The Lutheran University Association Inc

Organization Overview

The Lutheran University Association Inc, operating under the name Valparaiso University, is located in Valparaiso, IN. The organization was established in 1943. According to its NTEE Classification (B43) the organization is classified as: Universities, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Valparaiso University employed 2,315 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Valparaiso University 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 06/2020, Valparaiso University generated $192.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $205.0m during the year ending 06/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS - VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY ENROLLS MORE THAN 2,500 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN MORE THAN 70 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS THAT INTEGRATE THE BEST OF THE LIBERAL ARTS WITH PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THROUGH THE COLLEGES OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, AND NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS, AS WELL AS CHRIST COLLEGE, VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY'S HONORS COLLEGE. VALPO HAS BEEN NAMED ONE OF THE BEST VALUES NATIONWIDE FOR 2022 BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT. IN ADDITION, THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING WAS RANKED AMONG THE TOP 7% OF UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING SCHOOLS IN THE NATION AND THE COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS WAS RANKED IN THE TOP 17% OF UNDERGRADUATE NURSING PROGRAMS FOR 2022 BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT. VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY SPONSORS NUMEROUS INTERNATIONAL STUDY OPPORTUNITIES AND IS RECOGNIZED AS A MODEL IN PREPARING GRADUATES WITH STRONG CROSS-CULTURAL SKILLS AND GLOBAL AWARENESS. THE OVERALL PLACEMENT RATE FOR VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY GRADUATES FROM THE CLASSES OF DECEMBER 2019 AND MAY AND AUGUST 2020 WAS 94%. THE OVERALL PLACEMENT RATE HAS EXCEEDED 90% FOR 28 CONSECUTIVE YEARS. VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY'S DIVISION I ATHLETICS TEAMS CONTINUE TO SUCCEED IN THE CLASSROOM, WITH MANY HONORS BESTOWED UPON VALPARAISO STUDENT-ATHLETES BY THE MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE FOR THE 2020-2021 ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC YEAR- SIX STUDENTS-ATHLETES RECEIVED THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE HONOR, THE MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE'S HIGHEST ACADEMIC HONOR, 63 STUDENT-ATHLETES ACHIEVED THE COMMISSIONER'S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD, AND 189 STUDENT-ATHLETES WERE NAMED TO THE MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL. IN ADDITION, FIVE STUDENT-ATHLETES WERE NAMED TO THE SUMMIT LEAGUE'S 2020-2021 ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL.


GRADUATE PROGRAMS - VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY'S GRADUATE SCHOOL OFFERS MORE THAN 25 GRADUATE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS THAT ARE FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE COLLEGES OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, BUSINESS, AND NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS. WITH ROLLING ADMISSIONS, MULTIPLE START TERMS PER YEAR, AND FLEXIBLE COURSE DELIVERY OPTIONS, GRADUATE PROGRAMS MEET THE NEEDS OF TODAY'S ADULT LEARNERS. WITH A MAJORITY OF OFFERINGS AT THE PROFESSIONAL MASTER'S LEVEL (PLUS A DOCTORATE OF NURSING PRACTICE AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY), GRADUATE PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE ACADEMIC RIGOR, PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR MARKET READY SKILLS, AND CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. IN FALL 2021, THE GRADUATE SCHOOL ENROLLED 417 STUDENTS, WITH 32% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND 13% STUDENTS FROM DOMESTIC MINORITIES. COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROVIDES A FULL-SERVICE COMPLIMENT TO THE CULTURAL, EMOTIONAL, AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY GRADUATE STUDENTS.


VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS INCLUDING HOUSING AND DIVISION I ATHLETICS OPPORTUNITIES. ALSO, THE UNIVERSITY SUPPORTS THEATRE, MUSIC AND VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMS BENEFICIAL TO STUDENTS AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Parkhurst Dining
Student Dining Servi
$5,065,330
University Promenade Llc
Student Housing
$919,610
Ge Marshall Inc
Construction
$361,484
Astroturf Corporation
Construction
$276,697
Mckay Press Inc
Printing Services
$303,699
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$21,541,170
Investment income $1,175,627
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $117,972
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $8,177,701
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $192,641,554

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Lutheran University Association Inc has awarded $71,182 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

INDIANA UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$17,707

INDIANA UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$17,707

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Urbana, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$10,832

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Urbana, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$10,832

PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Tacoma, WA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$7,052

PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Tacoma, WA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$7,052
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that The Lutheran University Association Inc has recieved totaling $5,650,703.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lilly Endowment Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: CHARTING THE FUTURE INITIATIVE

$5,000,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$164,250
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$85,711
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$85,711
Porter County Community Foundation Inc

Valparaiso, IN

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN FURTHERING ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE

$78,637
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund

St Petersberg, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$51,250
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$268,689,000
Earnings$100,285,431
Admin Expense$206,591
Net Contributions$7,979,563
Other Expense$6,988,513
Grants$6,118,984
Ending Balance$363,639,906

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Depaul University
Chicago, IL
$903,291,560
Loyola University Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$813,555,821
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
$679,500,550
Illinois Institute Of Technology
Chicago, IL
$396,565,185
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
$355,703,084
Bradley University
Peoria, IL
$238,646,085
The Lutheran University Association Inc
Valparaiso, IN
$192,641,554
University Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
$207,052,087
Webster University
St Louis, MO
$161,315,329
Maryville University Of St Louis
St Louis, MO
$183,271,161
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
$160,424,797
Lindenwood College
St Charles, MO
$128,444,522

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