PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY (USA)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a positive net movement in funds of $3,453 for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by increased donations and decreased financial aid expenditures. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds $99,587 in unrestricted free reserves and relies on financial support from its parent company, Pepperdine University, to meet operating needs and cover any deficits.
What the accounts disclose
“In 2025, there were gift donations totaling $1,450 contributed to Pepperdine University (USA), $100 from the Director and Chairman, James A. Gash and $1,350 by an individual connected to Marc. P. Goodman, Director and 1st Vice Chairman.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- James Gashchair
- Dr Ronald Cox
- Jay Brewster
- Marc Goodman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £5.0m | £5.0m |
| 31/07/2024 | £5.3m | £5.3m |
| 31/07/2023 | £4.2m | £4.2m |
| 31/07/2022 | £3.7m | £3.7m |
| 31/07/2021 | £495k | £550k |
Common questions
Is PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY (USA) financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a positive net movement in funds of $3,453 for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by increased donations and decreased financial aid expenditures. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds $99,587 in unrestricted free reserves and relies on financial support from its parent company, Pepperdine University, to meet operating needs and cover any deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Forvis Mazars LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited | 1 | £4.4m |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £157k |
| DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |