THE VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE UNIVERSITY THROUGH FUNDRAISING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ENDOWMENT. FOUNDATION DIRECTORS ARE DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, PRIMARILY OF ORANGE COUNTY, WHO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF VANGUARD AS AMBASSADORS AND DONORS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.5M
+12.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$537K
+65.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$537K
+65.2% YoY
About Vanguard University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Vanguard University Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in COSTA MESA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $537K. Net investment income was $487K.
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 | $17,489,859 | $15,604,659 | $8,772,336 |
| Revenue | $1,166,778 | $6,529,035 | $789,759 |
| Expenses | $624,126 | $376,670 | $294,978 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $487,211 | $314,409 | $409,908 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Vanguard University of Southern California ($537,473).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COSTA MESA, CA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $537,473 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BEALS DIRECTOR | PRESIDENT-VANGUARD UNIVERSITY | 2 | — |
| JUSTIN MCINTEE | PRESIDENT-FOUNDATION | 2 | — |
| JEREMY MOSER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JEFF MOTSKE | CHAIRMAN (THRU 01/24) | 2 | — |
| KENDALL KASPER | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| ANDREW JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGELA CARLSON-DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BONNIE LIVINGSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONOVAN MCREYNOLDS | DIRECTOR (THRU 09/23) | 1 | — |
| EMMANUEL HYPPOLITE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM PEUGH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAUREN MCGUNIGALE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE ROBERTS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICKLAUS PETERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICKOLE VANDER DUSSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REBECCA BORJAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD VARNELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROB KNUTSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROCKY SOLIDAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROSS NELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE KEARNS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT ROBINETTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TESSA GILTON | DIRECTOR (THRU 11/23) | 1 | — |
| TOM TAILLON | DIRECTOR (THRU 01/24) | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard University Foundation?
Vanguard University Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in COSTA MESA, CA. It holds $17.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Vanguard University Foundation?
As of 2024, Vanguard University Foundation holds $17.5M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $537K in 2024.
Where does Vanguard University Foundation operate?
Vanguard University Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Vanguard University Foundation award?
In 2024, Vanguard University Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $537K — an average of about $537K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Vanguard University Foundation's EIN?
Vanguard University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2164193. 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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