Trinity International University
Only 57% goes to programs $33 to raise $100 Declining revenue
Trinity International University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Deerfield, Illinois, registered in 1949, with $19,576,632 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 57% of spending to programs.
2065 Half Day Rd, Deerfield, IL, 60015 EIN 36-2216176 Since 1949
Revenue (FY2024)
$19.6M
▼ 33.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$36.0M
Net assets
$14.2M
Employees
597
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →BProgram efficiency40% of the rating57% 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 Trinity International University: 57% to programs · $33 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · -84% 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 Trinity International University: 5 mo reserves · -84% margin earns a F 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 Trinity International 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 Trinity International University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Trinity international university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees through two schools at locations in illinois and california.
What they do
Timber-lee conducted summer youth camps, hosting 14,615 camper days they conducted youth retreats, hosting 11,123 camper days. they also provided an outdoor education program, hosting 4,142 camper days. these programs focused on religious and nonreligious education, faith formation, and physical activity.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2065 Half Day Rd, Deerfield, IL, 60015
- City
- Deerfield
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $54.0M (FY2013) to $19.6M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $40.6MNet assets $14.2M
Operating margin
-84.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$54.9M
Total liabilities
$40.6M
Net assets
$14.2M
Salaries & benefits
$14.2M
39% of expenses
Board members
19
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,576,632▼33.0% | $36,036,901▼8.3% | $14,220,600▼55.7% | $54,856,519▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $29,233,632▼22.1% | $39,291,128▼28.6% | $32,072,644▼24.1% | $58,576,187▼16.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $37,544,013▼35.3% | $55,050,606▼2.0% | $42,258,181▼34.1% | $70,372,713▼27.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $57,983,119▲11.1% | $56,175,020▲4.5% | $64,166,602▼5.3% | $97,575,938▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $52,174,203▲4.5% | $53,738,602▼4.8% | $67,779,193▲14.7% | $103,548,951▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $49,918,261▼7.6% | $56,468,650▼3.6% | $59,116,920▼11.2% | $94,971,616▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $54,022,692▼14.1% | $58,575,117▼1.9% | $66,543,454▼6.8% | $90,821,992▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $62,907,560▼5.8% | $59,705,128▼0.5% | $71,398,608▼4.2% | $90,016,271▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $66,810,867▲33.8% | $60,005,547▲5.8% | $74,550,708▲12.4% | $93,154,425▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $49,944,131▼7.6% | $56,706,153▲5.6% | $66,334,830▼15.4% | $95,598,220▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $54,026,710 | $53,714,149▲1.6% | $78,372,832▲6.1% | $106,789,697▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $52,862,570▼1.9% | $73,840,840▲5.4% | $103,489,361▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $53,898,703▲7.7% | $70,027,597▲53.0% | $102,866,433▲33.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $50,025,515▲4.7% | $45,758,018▲3.9% | $77,113,735▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $47,794,815 | $44,037,844 | $75,334,132 | 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: Eric H Halvorson — $225,223 (0.62% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric H Halvorson | Tls Dean | 40 | $225,223 |
| Adeline Allen | Professor | 40 | $170,942 |
| David B Magnuson | Chief Advancement Officer | 40 | $166,292 |
| Dana C Clark | Associate Dean | 40 | $160,546 |
| Karen Wrobbel | Dean For Tc and Tgs | 40 | $133,011 |
| Andrew De Loach | Assistant Professor Not Tenured | 40 | $130,809 |
| Robert N Rodgers | Professor | 40 | $128,344 |
| Michael Peterson | Coo/secretary | 40 | $120,583 |
| Nicholas Perrin | President (left 02/2024) | 40 | $111,079 |
| Paul Eisenmenger | Cfo/treasury | 40 | $102,849 |
| Bill Riedel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brian Farone | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Carla Sanderson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Carlos Lollett | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Edmond L Soliday | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Edmund C Moy | Board Member | 1 | — |
| George Davis | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jon Payne | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kendall Spencer | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kevin Kompelien | President | 40 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Archer Education | Software Sales | $783,559 |
| Jenzabar Inc | Software Sales | $478,291 |
| Strata Land Co Inc | Property Leasing | $372,514 |
| Hd Supply Facilities Maintenance | Facilities Sales | $332,101 |
| Efca | Payroll Expense | $317,700 |
Grants received · $3.6M total
66 grants to Trinity International University totaling $3.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $29,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $13,325 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $59,950 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $12,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $9,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,413 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $69,861 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Calvin University | Worship renewal project | 2022 | $18,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $9,100 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $8,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Trinity International University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Trinity International University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2216176, based in Deerfield, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Trinity International University's EIN?
- Trinity International University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2216176.
- How much revenue does Trinity International University report?
- Trinity International University reported $19,576,632 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Trinity International University's spending goes to programs?
- Trinity International University spends about 57% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Trinity International University have?
- CharityIndex grades Trinity International University C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Trinity International University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Trinity International University's latest Form 990 is $225,223, paid to Eric H Halvorson (Tls Dean).
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Data for Trinity International University (EIN 36-2216176) 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.