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Columbia Lutheran Charities

Provide excellence, leadership & compassion in the enhancement of health for those we serve.

Advocacy & Civil Rights Astoria, OR EIN: 930583856 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Columbia Lutheran Charities

Columbia Lutheran Charities is a advocacy organization based in ASTORIA, United States. Annual revenue: $180.8 million. EIN: 930583856.

Founded
Headquarters
Astoria, OR
Foundation type
Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii))
NTEE code
T22Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1976

Mission

Provide excellence, leadership & compassion in the enhancement of health for those we serve.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.31%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Columbia Lutheran Charities has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1958, it predates 94% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 5% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Columbia Lutheran Charities is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Astoria, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its EIN is 930583856. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $257M in annual revenue. 112 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Columbia Lutheran Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 930583856. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Columbia Lutheran Charities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Columbia Lutheran Charities is located in Astoria, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years.

Based on official tax filings, Columbia Lutheran Charities has $257M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Columbia Lutheran Charities is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $257M in annual revenue. The organization has 112 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Columbia Lutheran Charities. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Columbia Lutheran Charities holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Columbia Lutheran Charities is a advocacy organization based in ASTORIA, United States. Annual revenue: $180.8 million. EIN: 930583856. Columbia Lutheran Charities is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1958.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $257M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Columbia Lutheran Charities are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 930583856, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
71% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
938

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

BR
Brandon P•••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$257.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$213.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$188.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$180.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$167.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 112 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 112 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1958
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Columbia Lutheran Charities

What is Columbia Lutheran Charities?
Columbia Lutheran Charities is a advocacy & civil rights hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) based in Astoria, United States. Columbia Lutheran Charities is a advocacy organization based in ASTORIA, United States. Annual revenue: $180.8 million. EIN: 930583856.
When was Columbia Lutheran Charities founded?
Columbia Lutheran Charities was founded in 1958.
Who leads Columbia Lutheran Charities?
Brandon Parker serves as CFO.
Where is Columbia Lutheran Charities located?
Headquartered in Astoria, OR, United States.
What is Columbia Lutheran Charities's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is Columbia Lutheran Charities trustworthy?
Columbia Lutheran Charities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Columbia Lutheran Charities's registration number?
IRS EIN: 930583856.
What is Columbia Lutheran Charities's website?
http://www.columbiamemorial.org