THE LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION INC
1700 CHAPEL DRIVE - FINANCE OFFICE, VALPARAISO, IN · IRS data through FY2025
Revenue, expenses and net assets
Revenue Expenses Net assets
| Tax year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $187,644,738 | $201,335,936 | $441,882,238 |
| FY2024 | $167,303,144 | $194,804,715 | $435,410,997 |
| FY2023 | $165,456,496 | $189,108,097 | $449,638,152 |
| FY2022 | $194,686,967 | $206,305,516 | $466,887,163 |
| FY2021 | $197,856,544 | $189,300,150 | $506,881,414 |
| FY2020 | $192,641,554 | $204,953,827 | $409,043,761 |
| FY2019 | $191,580,438 | $217,269,217 | $423,364,417 |
| FY2018 | $199,153,602 | $205,381,421 | $429,330,229 |
| FY2017 | $208,955,502 | $201,236,046 | $428,267,241 |
| FY2016 | $196,555,879 | $199,959,445 | $410,255,967 |
| FY2015 | $182,986,425 | $191,892,812 | $422,073,864 |
| FY2014 | $177,374,231 | $181,796,257 | $426,960,883 |
| FY2013 | $144,152,834 | $166,355,879 | $399,976,968 |
| FY2012 | $153,906,993 | $158,959,938 | $406,384,212 |
Where the revenue came from
| Source | Amount | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions & grants | $23,464,992 | 14% |
| Program service revenue | $139,165,429 | 86% |
Where the money was spent
| Category | Amount | % of expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Program services | $190,209,837 | 94% |
| Management & general | $7,963,013 | 4% |
| Fundraising | $3,163,086 | 2% |
What the numbers show
- Program service revenue made up 86% of total revenue in FY2025.
- Program services accounted for 94% of functional expenses, management & general 4%, and fundraising 2%.
- 94% of functional expenses went to program services in FY2025. That is higher than 91.4% of 81 Education organizations in IN.
- Net assets covered about 26.3 months of expenses at the end of the reporting year. That puts it in the 64th percentile among 1090 Education organizations in IN.
- Total revenue was higher than 99.5% of 1109 Education organizations in IN.
- Total revenue rose from $153,906,993 in FY2012 to $187,644,738 in FY2025, Revenue increased in 8 and decreased in 5 of 13 year-over-year comparisons.
- Expenses exceeded revenue in 12 of 14 reported years (FY2012, FY2013, FY2014, FY2015, FY2016, FY2018, FY2019, FY2020, FY2022, FY2023, FY2024, FY2025).
- The highest revenue on record here is $208,955,502 in FY2017.
- Net assets grew from $406,384,212 to $441,882,238 between FY2012 and FY2025.
- Donations are generally tax-deductible (public charity).
Figures compared against other organizations of the same NTEE program area in the same state. See the methodology page for how these are calculated and the guide to reading nonprofit financials for their limits.
About this organization
A COMMUNITY OF LEARNING DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE & GROUNDED IN THE LUTHERAN TRADITION OF SCHOLARSHIP, FAITH, & FREEDOM, PREPARING STUDENTS TO LEAD & SERVE IN THE CHURCH & SOCIETY.
IRS status
| Ruling year | 1943 |
| Subsection | 501(c)(3) |
| Classification | Public charity |
| Program area (NTEE) | B430 — Education (in IN) |
| Donations | Donations are generally tax-deductible (public charity). |
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Source: Internal Revenue Service — Exempt Organizations Business Master File (downloaded September 20, 2026), Statistics of Income extracts, Form 990 e-file data, Publication 78 and the Automatic Revocation list. Figures are as reported by the organization; IRS processing may adjust them. This is not a charity rating and not tax advice. Confirm deductibility in IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
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