Concordia College Corporation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
87% goes to programs $9 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Concordia College Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Moorhead, Minnesota, registered in 1988, with $138,334,204 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
901 8th St S, Moorhead, MN, 56562 EIN 41-0693977 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$138.3M
▲ 18.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$116.2M
Net assets
$351.8M
Employees
2,594
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating87% to programs · $9 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 Concordia College Corporation: 87% to programs · $9 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating36 mo reserves · +16% 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 Concordia College Corporation: 36 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Concordia College Corporation: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Concordia College Corporation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o.concordia college is a four-year liberal arts college of the evangelical lutheran church of america offering 68 majors and 12 pre-professional programs. during the 2024-2025 school year, concordia college had an enrollment of 1,850 students; 1,031 of these students were residing in dormitories or other forms of on-campus housing and 1,258 students participated in some varying form of a meal plan through the on-campus dining service.
What they do
Auxiliary enterprises at concordia college are comprised of 12 residence halls or on-campus apartments, a dining hall as well as a quick-serve restaurant option, snack shop and coffee shop, a bookstore and a day cay facility for faculty, staff and students. 55% of enrolled students lived in on-campus housing, while 71% of the enrolled student population participated in one of the eight meal plan options offered by the college's dining service.
Concordia college owns and operates the concordia language villages. the language villages use immersion techniques to teach participants about other languages and cultures while giving concordia students the opportunity to gain practical teaching experience. the language villages offer instruction in 17 different languages with a variety of year-round programs designed for learners of every age. most villages are located at various sites on turtle river lake near bemidji, mn, as well as at various leased sites throughout minnesota. the villages recently added virtual villages, online immersion programming. during the fiscal year 2024-2025, concordia language villages enrolled 4,926 participants in a variety of programs offered throughout the year. although the majority of programming takes place during the summer, the expansion of year-round language learning through the villages continues to grow.
Public service, academic support, and student services (combined)
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $126.4M (FY2013) to $138.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $47.5MNet assets $351.8M
Operating margin
16.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$399.3M
Total liabilities
$47.5M
Net assets
$351.8M
Salaries & benefits
$54.3M
47% of expenses
Board members
25
25 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,334,204▲18.3% | $116,177,564▲6.8% | $351,785,032▲5.5% | $399,319,943▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $116,948,536▲24.8% | $108,830,110▲3.2% | $333,340,269▲5.8% | $384,821,980▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $93,695,769▼11.5% | $105,477,757▲4.1% | $315,195,881▼2.8% | $371,823,467▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $105,812,516▼17.2% | $101,345,334▼14.6% | $324,289,050▼3.7% | $386,069,751▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $127,833,637▼12.4% | $118,627,463▼11.3% | $336,659,127▲14.5% | $403,850,675▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $145,887,806▲2.3% | $133,694,145▲2.6% | $294,008,808▼0.5% | $365,441,053▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $142,633,362▲3.8% | $130,329,546▲6.3% | $295,492,385▲4.1% | $375,461,785▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $137,442,483▲9.4% | $122,611,548▲4.0% | $283,866,119▲11.9% | $367,218,429▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $125,575,643▼4.0% | $117,841,336▼0.3% | $253,717,426▲0.5% | $342,920,981▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $130,852,449▲3.5% | $118,209,957▼2.6% | $252,395,149▲6.2% | $321,220,662▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $126,380,144 | $121,338,952▲2.5% | $237,635,218▲6.0% | $307,761,884▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $118,341,969▲2.7% | $224,082,823▲5.8% | $296,071,180▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $115,284,827▲3.1% | $211,747,678▲1.7% | $285,976,307▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $111,776,936▼0.5% | $208,193,079▲13.6% | $291,576,296▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $112,301,684 | $183,283,732 | $275,955,009 | 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: Dr Colin Irvine — $369,367 (0.32% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Colin Irvine | President | 40 | $369,367 |
| Dr Susan J Larson | Provost and Dean of the College | 40 | $185,590 |
| Mary M Kosir Ed | Concordia Language Villages | 40 | $167,671 |
| Rev Terry Brandt | Vp For Advancement | 40 | $164,394 |
| Dr Lisa Sethre-hofstad Vp | Student Devel. and Campus Life | 40 | $162,704 |
| Christopher J Mason | Dean, Offutt School of Business | 40 | $161,684 |
| Joshua Lynse | Vp, Communications and Marketing | 40 | $147,090 |
| Linda J Brown | Treasurer/vp For Finance | 40 | $134,949 |
| Rachel Clarke | Treasurer/vp For Finance | 40 | $129,669 |
| Asmah Tareen | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Beth Ann Renner | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bishop Craig Schweitzer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bishop Tessa Moon Leiseth | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Correy L Haaland | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Anderson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David J Horazdovsky | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Julie A Blehm | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Dr Patricia Pepper | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Cheney | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jean E Bye | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Gehrtz Construction Services Inc | Construction | $1,534,625 |
| Fieldturf USA Inc | Construction | $1,048,268 |
| Beynon Sports Surfaces Inc | Construction | $660,500 |
| Zetah Construction Inc | Construction | $487,667 |
| Lrap Risk Purchasing Group LLC | Student Assistance | $448,270 |
Grants received · $37.1M total
158 grants to Concordia College Corporation totaling $37.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | Economic development, health professions education, workforce development | 2024 | $3,306,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $1,299,879 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $66,370 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $42,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $37,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $27,641 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $18,635 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $18,350 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $16,834 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $14,208 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,700 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, education | 2024 | $10,646 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Sanford | Health professions education, workforce development | 2023 | $3,301,000 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2023 | $2,516,817 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Concordia College Corporation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Concordia College Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-0693977, based in Moorhead, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Concordia College Corporation's EIN?
- Concordia College Corporation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-0693977.
- How much revenue does Concordia College Corporation report?
- Concordia College Corporation reported $138,334,204 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Concordia College Corporation's spending goes to programs?
- Concordia College Corporation spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Concordia College Corporation have?
- CharityIndex grades Concordia College Corporation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Concordia College Corporation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Concordia College Corporation's latest Form 990 is $369,367, paid to Dr Colin Irvine (President).
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Data for Concordia College Corporation (EIN 41-0693977) 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.