - Phase I Planning Grant
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES GASH | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $793,965 |
| DEE ANNA SMITH | CHAIR, REGENT | 1 | — |
| FREDERICK RICKER | VICE CHAIR, REGENT | 1 | — |
| ALAN BEARD | REGENT | 1 | — |
| EDWIN BIGGERS | REGENT THRU 03/24 | 1 | — |
| DALE BROWN | REGENT | 1 | — |
| SHELLE ENSIO | REGENT | 1 | — |
| SETH HAYE | REGENT | 1 | — |
| JEREMY JOHNSON | REGENT | 1 | — |
| PETER JOHNSON JR | REGENT | 1 | — |
| DENNIS LEWIS | REGENT | 1 | — |
| JOHN LEWIS | ASSISTANT SECRETARY, REGENT | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY LINDLEY | REGENT | 1 | — |
| FAYE WILLIAMS CRADDOLPH | REGENT THRU 09/23 | 1 | — |
| VIRGINIA MILSTEAD | REGENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL OKABAYASHI | REGENT | 1 | — |
| JOHN PLUEGER | REGENT | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN STEWART | REGENT | 1 | — |
| JAY WELKER | SECRETARY, REGENT | 1 | — |
| ERIC WOLFORD | REGENT | 1 | — |
| R CHARLES WALKER JR | REGENT | 1 | — |
| CICELY SIMPSON | REGENT THRU 06/24 | 1 | — |
| ANNA MERGELE | REGENT AS OF 06/24 | 1 | — |
| GARY HANSON | SENIOR EVP | 40 | $518,684 |
| DAMON SEAN BURNETT | SVP, INTEGRATED MARKETING & CMO | 40 | $279,554 |
| PHIL PHILLIPS | EXEC. VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $420,568 |
| GREG RAMIREZ | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $383,929 |
| CONNIE HORTON | VP FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS | 40 | $199,967 |
| SARA YOUNG JACKSON | CHANCELLOR | 40 | $470,952 |
| SARA COSENTINO | VP FOR ADV & CHIEF DEV OFFICER | 40 | $356,844 |
| DANIEL DEWALT | VP & CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $364,776 |
| LARRY PERRIN | SVP STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION | 40 | $371,354 |
| NICOLLE TAYLOR | SENIOR VP, COO | 40 | $356,640 |
| JERI-ELAYNE GOOSBY SMITH | VP COMM BELONGING & CDO | 40 | $271,801 |
| JAY BREWSTER | PROVOST | 40 | $432,576 |
| MICHAEL THOMAS | VP, INTEGRATED MARKETING | 40 | $246,804 |
| BEN VEENENDAAL | VP PLANNING, OPS & CONST FROM 07/24 | 40 | $210,651 |
| TIMOTHY SPIVEY | VP SPIRITUAL LIFE FROM 11/23 | 40 | $165,610 |
| LEE KATS | INTERIM DEAN, SEAVER | 40 | $370,870 |
| FAYE HOLTON | DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS | 35 | $248,721 |
| JEFFREY ROHDE | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 40 | $401,813 |
| JONATHAN SEE | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 40 | $242,905 |
| FARZIN MADJIDI | DEAN, GSEP | 40 | $335,294 |
| DEBORAH CROWN | DEAN OF PGBS | 40 | $451,779 |
| LILA MCDOWELL CARLSEN | INTERIM VICE PROVOST & PROFESSOR | 40 | $176,554 |
| KATELYN CROWE | CONTROLLER | 40 | $219,915 |
| MICHAEL NICKS | DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS | 40 | $249,164 |
| LORENZO ROMAR | HEAD COACH, BASKETBALL | 40 | $801,490 |
| DERYCK JANSE VAN RENSBURG | PROFESSOR, GRAZIADIO BUS SCHOOL | 40 | $396,428 |
| EDWARD LARSON | DARLING CHAIR IN LAW & PROF | 40 | $354,280 |
| SUKHSIMRANJIT SINGH | MNGING DIR STRAUS INST, PROF | 40 | $405,225 |
| KIRON SKINNER | PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY | 40 | $489,171 |
| RICK GIBSON | SV CHANCELLOR | 40 | $170,603 |
| MICHAEL FELTNER | DEAN OF COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE | 40 | $364,196 |
| DAVID SMITH | SENIOR ASSOCIATE PROVOST | 40 | $298,231 |
| PAUL CARON | DEAN, CARUSO SCHOOL OF LAW | 40 | $342,929 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pepperdine University?
Pepperdine University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MALIBU, CA. It holds $2.6B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Pepperdine University?
As of 2024, Pepperdine University holds $2.6B in total assets with $705.5M in annual revenue.
Where does Pepperdine University operate?
Pepperdine University has awarded grants in California.
What is Pepperdine University's EIN?
Pepperdine University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1644037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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