Texas Lutheran University
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
84% goes to programs $15 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Texas Lutheran University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seguin, Texas, registered in 1988, with $70,078,948 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
1000 W Court St, Seguin, TX, 78155 EIN 74-1109748 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$70.1M
▲ 7.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$72.8M
Net assets
$136.8M
Employees
852
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 rating84% to programs · $15 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 Texas Lutheran University: 84% to programs · $15 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating23 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 Texas Lutheran University: 23 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ 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 Texas Lutheran University: 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 Texas Lutheran University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
As a community of faith and learning, texas lutheran university empowers a diverse student body through an education centered on the liberal arts and professional programs. see form 990, part iii, line 1 for continuation of mission statement.
What they do
Student services include expenses that help foster student engagement and support student needs through various avenues such as financial aid services, career services center, health services, athletics, campus ministry, cultural events, guest speakers, student organizations, and various activities for students to participate in.
Auxiliary services include the operation of the dining hall, residence halls, and campus bookstore as well as the net sale of inventory from the campus bookstore.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $49.9M (FY2013) to $70.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $35.1MNet assets $136.8M
Operating margin
-3.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$171.9M
Total liabilities
$35.1M
Net assets
$136.8M
Salaries & benefits
$26.2M
36% of expenses
Board members
31
31 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,078,948▲7.8% | $72,831,236▲1.4% | $136,756,414▲1.3% | $171,898,787▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $65,028,105▼0.8% | $71,794,577▲2.8% | $134,987,946▲3.2% | $171,203,337▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $65,571,238▼8.3% | $69,855,035▲3.0% | $130,740,153▼5.3% | $168,614,383▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $71,493,316▲8.4% | $67,808,225▲6.6% | $138,116,344▼4.4% | $175,887,975▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $65,974,007▲9.4% | $63,592,232▲1.4% | $144,524,510▲19.4% | $185,089,532▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $60,315,386▲1.2% | $62,721,437▼1.3% | $121,045,268▼2.1% | $162,850,591▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $59,596,960▼1.3% | $63,534,876▲1.1% | $123,595,740▼4.2% | $166,654,069▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $60,393,006▲9.8% | $62,870,581▲11.7% | $129,058,958▲3.2% | $175,570,202▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $54,983,908▼25.5% | $56,287,515▲3.9% | $125,065,989▼4.0% | $161,311,033▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $73,783,541▲47.9% | $54,175,833▲4.5% | $130,325,630▲10.7% | $167,747,085▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $49,880,255 | $51,838,633▲3.7% | $117,737,608▲5.3% | $161,235,803▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $50,000,898▲5.5% | $111,856,102▲7.5% | $149,433,155▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $47,390,086▲9.6% | $104,099,042▼5.8% | $143,212,093▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $43,254,565▲0.5% | $110,492,840▲13.6% | $148,874,491▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $43,044,749 | $97,222,643 | $126,491,377 | 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 Debora Cottrell — $262,961 (0.36% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Debora Cottrell | President | 40 | $262,961 |
| Edie Richardson | Vp For Finance & Cfo | 40 | $169,217 |
| Dr Sarah Ferguson | Vp For Academic Affairs | 40 | $158,569 |
| Gourjoine M Wade | Vp For Student Affairs | 40 | $155,868 |
| William Senter | Vp For Administration & Cto | 40 | $147,883 |
| Ruth A Eby | Director of Nursing | 40 | $134,295 |
| Alecia Mccain | Vp For Enrollment | 40 | $127,506 |
| Fernando A Garza | Associate Professor | 40 | $119,907 |
| Amy L Hart | Campus Exec & Asst Dir of Nursing | 40 | $118,409 |
| David Ortiz | Vp For Dei (end 08/24) | 40 | $116,746 |
| Betsy Clardy | Fmr Vp For Dev & Alum Rel (end 5/24) | 0 | $114,366 |
| Stefanie A Martinez | Clinical Professor of Nursing | 40 | $113,929 |
| Denise S Mcnaulty | Campus Exec & Asst Dir of Nursing | 40 | $110,614 |
| Susan Rinn | Inter Vp For Mkt & Comm (12/24-1/25) | 40 | $81,493 |
| Chris Mueller | Interim Cfo/vp For Dev&alum Rel (eff 11/24) | 40 | $44,245 |
| Barb Bartling | Regent | 1 | — |
| Brad Webb | Regent | 1 | — |
| Charley Kitzman | Regent | 1.5 | — |
| Dan Church | Regent | 1 | — |
| Danny Merck | Regent | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Inc & Affiliates | Food Service | $2,300,374 |
| Academic Partnerships LLC | Advertising Marketing | $1,291,732 |
| Risepoint LLC | Student Recruitment and Marketing | $1,207,648 |
| Assessment Technologies Institute LLC | Testing Prep Service | $572,481 |
| Eab Global Inc | Advertising Marketing | $450,886 |
Grants received · $5.2M total
72 grants to Texas Lutheran University totaling $5.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $29,711 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $24,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $20,850 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $10,947 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $32,050 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $27,073 |
| San Antonio Food Bank Inc | Food distribution program | 2023 | $25,749 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $15,800 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Truth Initiative Foundation | Community and youth engagement grants | 2023 | $8,913 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2023 | $8,129 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2023 | $6,916 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Texas Lutheran University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Texas Lutheran University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1109748, based in Seguin, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Texas Lutheran University's EIN?
- Texas Lutheran University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1109748.
- How much revenue does Texas Lutheran University report?
- Texas Lutheran University reported $70,078,948 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Texas Lutheran University's spending goes to programs?
- Texas Lutheran University spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Texas Lutheran University have?
- CharityIndex grades Texas Lutheran University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Texas Lutheran University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Texas Lutheran University's latest Form 990 is $262,961, paid to Dr Debora Cottrell (President).
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Data for Texas Lutheran University (EIN 74-1109748) 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.