Columbia Lutheran Charities
71% goes to programs $33 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Columbia Lutheran Charities is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Astoria, Oregon, registered in 1976, with $257,144,254 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 71% of spending to programs.
2111 Exchange St, Astoria, OR, 97103 EIN 93-0583856 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2024)
$257.1M
▲ 20.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$225.9M
Net assets
$236.7M
Employees
938
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating71% to programs · $33 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Columbia Lutheran Charities: 71% to programs · $33 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Columbia Lutheran Charities: 13 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Columbia Lutheran Charities: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Columbia Lutheran Charities: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide excellence, leadership & compassion in the enhancement of health for those we serve.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2111 Exchange St, Astoria, OR, 97103
- City
- Astoria
- State
- Oregon
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $71.4M (FY2013) to $257.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $298.3MNet assets $236.7M
Operating margin
12.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$535.0M
Total liabilities
$298.3M
Net assets
$236.7M
Salaries & benefits
$84.1M
37% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $257,144,254▲20.7% | $225,913,215▲17.4% | $236,664,397▲16.2% | $535,003,614▲89.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $213,042,412▲12.9% | $192,445,691▲12.1% | $203,677,220▲18.5% | $283,041,281▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $188,678,935▲4.4% | $171,602,364▲10.4% | $171,883,457▲2.8% | $249,655,078▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $180,771,261▲8.2% | $155,421,211▲12.4% | $167,272,885▲23.9% | $246,096,987▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $167,002,808▲12.6% | $138,223,161▲3.5% | $134,995,215▲32.8% | $214,285,423▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $148,283,851▲3.9% | $133,542,939▲8.2% | $101,686,915▲22.3% | $179,724,242▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $142,760,528▲24.8% | $123,398,247▲20.8% | $83,168,791▲21.4% | $155,406,915▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $114,386,565▲11.6% | $102,141,689▲7.2% | $68,507,441▲34.1% | $138,380,163▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $102,528,103▲10.7% | $95,247,015▲7.6% | $51,068,472▲15.3% | $126,358,995▲30.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $92,610,896▲15.5% | $88,516,593▲17.8% | $44,288,647▲4.6% | $96,537,167▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $80,174,705▲12.3% | $75,163,969▲11.1% | $42,349,484▼2.9% | $93,169,432▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $71,382,205 | $67,633,044▲7.4% | $43,598,166▲39.0% | $90,849,713▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $62,978,816▼2.2% | $31,364,825▲9.5% | $83,916,777▲29.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $64,390,551▲12.6% | $28,633,548▲6.0% | $64,810,107▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $57,191,150 | $27,003,511 | $62,073,504 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Erik Thorsen — $849,421 (0.38% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Thorsen | Ceo | 40 | $849,421 |
| Nicole Williams | Coo | 40 | $461,984 |
| Brandon Parker | Cfo | 40 | $363,935 |
| Christopher Laman | Vp - Strategy | 40 | $317,891 |
| Nicole Perez | Vp - Health Information Services | 40 | $312,805 |
| Jarrod Karnofski | Vp - Ancillary Services | 40 | $284,373 |
| Judy Geiger | Vp - Patient Care | 40 | $278,033 |
| Amy Mckelvey | Manager - Pharmacy | 40 | $271,838 |
| Jeffrey Chow | Manager - Op Pharmacy | 40 | $228,779 |
| Jeanette Schacher | Director - Medical Group | 40 | $209,341 |
| Benjamin Kiefer | Pharmacist | 40 | $206,124 |
| Beverly Selga | Director - Surgical Group | 40 | $200,772 |
| Bill Landwehr | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Dave Nygaard | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Doug Kaup | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Heather Seppa | Trustee | 3 | — |
| James Heilman Md | Quality Oversight Committe Chair | 3 | — |
| Jean Danforth | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Mark Smith | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Matt Phillips | Trustee | 3 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ohsu (consolidated) | Physician Fees | $23,232,373 |
| Skanska USA Building | General Contractor | $11,638,975 |
| Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP | Architects | $6,843,398 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing | Healthcare Staffing | $4,785,351 |
| Anesthesia Associates Northwest LLC | Anesthesiology Physicians | $3,679,182 |
Grants received · $2.1M total
9 grants to Columbia Lutheran Charities totaling $2.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $16,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $13,430 |
| Careoregon Inc | Capital and operational support grants | 2023 | $2,001,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $34,375 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2022 | $7,050 |
| Careoregon Inc | Provider wellbeing/emergency relief fund | 2021 | $5,143 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2016 | $8,691 |
Grants made · $174K in FY2024
3 grants totaling $174K in FY2024. All grants made by Columbia Lutheran Charities →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clatsop Community College Foundation | Scholarships - nursing and can | $90,000 |
| Medical Teams International | Care & connet program grant - dental | $63,720 |
| United Way of Clatsop County | Community health | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Columbia Lutheran Charities a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Columbia Lutheran Charities is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-0583856, based in Astoria, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Columbia Lutheran Charities's EIN?
- Columbia Lutheran Charities's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-0583856.
- How much revenue does Columbia Lutheran Charities report?
- Columbia Lutheran Charities reported $257,144,254 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Columbia Lutheran Charities's spending goes to programs?
- Columbia Lutheran Charities spends about 71% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Columbia Lutheran Charities have?
- CharityIndex grades Columbia Lutheran Charities A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Columbia Lutheran Charities's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Columbia Lutheran Charities's latest Form 990 is $849,421, paid to Erik Thorsen (Ceo).
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Data for Columbia Lutheran Charities (EIN 93-0583856) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.