GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE
800 W COLLEGE AVE, SAINT PETER, MN · IRS data through FY2025
Revenue, expenses and net assets
Revenue Expenses Net assets
| Tax year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $151,267,734 | $157,681,375 | $479,180,748 |
| FY2024 | $145,945,868 | $154,076,541 | $469,251,792 |
| FY2023 | $150,522,013 | $158,584,922 | $450,840,798 |
| FY2022 | $183,510,862 | $159,071,069 | $456,008,075 |
| FY2021 | $166,346,183 | $148,756,242 | $442,963,977 |
| FY2020 | $148,388,363 | $147,479,566 | $365,623,399 |
| FY2019 | $189,635,634 | $144,560,438 | $365,885,053 |
| FY2018 | $172,054,934 | $137,503,658 | $336,688,210 |
| FY2017 | $155,857,641 | $133,170,746 | $305,941,420 |
| FY2016 | $157,124,605 | $135,571,540 | $269,465,342 |
| FY2015 | $140,683,585 | $136,675,569 | $255,480,567 |
| FY2014 | $133,293,133 | $132,104,671 | $247,025,933 |
| FY2013 | $135,000,540 | $128,115,517 | $234,018,053 |
| FY2012 | $134,271,828 | $125,241,050 | $212,756,338 |
Where the revenue came from
| Source | Amount | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions & grants | $15,933,885 | 11% |
| Program service revenue | $127,004,372 | 89% |
Where the money was spent
| Category | Amount | % of expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Program services | $147,437,815 | 94% |
| Management & general | $6,340,746 | 4% |
| Fundraising | $3,902,814 | 2% |
What the numbers show
- Program service revenue made up 89% 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 90.4% of 73 Education organizations in MN.
- Net assets covered about 36.5 months of expenses at the end of the reporting year. That puts it in the 72nd percentile among 1312 Education organizations in MN.
- Total revenue was higher than 99.5% of 1322 Education organizations in MN.
- Total revenue rose from $134,271,828 in FY2012 to $151,267,734 in FY2025, Revenue increased in 8 and decreased in 5 of 13 year-over-year comparisons.
- Expenses exceeded revenue in 3 of 14 reported years (FY2023, FY2024, FY2025).
- The highest revenue on record here is $189,635,634 in FY2019.
- Net assets grew from $212,756,338 to $479,180,748 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
Gustavus Adolphus College prepares its students for fulfilling lives of leadership and service and is committed to the core values of excellence, community, justice, service, and faith. It is especially known for strong science, writing, music, athletics, and study abroad programs.
IRS status
| Ruling year | 1935 |
| Subsection | 501(c)(3) |
| Classification | Public charity |
| Program area (NTEE) | B420 — Education (in MN) |
| 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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