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University of the Pacific

EIN 94-1156266 · Stockton, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities.

Income
$588.0 million
Spending
$532.3 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
4,814
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$816,167, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 25 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $274.0 million spent. INSTRUCTION, DEPARTMENTAL AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT: INCLUDES THE SALARIES, BENEFITS, SUPPLIES AND DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT NECESSARY TO DELIVER HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY'S APPROXIMATELY 6,900 UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS ACROSS THREE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUSES. THE UNIVERSITY'S MAIN CAMPUS IN STOCKTON COMBINES MANY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF A LARGER UNIVERSITY WITH THOSE OF A SMALL LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE, OFFERING A BROAD ARRAY OF UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS THROUGH VARIOUS SCHOOLS, INCLUDING THE COLLEGE OF THE PACIFIC, THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE, THE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, THE EBERHARDT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, BENERD COLLEGE, AND THE THOMAS J. LONG SCHOOL OF PHARMACY. THE SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS IS HOME TO THE ARTHUR A. DUGONI SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY, ONE OF THE LEADING DENTAL SCHOOLS IN THE NATION AND SEVERAL OTHER NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMS INCLUDING: DATA ANALYTICS, AUDIOLOGY, AND MUSIC THERAPY. THE SACRAMENTO CAMPUS IS HOME TO THE MCGEORGE SCHOOL OF LAW AND HAS ALSO EXPANDED TO INCLUDE SEVERAL SPECIALIZED LEGAL DEGREE PROGRAMS, GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES. (Expenses $ 20,488,117 including grants of $) RESEARCH: INCLUDES EXPENDITURES FOR ACTIVITIES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PRODUCE HIGH-QUALITY RESEARCH OUTCOMES WHILE PROVIDING HANDS-ON RESEARCH TRAINING TO BOTH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS.
  2. $199.2 million spent. STUDENT SERVICES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID: INCLUDES EXPENDITURES FOR ALL FORMS OF STUDENT AID AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S APPROXIMATELY 6,900 STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM DEMONSTRATES AN ONGOING COMMITMENT TO PUT A QUALITY EDUCATION WITHIN REACH, PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS, INCLUDING MATCHING CAL GRANTS FOR STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY. THE UNIVERSITY'S FOUR-YEAR GUARANTEE PROVIDES STUDENTS ASSURANCE THEY WILL BE ABLE TO GET THE CLASSES THEY NEED TO GRADUATE ON TIME.
  3. $14.5 million spent. AUXILIARY ACTIVITIES: INCLUDES SERVICES THAT SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES , INCLUDING CAMPUS BOOKSTORES, FITNESS CENTER, DINING SERVICES, RESIDENTIAL LIFE AND HOUSING. (Expenses $ 20,488,117 including grants of $) RESEARCH: INCLUDES EXPENDITURES FOR ACTIVITIES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PRODUCE HIGH-QUALITY RESEARCH OUTCOMES WHILE PROVIDING HANDS-ON RESEARCH TRAINING TO BOTH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS.
  4. $20.5 million spent. RESEARCH: INCLUDES EXPENDITURES FOR ACTIVITIES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PRODUCE HIGH-QUALITY RESEARCH OUTCOMES WHILE PROVIDING HANDS-ON RESEARCH TRAINING TO BOTH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1963.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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