Concordia University Texas
70% goes to programs $12 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Concordia University Texas is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Austin, Texas, registered in 1941, with $60,917,226 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 70% of spending to programs.
11400 Concordia Univ Drive, Austin, TX, 78726 EIN 74-1161941 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2023)
$60.9M
▼ 11.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$69.2M
Net assets
$107.4M
Employees
664
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating70% to programs · $12 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 University Texas: 70% to programs · $12 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · -14% 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 University Texas: 19 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ 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 Concordia University Texas: 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 Concordia University Texas: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Providing four-year undergraduate programs, an accelerated nursing program, master degree programs in education, public health and business, and doctorate degree programs in education and nursing.
Contact & location
- Address
- 11400 Concordia Univ Drive, Austin, TX, 78726
- City
- Austin
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $51.4M (FY2013) to $60.9M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $55.6MNet assets $107.4M
Operating margin
-13.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$163.0M
Total liabilities
$55.6M
Net assets
$107.4M
Salaries & benefits
$17.1M
25% of expenses
Board members
18
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,917,226▼11.0% | $69,181,009▼0.7% | $107,405,164▼5.5% | $162,956,338▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $68,409,715▼8.9% | $69,693,172▲0.1% | $113,609,321▲2.2% | $167,302,903▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $75,069,960▼3.3% | $69,626,262▼0.5% | $111,147,678▲7.0% | $159,938,582▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $77,596,323▲9.6% | $69,991,335▲5.7% | $103,909,299▲14.5% | $144,062,806▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $70,783,371▲16.7% | $66,218,818▲10.9% | $90,744,158▲11.6% | $128,843,890▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $60,645,146▲3.2% | $59,703,946▲2.5% | $81,326,760▲2.0% | $111,845,927▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $58,782,050▲4.5% | $58,230,404▲4.1% | $79,753,922▲3.1% | $111,421,142▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $56,228,147▲2.9% | $55,918,909▲8.4% | $77,382,718▼1.1% | $109,482,133▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $54,633,287▲6.2% | $51,599,884▲5.1% | $78,215,895▲2.8% | $112,359,064▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $51,443,015 | $49,115,930▲1.6% | $76,081,158▲4.3% | $110,971,185▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $48,358,471▲5.5% | $72,973,563▲7.2% | $109,064,632▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $45,817,267▲14.2% | $68,085,225▲1.8% | $105,824,476▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $40,118,915▲10.5% | $66,912,643▲5.5% | $105,758,514▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $36,301,398 | $63,408,202 | $103,945,931 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Donald Christian — $294,599 (0.43% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Christian | President & Ceo | 40 | $294,599 |
| Kristi Kirk | Provost & Executive Vp | 40 | $251,666 |
| Elizabeth Atherton Sr Vp of | External Affairs | 40 | $214,773 |
| Patrick Carlov | Vp of Philanthropy | 40 | $214,447 |
| Kc Pospisil | Vp of Academic Operations | 40 | $149,644 |
| Daniel Gregory | Vp of Admin. and Finance | 40 | $146,965 |
| Elaina Jackson | Vp of Enroll., Mktg, and Comm. | 40 | $132,902 |
| Tonya Ward | Dir of Undergrauate Nursing Program | 40 | $123,600 |
| Stanley Bonewitz | Assoc Dir of Athletics & Head Coach | 40 | $114,240 |
| Ronda Seagraves | Vp Student Development & Athletics | 40 | $109,194 |
| Monica Yndo | Associate Professor of Psychology | 40 | $106,843 |
| Stephanie Hartzell | Director of College of Education | 40 | $106,700 |
| Alex Herron | Associate Vp of Digital Learning | 40 | $106,429 |
| Amber Shammas | Sr Dir. College of Health Sciences | 40 | $105,237 |
| Clint Mokry | Head Baseball Coach | 40 | $100,156 |
| Jeffrey Utzinger | Dean of Teaching and Learning | 40 | $96,830 |
| Lynette Gillis | Vp of Strategic Finance | 40 | $95,156 |
| Jacob Boessling | Vp of Faith Identity and Culture | 40 | $29,500 |
| Betty Voshage | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Christopher Bannwolf | Chair | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Orbis Education Services LLC | Recruiting and Hosting | $9,308,364 |
| Collegis Education | Administrative Computing Support | $3,214,517 |
| Sodexo Inc & Affiliates | Cafeteria Management | $2,164,869 |
| Dtk Facility Services LLC | Maintenance Services | $636,012 |
| Liaison Holdings LLC | Marketing | $547,994 |
Grants received · $1.7M total
43 grants to Concordia University Texas totaling $1.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $134,750 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2023 | $29,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc | To further the organization's mission | 2023 | $16,306 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2023 | $15,150 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2023 | $6,466 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2023 | $5,038 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $51,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc | College fund access grant | 2022 | $26,660 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $7,875 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2022 | $5,614 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2022 | $5,212 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $60,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $60,000 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2021 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Concordia University Texas a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Concordia University Texas is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1161941, based in Austin, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Concordia University Texas's EIN?
- Concordia University Texas's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1161941.
- How much revenue does Concordia University Texas report?
- Concordia University Texas reported $60,917,226 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Concordia University Texas's spending goes to programs?
- Concordia University Texas spends about 70% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Concordia University Texas have?
- CharityIndex grades Concordia University Texas B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Concordia University Texas's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Concordia University Texas's latest Form 990 is $294,599, paid to Donald Christian (President & Ceo).
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Data for Concordia University Texas (EIN 74-1161941) 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.