Point Loma Nazarene University
Point Loma Nazarene University exists to provide higher education in a vital christian community where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service becomes an expression of faith. We aspire to be a learning community where grace is foundational, truth is pursued, and holiness is a way of life.
Point Loma Nazarene University at a glance
In short: Point Loma Nazarene University gave $10.9M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10.9M), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,939,921
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,939,921
- Median grant
- $10,939,921
- Total assets
- $251,247,589
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Point Loma Nazarene University funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Point Loma Nazarene Univeristy Foundation ($10.9M).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Point Loma Nazarene University gives
- Giving grew 438% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $10.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Point Loma Nazarene Univeristy Foundation San Diego, CA | Support the general operations of the foundation and university | $10,939,921 |
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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 | $251,247,589 | $200,343,026 | $207,758,368 | $10,939,921 | 1 | $3,122,115 |
| 2024 | $252,340,054 | $187,333,231 | $182,120,635 | — | — | $3,488,670 |
| 2023 | $261,740,068 | $177,988,756 | $173,346,232 | $7,066,734 | 1 | $2,396,232 |
| 2022 | $249,479,852 | $169,725,764 | $159,137,421 | $2,032,953 | 1 | $1,383,611 |
| 2021 | $230,972,693 | $157,429,436 | $144,039,346 | $43,842 | 1 | $2,101,718 |
| 2020 | $199,779,876 | $151,214,169 | $144,325,553 | — | — | $1,857,064 |
About Point Loma Nazarene University
Based on IRS filings
Point Loma Nazarene University is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $251.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10.9M. Net investment income was $3.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Point Loma Nazarene University is led by Kerry Fulcher, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 35 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kerry Fulcher
President
Provost → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$211K (2020) → $307K (2025)
Robert Brower
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$368K (2020) → $542K (2025)
Douglas Pierce
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Chung
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Spaite
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daryl C Nicholson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Smee
Ex-Officio Trustee
Trustee → Ex-Officio Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Stone
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Hernandez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Fry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Lacher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lehman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mendell Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moises Champo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rene Bravo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Songer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kordell Kekoa
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonna Knox Schengel
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Albert Hung
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ladonna Crabb
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Marshall
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Lopez
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Heap
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daren Pitcher
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daren Reed
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph D LaLuzerne
Chief Financial Officer
Vice President of Finance → Chief Financial Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $225K (2025)
Holly Irwin
Vice President for Mission & Calling
Vice Provost → Vice President for Mission & Calling, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$174K (2023) → $172K (2025)
Jeff Bolster
Vice President of University Services
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$156K (2023) → $175K (2025)
Jim Daichendt
Provost
Vice Provost → Provost, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$175K (2023) → $179K (2025)
Mary Paul
Vice President of Student Life
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$148K (2025)
Samara Timms
Assistant Vice President for Hr
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$174K (2025)
Walter Augustine
Vice President for Intercultural Engagement
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$132K (2025)
Nell Becker Sweeden
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Power
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Swartz
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Corey Fling (2020–2024) — Chief Information Officer
- Former: Matt Robertson (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Maria Zack (2023–2024) — Department Chair
- Former: Daniel Bothe (2024) — Department Chair
- Former: Kim Alexander (2024) — Trustee
- Former: John Nells (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kelly Smith (2020–2023) — Vice President of University Advancement
- Former: Ken Baruth (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Steven R Scott (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kimberly Alexander (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Benjamin Lopez (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon (2023) — Vice Provost
- Former: Alison Reaser (2020–2022) — Chief Economist
- Former: Catherine Smith (2020–2022) — Vice President of Student Development
- Former: Dan Bothe (2020–2022) — School Dean
- Former: George R Latter Jr. (2020–2021) — Vice President of Finance
- Former: Mary Leland (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kimberly Cullumber-Alexander (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Carol Van Buskirk (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Cindy Zabuska (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Donald R Schengel (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Joy Straub (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Maria Covarrubias (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $542K, to Robert Brower (President (Part Year)). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Point Loma Nazarene University
How much does Point Loma Nazarene University give each year?
Point Loma Nazarene University gave $10.9M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Point Loma Nazarene University?
Point Loma Nazarene University reported $251.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $200.3M.
What is Point Loma Nazarene University?
Point Loma Nazarene University is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $251.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Point Loma Nazarene University operate?
Point Loma Nazarene University has awarded grants in California.
What is Point Loma Nazarene University's EIN?
Point Loma Nazarene University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1644035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- 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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