Luther College

Organization Overview

Luther College is located in Decorah, IA. The organization was established in 1935. According to its NTEE Classification (B42) the organization is classified as: Undergraduate Colleges, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 05/2022, Luther College employed 2,075 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Luther College 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 05/2021, Luther College generated $126.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $116.8m during the year ending 05/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ON A CAMPUS OF MORE THAN 800 ACRES ALONG THE BANKS OF THE UPPER IOWA RIVER IN DECORAH, IOWA, LUTHER IS A TRUE RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS, WITH 97 PERCENT OF STUDENTS LIVING ON CAMPUS AND NEARLY 95 PERCENT OF FACULTY CHOOSING TO LIVE WITHIN FIVE MILES OF IT. LUTHER'S STUDENT BODY INCLUDES 1,802 MEN AND WOMEN (43 PERCENT AND 57 PERCENT, RESPECTIVELY) FROM 39 STATES AND NEARLY 74 FOREIGN COUNTRIES. U.S. STUDENTS OF COLOR CONSTITUTE 13.7 PERCENT OF THE STUDENT BODY. APPROXIMATELY 70 PERCENT OF LUTHER STUDENTS VOLUNTEER DURING THEIR TIME HERE, EXHIBITING THE HIGH SERVICE ETHIC INTRINSIC TO LUTHER CULTURE. THE COLLEGE STRIVES TO BE A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL CONVICTIONS CAN REALIZE PERSONAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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INSTRUCTION: LUTHER OFFERS 38 MAJORS, 40 MINORS AND INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS, AND 4 PREPROFESSIONAL AND SPECIFIC PROGRAMS. LUTHER'S SIGNATURE PAIDEIA PROGRAM, AN INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE SERIES OFFERED FOR MORE THAN 39 YEARS, HELPS INTEGRATE LEARNING AND BUILDS COMMUNITY THROUGH SHARED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE. THE COLLEGE'S MUSIC PROGRAM, IN WHICH STUDENTS TRAIN IN PERFORMANCE, CONDUCTING, COMPOSITION, AND EDUCATION, HAS SIX CHOIRS, THREE BANDS, THREE ORCHESTRAS AND TWO JAZZ BANDS, MANY OF WHICH TOUR NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. A VIBRANT OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT PROGRAM DRAWS APPROXIMATELY 66% OF STUDENTS TO STUDY ABROAD PRIOR TO GRADUATION. LUTHER HAS 139 FULL-TIME FACULTY (APPROXIMATLY 94 PERCENT WITH A TERMINAL DEGREE) AND A 10:1 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO. TOTAL ENROLLMENT WAS 1,717 FTE STUDENTS IN THE FALL OF 2021. 427 STUDENTS GRADUATED IN THE 2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR.


ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND STUDENT SERVICES: A STUDENT ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES, BASED ON BEST PRACTICES IN LEARNING ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING NEEDS ASSESSMENT, STUDENT-TO-STUDENT TUTORING, AND ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION WITH PROFESSIONAL STAFF. IN COLLABORATION WITH FACULTY AND OTHER STAFF, SASC COORDINATES SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, MANAGES THE ACADEMIC ALERT SYSTEM, AND SUPPORTS INITIATIVES OF THE ADVISING PROGRAM. ACADEMIC ADVISING IS DONE BY FACULTY. RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED THROUGH AN EXTENSIVE LIBRARY PROGRAM. THE COLLEGE HAS MORE THAN 100 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ALONG WITH COLLEGE MINISTRIES, HEALTH SERVICES, AND RECREATION AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. APPROXIMATELY 66% OF STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED IN WORK STUDY TO SERVE THE LUTHER COMMUNITY, GAIN IMPORTANT WORK EXPERIENCE, AND EARN MONEY TOWARD EXPENSES.


AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES: LUTHER COLLEGE MAINTAINS A RURAL RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF THE STUDENT BODY WITH ROOM AND BOARD PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE A SPIRIT OF COLLEGIALITY AND CONVERSATION BEYOND THE CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY. IN FALL 2021, LUTHER'S RESIDENCE HALLS HOUSED 1,587 STUDENTS OR 92% OF TOTAL FALL ENROLLMENT. 1,387 STUDENTS USED THE COLLEGE'S DINING SERVICE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Sodexo Inc
Dining Services
$5,389,781
Storbeck Pimentel & Associates Lp
Executive Search Service
$219,033
Merit Contracting Inc
Construction
$446,731
Carnegie Dartlet Llc
Enrollment Consulting
$175,600
Capture Llc
Marketing Services
$376,689
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,457,968
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$12,025,909
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,067,877
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$15,483,877
Total Program Service Revenue$97,367,208
Investment income $2,860,736
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$1,484
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $8,987,650
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $125,968,312

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Luther College has recieved totaling $6,700.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mount Saint Clare Education Charitable Trust

Clinton, IA

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$4,200
Claire L Rolfs Foundation Inc

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$2,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$208,192,013
Earnings-$5,710,536
Net Contributions$5,556,692
Other Expense$3,495,024
Grants$4,991,503
Ending Balance$199,551,642

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