Palo Alto University Inc is located in Palo Alto, CA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (B50) the organization is classified as: Graduate & Professional Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 07/2021, Palo Alto University Inc employed 530 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Palo Alto University Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 07/2021, Palo Alto University Inc generated $38.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $35.4m during the year ending 07/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROVIDE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVEL EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF PSYCHOLOGY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PSY.D. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGYTHE UNIVERSITY OFFERS A FIVE-YEAR ONSITE DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, LEADING TO A DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE (PSY.D). THIS PROGRAM IS IMPLEMENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE STANFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND WAS APPROVED BY WASC IN 2002. THE PROGRAM, THE PGSP-STANFORD PSY.D. CONSORTIUM, WAS FIRST ACCREDITED BY APA IN 2006, RE-ACCREDITED IN 2013 BY APA FOR SEVEN YEARS. APA REAFFIRMED THE PSYD PROGRAM'S FULL ACCREDITATION IN FALL 2019. THE PROGRAM'S APA IS SCHEDULED FOR 2029.DURING THE 20-21 ACADEMIC YEAR, THIS PROGRAM WELCOMED A NEW COHORT OF 30 STUDENTS, GRADUATED 39 STUDENTS, AND EXPERIENCED 5 WITHDRAWALS OF THE 168 STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM (3% ATTRITION). ADDITIONAL OUTCOMES DATA IS REPORTED ANNUALLY TO WASC, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS. THE UNIVERSITY MAINTAINS A DETAILED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING OF ATTRITION, TIME TO COMPLETION, INTERNSHIP MATCH RATES AND MORE AT WWW.PALOALTOU.EDU/GRADUATE-PROGRAMS/PGSP-PSYD-STANFORD-CONSORTIUM/STUDENT-ADMISSIONS-OUTCOMES-AND-OTHER-DATA.
PH.D. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGYTHE UNIVERSITY HAS OFFERED A FIVE-YEAR ONSITE DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, LEADING TO A DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY (PH.D.) SINCE 1975. THE PH.D. PROGRAM WAS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (APA) IN 1988 AND WAS RE-ACCREDITED IN 2016 BY APA FOR SEVEN YEARS.DURING THE 20-21 ACADEMIC YEAR, THIS PROGRAM WELCOMED A NEW COHORT OF 85 STUDENTS, GRADUATED 96 STUDENTS, AND EXPERIENCED 13 WITHDRAWALS OF THE 477 STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM (2.7% ATTRITION). ADDITIONAL OUTCOMES DATA IS REPORTED ANNUALLY TO WASC, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS. THE UNIVERSITY MAINTAINS A DETAILED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING OF ATTRITION, TIME TO COMPLETION, INTERNSHIP MATCH RATES AND MORE AT WWW.PALOALTOU.EDU/GRADUATE-PROGRAMS/PHD-PROGRAMS/PHD-CLINICAL-PSYCHOLOGY/STUDENT-ADMISSIONS-OUTCOMES-AND-OTHER-DATA.
THE GRONOWSKI CENTER:THE GRONOWSKI CENTER IS A PSYCHOLOGY TRAINING CLINIC DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE COUNSELING, PSYCHOTHERAPY AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES TO ADULTS, OLDER ADULTS, COUPLES, ADOLESCENTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND SAN MATEO COUNTY.THE CLINIC OFFERS SERVICES ON A SLIDING SCALE BASIS AS A PART OF ITS COMMUNITY MISSION. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY DOCTORAL LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS.
PAU MASTER'S PROGRAMS: M.A. IN COUNSELING: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING IN ONE OF TWO AREAS OF EMPHASIS: "MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND CHILD", OR "CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH". BOTH EMPHASIS AREAS ARE CACREP ACCREDITED SINCE JANUARY 2017, AND PREPARE STUDENTS TO PURSUE LICENSURE IN COUNSELING. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN WASC ACCREDITED SINCE 2009 FOR DISTANCE LEARNING, AND SINCE 2011 FOR THE RESIDENTIAL VERSION. DURING THE 20-21 ACADEMIC YEAR, THIS PROGRAM WELCOMED A NEW COHORT OF 180 STUDENTS, GRADUATED 159 STUDENTS, EXPERIENCED 47 WITHDRAWALS OF THE 511 STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM (10.9% ATTRITION).M.S. IN PSYCHOLOGY: THE M.S. IN PSYCHOLOGY IS PRIMARILY A PREPARATORY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS SEEKING ENTRANCE TO THE PH.D. PROGRAM. PAU WAS GRANTED WASC ACCREDITATION FOR A DISTANCE EDUCATION M.S. IN PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAM IN 2000. DURING THE 20-21 ACADEMIC YEAR, THIS PROGRAM WELCOMED A NEW COHORT OF 26 STUDENTS, GRADUATED 4 STUDENTS, EXPERIENCED 10 WITHDRAWALS OF THE 46 STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM (21.7% ATTRITION).PAU UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSPAU OFFERS TWO SEPARATE DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS AT THE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL. ENTERING STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE COMPLETED FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AT ANOTHER ACCREDITED INSTITUTION.B.S. IN PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL ACTION:PAU WAS GRANTED WASC APPROVAL FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL ACTION ONSITE DEGREE PROGRAM IN 2006, FOLLOWED BY APPROVAL TO OFFER A DISTANCE EDUCATION VERSION STARTING IN 2011. DURING THE 20-21 ACADEMIC YEAR, THIS PROGRAM WELCOMED A NEW COHORT OF 14 STUDENTS, GRADUATED 10 STUDENTS, EXPERIENCED 3 WITHDRAWALS OF THE 24 STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM (12.5% ATTRITION).B.S. IN BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY:PAU WAS GRANTED WASC APPROVAL FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY ONSITE DEGREE PROGRAM IN 2009, FOLLOWED BY APPROVAL TO OFFER A DISTANCE EDUCATION VERSION STARTING IN 2011. DURING THE 20-21 ACADEMIC YEAR, THIS PROGRAM WELCOMED A NEW COHORT OF 43 STUDENTS, GRADUATED 15 STUDENTS, EXPERIENCED 9 WITHDRAWALS OF THE 58 STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM (15.5% ATTRITION).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Maureen O'connor President/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $433,385 |
Joyce Moore Professor | 40 | $321,740 | |
Risa Dickson Interim VP For Academic Affairs | Officer | 40 | $280,000 |
June Klein VP Business Affairs/cfo | Officer | 40 | $271,084 |
Kimberly Balsam Professor | 40 | $270,440 | |
James Breckenridge Dean Of Academic Admin & Operation | Officer | 40 | $265,888 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Stanford University Consortium | 7/30/21 | $3,111,921 |
Registry For College And University Pres Consulting Services | 7/30/21 | $356,417 |
Hood & Strong Llp Audit & Tax Services | 7/30/21 | $134,931 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,350,350 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $582,581 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $75,869 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,932,931 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $36,256,323 |
Investment income | $156,722 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $103,538 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $38,449,514 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,460,087 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,943,326 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $363,795 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $17,595,350 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $647,316 |
Other employee benefits | $723,875 |
Payroll taxes | $1,271,161 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $86,683 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $135,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,974,841 |
Advertising and promotion | $441,519 |
Office expenses | $497,428 |
Information technology | $1,276,186 |
Royalties | $152,548 |
Occupancy | $1,466,803 |
Travel | $4,534 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $56,646 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $672,262 |
Insurance | $276,479 |
All other expenses | $523,216 |
Total functional expenses | $35,380,334 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,328,942 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,994,770 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $674,313 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,650,096 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,060,197 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,412,330 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,790,448 |
Investments—other securities | $69,525 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $573,000 |
Other assets | $189,811 |
Total assets | $37,743,432 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,481,269 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $10,111,350 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $414,604 |
Total liabilities | $14,007,223 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,605,145 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,131,064 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $37,743,432 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Palo Alto University Inc has recieved totaling $102,862.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Palo Alto Community Fund Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $85,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $10,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,771 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $91 |
Beg. Balance | $3,252,856 |
Earnings | $778,743 |
Net Contributions | $22,650 |
Other Expense | $117,500 |
Ending Balance | $3,936,749 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA | $325,100,331 | $118,517,115 |
Dominican University Of California San Rafael, CA | $120,936,382 | $85,037,820 |
Kaiser Permanente Bernard J Tyson School Of Medicine Inc Oakland, CA | $109,560,789 | $87,175,278 |
Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena, CA | $257,080,633 | $48,939,173 |
California Western School Of Law San Diego, CA | $69,688,098 | $48,863,777 |
Keck Graduate Institute Claremont, CA | $121,856,519 | $41,890,021 |
Marshall B Ketchum University Fullerton, CA | $105,970,455 | $47,583,305 |
Thunderbird School Of Global Management Phoenix, AZ | $4,648,363 | $22,980,212 |
Southern California University Of Health Sciences Whittier, CA | $39,889,743 | $44,008,074 |
Palo Alto University Inc Palo Alto, CA | $37,743,432 | $38,449,514 |
Uc Berkeley Center For Executive Education Berkeley, CA | $14,411,646 | $24,161,289 |
Life Chiropractic College West Hayward, CA | $30,632,289 | $21,817,689 |