Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation
The primary objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be to promote major gift fundraising for point loma nazarene university through excellence in strategic development, major donor engagement, and oversight of foundation assets.
Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $122,189,445
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $18,797,883
- +291.0% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $4,299,682
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,440,844
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2024) to $279K (2019). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | Organizational Support | $28,528 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $122,189,445 | $18,797,883 | $1,440,844 | — | — | $4,299,682 |
| 2024 | $108,584,097 | $4,807,116 | $1,531,894 | $28,528 | 1 | $3,932,402 |
| 2023 | $87,030,587 | $10,349,600 | $1,514,014 | — | — | $1,666,073 |
| 2022 | $75,339,326 | $10,051,480 | $1,500,930 | — | — | $4,869,603 |
| 2021 | $75,680,790 | $2,403,306 | $1,203,464 | — | — | $1,501,890 |
| 2020 | $66,873,359 | $2,051,828 | $1,550,414 | $133,963 | 1 | $1,311,193 |
| 2019 | $66,269,404 | $4,010,201 | $1,394,944 | $279,229 | 1 | $3,033,346 |
About Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $122.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $4.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation is led by Gary Smee, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Smee
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mendell Thompson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Gebhart
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rudy Thomas
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Honer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Pierce
Executive Officio Director
Director → Executive Officio Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Cherry
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Cordell
Executive Officio Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Fulcher
Executive Officio Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Fry
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Coons
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Heap
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gilbert Wai
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott McGuckin
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Laluzerne
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Carolyn Downey (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Daryl Nicholson (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Robert Brower (2019–2024) — Executive Officio Director
- Former: Joe LaLuzerne (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Doug Pierce (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kelly Smith (2020–2023) — Executive Officio Director
- Former: George R Latter Jr. (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Battin (2019–2020) — Board Liason
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation
How large is Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation?
Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation reported $122.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.8M.
What is Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation?
Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $122.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation operate?
Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation's EIN?
Point Loma Nazarene University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3948691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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