EIN 41-0695524

Gustavus Adolphus College

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2,764
Year formed
1862
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
Description
Gustavus Adolphus College is a highly selective, private, coeducational, residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Total revenues
$150,522,013
2023
Total expenses
$158,584,922
2023
Total assets
$540,762,989
2023
Num. employees
2,764
2023

Program areas at Gustavus Adolphus College

Instruction and Academic Support: Gustavus offers 72 majors in 24 academic departments and 13 interdisciplinary programs, with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Total FTE enrollment for academic year 2022-2023 was 2,043, with 419 students graduating in May 2023.
Auxiliary Services: As a residential college, Gustavus is committed to residence hall living as a vital complement to its academic program. Approximately 85% of students live in College-owned residences and eat in the College's Dining Service. During Fall 2022, 1,744 students lived in College-owned residences. The College bookstore provides textbooks and other educational supplies for students. Other items for sale include: clothing embossed with the College's insignia, books and miscellaneous novelty items.
Student Services: Gustavus sponsors 23 varsity athletics teams and 39 intramural activities and club sports, along with more than 120 student organizations. Approximately 99% of students are involved in at least one extracurricular activity. Other student services include admission, community-based service learning, career development, peer mentoring, Office of the Chaplains, center for inclusive excellence, financial assistance, health services, registrar, campus activities and residential life programs.
Gustavus offers a number of activities that enhance the curricular program, including various public service events and miscellaneous services provided to students.

Grants made by Gustavus Adolphus College

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Great River GreeningResearch Subgrant$13,041

Who funds Gustavus Adolphus College

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lilly EndowmentCompelling Preaching Initiative$1,250,000
Howard Hughes Medical InstituteInclusive Excellence 3 Learning Community$704,025
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$519,693
...and 62 more grants received totalling $4,273,795

Personnel at Gustavus Adolphus College

NameTitleCompensation
Curtis J KowaleskiChief Financial Officer Vice President of Finance and Treasurer$194,250
Thomas W YoungVice President for Institutional Advancement$174,421
Jones R VanheckeVice President for Student Life and Dean of Students$158,934
Bradley S NussDirector and Vice Chair$0
Jolene D ChristensenSecretary$73,225
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Gustavus Adolphus College

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$13,968,306
Program services$130,419,658
Investment income and dividends$1,760,599
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$9,957
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$4,411,944
Net income from fundraising events$-123,121
Net income from gaming activities$74,670
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$150,522,013

Form 990s for Gustavus Adolphus College

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052024-04-08990View PDF
2022-052023-04-04990View PDF
2021-052022-04-05990View PDF
2020-052021-04-15990View PDF
2019-052020-10-22990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $88,960 from Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $1,250,000 from Lilly Endowment
May 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
800 W College Ave
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Metro area
Mankato, MN
County
Nicollet County, MN
Website URL
gustavus.edu/ 
Phone
(507) 933-8000
Facebook page
gustavusadolphuscollege 
Twitter profile
@gustavus 
IRS details
EIN
41-0695524
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1862
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
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0212506
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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