UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES, INC.'S (UEI) MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ENRICH THE SACRAMENTO STATE EXPERIENCE AND SUPPORT THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY. UEI ADMINISTERS MORE THAN 500 RESEARCH GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND SPONSORED PROGRAMS CONDUCTED THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES AND RESOURCE PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY. UEI ALSO ADMINISTERS FOOD SERVICE, PROPERTY SERVICES AND BOOKSTORE OPERATIONS ON CAMPUS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$305.1M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$830K
+13.4% YoY
Grant Count
23
-11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+28.2% YoY
About University Enterprises Inc
Based on IRS filings
University Enterprises Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $305.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $830K. Net investment income was $5.3M.
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 | $305,117,835 | $291,821,752 | $283,649,336 |
| Revenue | $136,268,718 | $115,167,090 | $102,624,210 |
| Expenses | $130,268,336 | $112,436,674 | $98,775,539 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,312,941 | $3,560,028 | $4,217,518 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Csu Sacramento ($278,470), University Corp at Monterey Bay ($126,970), Cal Poly Pomona Fdn Inc ($62,589).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CSU SAN MARCOS CORP SAN MARCOS, CA | STIPENDS FOR STUDENTS | $6,000 |
| CSU CHANNEL ISLANDS CAMARILLO, CA | STIPENDS FOR STUDENTS | $6,483 |
| CSU STANISLAUS TURLOCK, CA | STIPENDS FOR STUDENTS | $9,728 |
| CSU CHICO RESEARCH ENTERPRISES CHICO, CA | STIPENDS FOR STUDENTS | $10,466 |
| SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY FDN SAN DIEGO, CA | STIPENDS FOR STUDENTS | $11,005 |
| CSU FRESNO FOUNDATION FRESNO, CA | STIPENDS FOR STUDENTS | $11,658 |
| SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY FDN SAN JOSE, CA | STIPENDS FOR STUDENTS | $12,505 |
| CSU BAKERSFIELD BAKERSFIELD, CA | STIPENDS FOR STUDENTS | $12,640 |
| CSUSB UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES CORP SAN BERNADINO, CA | STIPENDS FOR STUDENTS | $13,731 |
| CSU EAST BAY FDN HAYWARD, CA | STIPENDS FOR STUDENTS | $13,867 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLOS NEVAREZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN BOWMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MACHELLE MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN MURPHY | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, RESEARCH | 40 | $192,574 |
| WILLIAM OLMSTED | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, UNION WELL | 40 | $177,559 |
| TRINA KNIGHT | DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $181,624 |
| JOHN MELIKIAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $196,054 |
| ROSLYN ROBERTS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDALL MARX | STAFF RESEARCH ENGINEER IV | 40 | $180,150 |
| TERRI STEVENS | DIRECTOR, FINANCE/CFO | 40 | $181,852 |
| MAUREEN KERNER | STAFF RESEARCH ENGINEER IV/ ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR EFC | 40 | $164,628 |
| BRIAN CURRIER | STAFF RESEARCH ENGINEER IV | 40 | $175,441 |
| MONICA KAUPPINEN | DIRECTOR, SPONSORED PROGRAMS | 40 | $163,507 |
| KEOHIOKALANI GRIFFITH | DIRECTOR, REAL ESTATE SERVICES | 40 | $135,798 |
| ANGELA BARRETT-RADER | DIRECTOR, RETAIL AND MARKETING SERVICES | 40 | $134,778 |
| FRANZISKA M RENZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,891 |
| MARK WHEELER | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| HASHIM RAZA RIZVI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NATALY ANDRADE-DOMINQUEZ | STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
| RODNEY BARBOUR | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARCO RODRIGUEZ | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JERRY AZEVEDO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VERONICA BOULOS | STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
| NICHOLAS HAYSTINGS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BINDU JADURAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL LYNCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Enterprises Inc?
University Enterprises Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. It holds $305.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is University Enterprises Inc?
As of 2024, University Enterprises Inc holds $305.1M in total assets with $136.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 23 grants totaling $830K in 2024.
Where does University Enterprises Inc operate?
University Enterprises Inc has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does University Enterprises Inc award?
In 2024, University Enterprises Inc awarded 23 grants totaling $830K — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is University Enterprises Inc's EIN?
University Enterprises Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1337638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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