Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA

Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university offering medical and allied health education

Primary audience
Students
Work area
Higher Education
Topic
Academic Programs
Contact
Iris Hyunjoo Nam
Website Contact

About Organization

Loma Linda University provides education in medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, and allied health professions through the integration of academic excellence with Seventh-day Adventist values and whole person care. Based in Loma Linda, CA, the university trains healthcare professionals across eight schools serving thousands of students.

What They Focus On

Academic Achievement

Promotes student learning and degree completion through rigorous curriculum and faculty support

Student Development

Fosters personal growth, critical thinking, and career readiness preparing students for success

Community Impact

Contributes to regional development through research, service, and partnerships with local organizations

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021 — — — —
2021 $388,599,517 $345,106,673 $1,899,889,644 2,682
2020 — — — —
2020 $350,502,232 $328,397,979 $1,843,254,584 2,803
2019 $284,623,400 $370,403,909 $1,680,846,175 3,117
2018 $346,450,345 $315,874,667 $1,581,908,209 3,155
2017 $327,552,482 $302,021,846 $1,572,793,672 3,234

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Loma Linda University

Academic Programs

Offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across multiple disciplines with rigorous curriculum standards

Student Support

Provides advising, tutoring, career services, and resources supporting student success and retention

Research Initiatives

Conducts scholarly research advancing knowledge and addressing critical societal challenges

Community Partnerships

Collaborates with local organizations providing experiential learning and service opportunities for students

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Loma Linda University.

IH

Iris Hyunjoo Nam

Program Director 2
Full-time
Compensation: $376,368
JL

Jaime Lozada

Program Director 2
Full-time
Compensation: $319,550
DP

David P Harris

 Ph
Full-time
KI

Kenneth Iwakoshi

Exec. Director-Trust Administration
1 hrs/week
RN

Rodney Neal

 — Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs
Full-time
AH

Alan Herford

Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $447,481
BC

Brian Chu

Dental Anesthesia Specialist
Full-time
Compensation: $340,107
RM

Rachel My-Linh Dason

Dental Anesthesia Specialist
Full-time
Compensation: $334,107
RA

Robert A Handysides

DDS — Dean, School of Dentistry
Full-time
Compensation: $273,816
EB

Elizabeth Bossert

Dean-School Of Nursing
Full-time
Compensation: $193,075
BB

Beverly Buckles

DSW — Dean, School of Behavioral Health
Full-time
Compensation: $188,131
HH

Helen Hopp Marshak

Dean-School Of Public Health
Full-time
Compensation: $173,149
KH

Karl Haffner

PhD – Vice President for Student Experience
Full-time
MS

Michael Samardzija

VP-Research Affairs
Full-time
RL

Ronald L Carter

Provost
Full-time
TT

Tamara Thomas

Dean-School Of Medicine
Full-time
RD

Rodney D Neal

Senior VP, Financial Affairs
RH

Richard Hart

SC

Shawn Collins

Dnp, Ph
CJ

Craig Jackson

JD, MSW — Dean, School of Allied Health Professions
AA

Adam Arechiga

PsyD, Dr
LR

Leo Ranzolin, Jr.

ThD — Dean, School of Religion
TT

Tammi Thomas

MD — Dean, School of Medicine
KS

Kyle Sousa

PhD — Dean, School of Pharmacy
RB

Rachelle Bussell

MA, CFRE — Senior Vice President for Advancement
TL

Travis Losey

MD — Vice President for Research Affairs

Milestones

2020

Program Expansion

2020

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2021

Continued Operations

2021

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BN
Bradford Newton Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Craig Carlos Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DW
David Williams Trustee (Thru 3/2/22) 1.00 hrs/week
DH
Douglas Hegstad Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
EK
Erton Kohler Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
ES
Eunmee Shim Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
GA
G Alexander Bryant Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
GN
Gt Ng Trustee (Thru 6/30/22) 1.00 hrs/week
HR
Herbert Ruckle Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jere Chrispens Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JP
Juan Prestol-Puesan Trustee (Thru 7/31/21) 1.00 hrs/week
KH
Kerry Heinrich Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
LM
Larry Moore Trustee (Thru 6/30/22) 1.00 hrs/week
LH
Lars Houmann Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
LM
Lew Mowery Assistant Secretary 9.00 hrs/week
LB
Lisa Beardsley-Hardy Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Mark Johnson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Max Trevino Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Melissa Kidder Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Myrna Hanna Corporate Secretary 5.00 hrs/week
PM
Patrick Minor Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
PD
Paul Douglas Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
PN
Peter N Landless Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RG
Ricardo Graham Trustee (Thru 8/16/21) 1.00 hrs/week
RP
Ricardo Peverini Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RC
Richard Chinnock Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RH
Richard H Hart Trustee, President 25.00 hrs/week
RL
Robert Lemon Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Robert Martin Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RW
Roger Woodruff Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Ron Smith Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Scott Reiner Trustee (Thru 12/31/21) 1.00 hrs/week
SC
Shirley Chang Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
SF
Steven Filler Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TW
Ted Wilson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TL
Thomas Lemon Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TW
Trevor Wright Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
WH
Wayne Harris Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
WC
Wilfredo Colon Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
ZS
Zareh Sarrafian Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$3.6M

Highest Paid

$532K

Alan Herford

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Alan Herford Professor $447,481 $84,583 $532,064 50
Iris Hyunjoo Nam Program Director 2 $376,368 $80,202 $456,570 50
Brian Chu Dental Anesthesia Specialist $340,107 $44,774 $384,881 50
Rachel My-Linh Dason Dental Anesthesia Specialist $334,107 $44,633 $378,740 50
Jaime Lozada Program Director 2 $319,550 $53,222 $372,772 50
Robert A Handysides Dean-School Of Dentistry $273,816 $57,918 $331,734 50
Elizabeth Bossert Dean-School Of Nursing $193,075 $35,367 $228,442 50
Beverly Buckles Dean-School Of Behavioral Health $188,131 $35,079 $223,210 50
Helen Hopp Marshak Dean-School Of Public Health $173,149 $39,104 $212,253 50
Trevor Wright Trustee $0 $106,061 $106,061 1
Kerry Heinrich Trustee $0 $100,160 $100,160 1
Michael Samardzija VP-Research Affairs $0 $88,936 $88,936 50
Richard H Hart Trustee, President $0 $79,514 $79,514 25
Rodney Neal Senior Vice President, Financial Affairs $0 $74,040 $74,040 50
Tamara Thomas Dean-School Of Medicine $0 $70,478 $70,478 50

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$2.0M Grants Received
18 Organizations

Top Funders

18 total
AA
Alumni Association Of The School Of
$1.3M
AF
Alliance For Potato Research
$155K
CF
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
$93K
FO
Family Office Foundation Inc. 2 grants
$85K
PH
Pamc Health Foundation
$50K
NA
National Association of Chain Drug
$42K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$35K
TA
Tom And Valley Knudsen Foundation
$34K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$29K
TC
The Children's Oncology Group
$27K
+8 more funders
Alumni Association Of The School Of Alliance For Potato Research Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Family Office Foundation Inc. Pamc Health Foundation National Association of Chain Drug American Endowment Foundation Tom And Valley Knudsen Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Children's Oncology Group International Association For Dental Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn Inland Empire Community Foundation Albert B Sabin Vaccine Institute Inc American Association For Dental Oral The Foundation For Surgical Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
Alumni Association Of The School Of Alliance For Potato Research Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Family Office Foundation Inc. Pamc Health Foundation National Association of Chain Drug American Endowment Foundation Tom And Valley Knudsen Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Children's Oncology Group International Association For Dental Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn Inland Empire Community Foundation Albert B Sabin Vaccine Institute Inc American Association For Dental Oral The Foundation For Surgical Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Loma Linda University

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(909) 558-4515 (909) 558-1000

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11145 Anderson Street 205 Loma Linda, CA 92350