Loras College
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
95% goes to programs $11 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Loras College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dubuque, Iowa, registered in 1939, with $71,824,838 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
1450 Alta Vista St, Dubuque, IA, 52001 EIN 42-0680412 Since 1939
Revenue (FY2024)
$71.8M
▲ 13.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$69.1M
Net assets
$53.7M
Employees
1,017
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 rating95% to programs · $11 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 Loras College: 95% to programs · $11 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +4% 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 Loras College: 9 mo reserves · +4% 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 Loras College: 6 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 Loras College: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Education
What they do
Instruction and academic support provided to full and part time students (1,170 full time equivalent students).
Student services, including student development, intercollegiate athletics and other services.
Other program services include auxiliary programs such as housing and food service, research, pubic service and institutional support.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $66.6M (FY2013) to $71.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $47.9MNet assets $53.7M
Operating margin
3.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$101.6M
Total liabilities
$47.9M
Net assets
$53.7M
Salaries & benefits
$22.5M
33% of expenses
Board members
22
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,824,838▲13.4% | $69,052,949▲2.3% | $53,682,187▲4.6% | $101,578,374▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $63,316,204▼6.1% | $67,511,442▲2.4% | $51,297,094▼2.6% | $112,267,399▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $67,407,760▼10.6% | $65,936,856▼1.7% | $52,640,892▼11.4% | $114,762,602▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $75,361,809▲15.9% | $67,103,542▲4.8% | $59,419,443▲5.7% | $125,505,314▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $64,998,151▲1.6% | $64,011,578▼0.7% | $56,222,528▲22.7% | $128,360,623▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $63,987,819▼9.9% | $64,480,222▼1.5% | $45,838,523▼0.6% | $121,818,736▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $71,047,813▲7.2% | $65,482,917▲1.3% | $46,106,802▲9.9% | $115,884,120▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $66,288,184▲2.7% | $64,617,500▲0.3% | $41,952,922▲7.7% | $112,357,862▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $64,575,127▼0.5% | $64,404,240▲0.4% | $38,963,019▲8.1% | $110,628,421▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $64,869,263▲3.1% | $64,117,019▼1.1% | $36,035,753▼0.7% | $113,072,786▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $62,947,189▼5.4% | $64,830,382▲2.4% | $36,287,214▼8.7% | $113,593,101▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $66,550,490 | $63,336,971▲4.0% | $39,748,970▲8.8% | $113,109,102▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $60,910,051▲2.5% | $36,541,868▲8.9% | $109,777,061▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $59,431,264▲0.3% | $33,553,847▼14.5% | $109,637,828▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $59,282,497▲4.8% | $39,229,100▼1.2% | $111,135,769▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $56,554,687 | $39,694,926 | $113,925,665 | 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: James E Collins — $391,745 (0.57% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E Collins | President | 40 | $391,745 |
| Craig Schaefer | Director of Tv Studio | 40 | $252,005 |
| Josh Boots | Vp For Institutional Adv | 40 | $173,861 |
| Donna Heald | Vp For Academic Affairs | 40 | $164,397 |
| Arthur Sunleaf | Vp For Student Development | 40 | $130,645 |
| Margaret Tungseth | Vp/chief Operating Officer | 40 | $129,379 |
| Michael Doyle | President Elect | 40 | $117,508 |
| Tom Kruse | Chief Information & Budget | 40 | $112,985 |
| Rennie Root | Associate Vp of Finance | 40 | $108,471 |
| Maria Gentile | Vp For Enrollment Management | 40 | $100,155 |
| David Meyers | Regent | 1 | — |
| Gene Murphy | Regent | 1 | — |
| Joseph Schiesl | Regent | 1 | — |
| Luis Acosta | Regent | 1 | — |
| Mark Cloghessy | Regent | 1 | — |
| Mark Molo | Regent | 1 | — |
| Mary Meehan | Vice Chair, Regent | 1 | — |
| Michael Rice | Regent | 1 | — |
| Milan Vuckovic | Regent | 1 | — |
| Most Rev Arch Thomas Zinkula | Chancellor, Regent | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Aramark | Food Service | $3,129,353 |
| Paulson Electric Company | Construction | $275,812 |
| Vrban Fire Protection | Construction | $257,019 |
| Giese Sheet Metal Co | Construction | $186,675 |
| Baker Tilly Us | Accounting | $136,930 |
Grants received · $9.3M total
112 grants to Loras College totaling $9.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $140,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $65,578 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | Tuition assistance | 2024 | $63,645 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $39,250 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $28,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $17,854 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2023 | $400,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2023 | $400,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $86,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $80,550 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | Tuition assistance | 2023 | $36,595 |
Grants made · $55K in FY2022
1 grant totaling $55K in FY2022. All grants made by Loras College →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State University of Iowa Foundation | Raised funds to support the children's miracle network hospitals | $55,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Loras College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Loras College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-0680412, based in Dubuque, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Loras College's EIN?
- Loras College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-0680412.
- How much revenue does Loras College report?
- Loras College reported $71,824,838 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Loras College's spending goes to programs?
- Loras College spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Loras College have?
- CharityIndex grades Loras College A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Loras College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Loras College's latest Form 990 is $391,745, paid to James E Collins (President).
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Data for Loras College (EIN 42-0680412) 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.