EIN 94-1279803

William Jessup University (WJU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
858
Year formed
1945
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
William Jessup University (WJU) prepares each student for leadership and service in the church and throughout society. WJU features a Christ-centered Liberal Arts education focused on transforming tomorrow, today.
Total revenues
$57,224,285
2023
Total expenses
$57,825,041
2023
Total assets
$137,158,194
2023
Num. employees
858
2023

Program areas at WJU

TRADITIONAL & DEGREE COMPLETION: Jessup enrolls nearly 900 students in its undergraduate and degree completion programs with an integrated Biblical foundation in each program. Each undergraduate program is founded on a solid liberal arts core and intentionally designed to foster a student's spiritual development. With 26 traditional and degree completion programs, Jessup has a variety of concentrations and specializations from which students may choose. Jessup's Degree Completion programs are customized to serve working adult students in a course of study that is convenient, flexible, and relevant to their personal and professional goals. Accelerated courses are offered remotely in a synchronous format. The Degree Completion pedagogy is built to serve high-context adult learners who bring a wide range of work and life skills, gifts, and abilities into the classroom. CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O:
ONLINE EDUCATION: The growth of online options and programs now includes students across all degree platforms, as Jessup serves over 1100 students online, with nearly 200 participating in 12 fully online degree programs. Undergraduate online degrees include Business, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Psychology. Graduate online degrees include: Master of Counseling Psychology (remote synchronous), Master of Science in Kinesiology, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Education, and Master of Accountancy (remote synchronous). Online degrees provide flexible learning platforms that allow students who work to access faculty and curriculum in a convenient format. CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O:
GRADUATE EDUCATION: Jessup offers a growing array of high quality graduate degrees, each designed to offer an advanced-level educational experience taught by highly qualified faculty who share personal concern for each student's spiritual development and personal well-being. Current offerings serve over 450 students and include a MA of Accountancy, MA in Teaching, MA in Education, MBA, an International MBA, MS in Computer Science, MA in Counseling Psychology, MA in Leadership, and a MS in Kinesiology. Jessup is selectively building high-quality graduate degrees that serve student interests and marketplace demands based on the core academic strengths of its programs and faculty. CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O:

Grants made by WJU

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
American National Red Cross (ANRC)Fundraising Event To Support the Victims of the Dixie Fire in Ca$5,471

Who funds William Jessup University (WJU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$1,000,000
Waterstone Support FoundationGeneral Support$177,337
Hugh & Hazel Darling FoundationFacilities Construction$175,000
...and 30 more grants received totalling $1,939,874

Personnel at WJU

NameTitleCompensation
Judith RentzVice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer$132,106
Judy RentzVice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer / Chief Operating Officer / Chief Operations Officer / Chief Information Officer$187,035
Diane AhnChief Financial Officer$133,796
Gordon FlinnVice President , Resource Development$136,973
Kay M LlovioVice President for Educational Effectiveness , Dean and School of the Humanities and the Arts$130,620
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for WJU

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$12,245,745
Program services$44,591,004
Investment income and dividends$428,053
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$138,419
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$255
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-167,842
Net income from fundraising events$-11,349
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$57,224,285

Form 990s for WJU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-25990View PDF
2022-062023-02-16990View PDF
2021-062022-03-18990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-01-23990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,769 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from National Community Foundation
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $177,337 from Waterstone Support Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
HealthEducationDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2121 University Ave
Rocklin, CA 95765
Metro area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
County
Placer County, CA
Website URL
jessup.edu/ 
Phone
(844) 537-7878
Facebook page
williamjessupuniversity 
Twitter profile
@williamjessup 
IRS details
EIN
94-1279803
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1945
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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