Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA

Christian university providing undergraduate and graduate education in Malibu, California

Primary audience
University Students
Work area
Higher Education
Topic
Christian Education
Contact
James Gash
Website Contact

About Organization

Pepperdine University operates a Christian higher education institution serving over 5,000 employees and thousands of students. Based in Malibu, CA, the university generates approximately $705 million in annual revenue. The institution provides comprehensive academic programs while maintaining its Christian mission and values.

What They Focus On

Christian Higher Education

Providing undergraduate and graduate academic programs that integrate Christian faith with scholarly excellence and intellectual rigor

Student Financial Support

Offering comprehensive scholarship programs to make quality Christian education accessible to students from diverse backgrounds

Ministry and Service

Preparing students for careers and ministry service while fostering values of leadership, service, and ethical responsibility

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Historical financial data from IRS Form 990
Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 — — — —
2023 $705,484,656 $664,734,965 $2,610,614,882 5,165
2021 — — — —
2021 $719,080,959 $639,625,912 $2,445,970,391 4,676
2020 — — — —
2020 $724,218,664 $559,572,997 $2,401,385,933 4,518
2019 $580,174,202 $555,422,254 $2,047,744,709 5,090
2018 $543,386,701 $521,304,808 $1,930,853,615 4,965
2017 $520,306,542 $472,196,499 $1,897,654,028 5,006

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Student Enrollment

    Recruit and admit students aligned with Christian values and academic excellence standards

  • 02

    Academic Instruction

    Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses integrating faith with rigorous academic disciplines

  • 03

    Student Support

    Provide scholarships, mentorship, and resources to ensure student success and development

  • 04

    Graduate Impact

    Prepare graduates for professional careers and ministry service in their communities

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Pepperdine University

Undergraduate Education

Comprehensive bachelor's degree programs across multiple disciplines with Christian values integration throughout curriculum

Graduate Programs

Advanced degree offerings including business, law, education, and ministry preparation for professional development

Student Scholarships

Financial aid programs providing scholarships to students based on merit and need for educational access

Solutions Journalism Training

Training and production programs supporting journalism that focuses on solutions to societal challenges

Ministry Support

Programs supporting Christian ministry development and theological education for students and community members

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Pepperdine University.

JG

James Gash

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $793,965
PP

Phil Phillips

Exec. Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $420,568
JR

Jeffrey Rohde

Chief Investment Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $401,813
GR

Greg Ramirez

Chief Financial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $383,929
LP

Larry Perrin

SVP Strategic Implementation
Full-time
Compensation: $371,354
DD

Daniel Dewalt

VP & Chief Of Staff
Full-time
Compensation: $364,776
SC

Sara Cosentino

VP For Adv & Chief Dev Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $356,844
NT

Nicolle Taylor

Senior VP, COO
Full-time
Compensation: $356,640
DS

Damon Sean Burnett

SVP, Integrated Marketing & Cmo
Full-time
Compensation: $279,554
MN

Michael Nicks

Director Of Investments
Full-time
Compensation: $249,164
FH

Faye Holton

Director Of Investments
Full-time
Compensation: $248,721
JS

Jonathan See

Chief Information Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $242,905
GG

Greg G Ramirez

Chief Financial Officer
LR

Lorenzo Romar

Head Coach, Basketball
Full-time
Compensation: $801,490
GH

Gary Hanson

Senior EVP
Full-time
Compensation: $518,684
KS

Kiron Skinner

Professor, School Of Public Policy
Full-time
Compensation: $489,171
SY

Sara Young Jackson

Chancellor
Full-time
Compensation: $470,952
DC

Deborah Crown

Dean Of Pgbs
Full-time
Compensation: $451,779
JB

Jay Brewster

Provost
Full-time
Compensation: $432,576
SS

Sukhsimranjit Singh

Mnging Dir Straus Inst, Prof
Full-time
Compensation: $405,225
DJ

Deryck Janse Van Rensburg

Professor, Graziadio Bus School
Full-time
Compensation: $396,428
LK

Lee Kats

Interim Dean, Seaver
Full-time
Compensation: $370,870
MF

Michael Feltner

Dean Of College Of Health Science
Full-time
Compensation: $364,196
PC

Paul Caron

Dean, Caruso School Of Law
Full-time
Compensation: $342,929
FM

Farzin Madjidi

Dean, Gsep
Full-time
Compensation: $335,294
DS

David Smith

Senior Associate Provost
Full-time
Compensation: $298,231
JG

Jeri-Elayne Goosby Smith

VP Comm Belonging & Cdo
Full-time
Compensation: $271,801
MT

Michael Thomas

VP, Integrated Marketing
Full-time
Compensation: $246,804
KC

Katelyn Crowe

Controller
Full-time
Compensation: $219,915
BV

Ben Veenendaal

VP Planning, Ops & Const From 07/24
Full-time
Compensation: $210,651
CH

Connie Horton

VP For Student Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $199,967
LM

Lila McDowell Carlsen

Interim Vice Provost & Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $176,554
RG

Rick Gibson

Sv Chancellor
Full-time
Compensation: $170,603
TS

Timothy Spivey

VP Spiritual Life From 11/23
Full-time
Compensation: $165,610
AB

Alan Beard

Regent
1 hrs/week
AM

Anna Mergele

Regent As Of 06/24
1 hrs/week
CS

Cicely Simpson

Regent Thru 06/24
1 hrs/week
DB

Dale Brown

Regent
1 hrs/week
DL

Dennis Lewis

Regent
1 hrs/week
EB

Edwin Biggers

Regent Thru 03/24
1 hrs/week
EW

Eric Wolford

Regent
1 hrs/week
FW

Faye Williams Craddolph

Regent Thru 09/23
1 hrs/week
JJ

Jeremy Johnson

Regent
1 hrs/week
JP

John Plueger

Regent
1 hrs/week
KL

Kimberly Lindley

Regent
1 hrs/week
MO

Michael Okabayashi

Regent
1 hrs/week
PJ

Peter Johnson Jr

Regent
1 hrs/week
RC

R Charles Walker Jr

Regent
1 hrs/week
SH

Seth Haye

Regent
1 hrs/week
SE

Shelle Ensio

Regent
1 hrs/week
SS

Stephen Stewart

Regent
1 hrs/week
VM

Virginia Milstead

Regent
1 hrs/week

Milestones

2017

Revenue Growth Period

2017

Annual revenue reached $520 million with over 5,000 employees serving the university

2020

Peak Revenue Achievement

2020

University operations reached $724 million in revenue with expanded programs and services

2023

Current Operations

2023

Operating at $705 million annual revenue with 5,165 employees supporting educational mission

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

EL
Edward Larson Darling Chair In Law & Prof 40.00 hrs/week · $354,280
DA
Dee Anna Smith Chair, Regent 1.00 hrs/week
FR
Frederick Ricker Vice Chair, Regent 1.00 hrs/week
JW
Jay Welker Secretary, Regent 1.00 hrs/week
JL
John Lewis Assistant Secretary, Regent 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 (2023)

$9.0M

Highest Paid

$1.2M

James Gash

Compensated Officers

15

Executive compensation for 2023
Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
James Gash President & CEO $793,965 $407,584 $1,201,549 40
Jay Brewster Provost $432,576 $460,255 $892,831 40
Lorenzo Romar Head Coach, Basketball $801,490 $44,083 $845,573 40
Phil Phillips EXEC. Vice President $420,568 $233,641 $654,209 40
Gary Hanson Senior EVP $518,684 $68,688 $587,372 40
Paul Caron Dean, Caruso School Of Law $342,929 $197,621 $540,550 40
Sara Young Jackson Chancellor $470,952 $55,144 $526,096 40
Kiron Skinner Professor, School Of Public Policy $489,171 $33,910 $523,081 40
Deryck Janse Van Rensburg Professor, Graziadio Bus School $396,428 $85,951 $482,379 40
Jeffrey Rohde Chief Investment Officer $401,813 $78,755 $480,568 40
Deborah Crown Dean Of Pgbs $451,779 $27,407 $479,186 40
Sukhsimranjit Singh Mnging DIR Straus Inst, Prof $405,225 $46,870 $452,095 40
Michael Feltner Dean Of College Of Health Science $364,196 $84,399 $448,595 40
Sara Cosentino VP For Adv & Chief DEV Officer $356,844 $84,664 $441,508 40
Larry Perrin SVP Strategic Implementation $371,354 $68,468 $439,822 40

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$2.2M Grants Received
20 Organizations

Top Funders

20 total
NC
National Collegiate Athletic Association
$269K
GD
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund
$253K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$215K
JF
Jumpstart For Young Children Inc.
$212K
NC
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.
$203K
HS
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
$160K
TB
The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland
$150K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
$125K
SJ
Solutions Journalism Network Inc. 2 grants
$110K
TA
The Ayco Charitable Foundation
$101K
+10 more funders
National Collegiate Athletic Association Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Jumpstart For Young Children Inc. Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. Hispanic Scholarship Fund The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Solutions Journalism Network Inc. The Ayco Charitable Foundation American Endowment Foundation Moriah Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Bradley Impact Fund Inc. World OutreachFund Charities Aid Foundation America Consumer Technology Association Foundation Tulsa Community Foundation National Fish And Wildlife Foundation American Gift Fund
National Collegiate Athletic Association Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Jumpstart For Young Children Inc. Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. Hispanic Scholarship Fund The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Solutions Journalism Network Inc. The Ayco Charitable Foundation American Endowment Foundation Moriah Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Bradley Impact Fund Inc. World OutreachFund Charities Aid Foundation America Consumer Technology Association Foundation Tulsa Community Foundation National Fish And Wildlife Foundation American Gift Fund

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

Contact

Get in touch with Pepperdine University

Phone

(818) 702-1364
Visit Website
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, CA 902634497