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Concordia University Chicago

FOUNDED IN 1864, CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO IS A LIBERAL ARTS-BASED CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY LOCATED IN RIVER FOREST, ILLINOIS. ROOTED IN ITS CHRISTIAN HERITAGE OF ENGAGING KNOWLEDGE AND FAITH, THE …

Concordia University

Education River Forest, IL EIN: 362191242 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Concordia University Chicago

Concordia University Chicago - where ideas inspire you, the Gospel lives and forms you, and God's calling takes root. CUC prepares is preparing the next generation of leaders to live lives fulfilled by purpose and meaning.

Founded
Headquarters
River Forest, IL
Foundation type
Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Mission

Founded in 1864, concordia university chicago is a liberal arts-based christian university located in river forest, illinois. Rooted in its christian heritage of engaging knowledge and faith, the university aspires to be the destination university for all who seek to develop their full individual potential through a distinctive, innovative and dynamic environment of exploration, creativity and discovery for leading lives of servant-minded leadership. More than 6,000 fulltime students are enrolled in more than 100 undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs. Concordia-chicago ensures that 100 percent of undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid and actively develops additional need-based scholarship support for local students. It also manages outreach to historically underrepresented student populations, working specifically with elementary and middle school students and families to ensure they are prepared to enter college in the future.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.22%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
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

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.86
Program$0.86
86% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Concordia University Chicago has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1864, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 74% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
  • 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

Concordia University Chicago is a registered education nonprofit based in River Forest, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1864 and has been operating for 162 years. Its EIN is 362191242. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $95M in annual revenue. 87 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Concordia University Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362191242. 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.

Concordia University Chicago has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1864 and has been active for 162 years. Its registered address is 7400 Augusta St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Concordia University Chicago has $95M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Concordia University Chicago is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $95M in annual revenue. The organization has 87 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Concordia University Chicago. 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, Concordia University Chicago is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Concordia University Chicago - where ideas inspire you, the Gospel lives and forms you, and God's calling takes root. CUC prepares is preparing the next generation of leaders to live lives fulfilled by purpose and meaning. Concordia University Chicago is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1864.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $95M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Concordia University Chicago are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Concordia University Chicago is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362191242, 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
$10M-$100M
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
1,333

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

RA
Randall B•••••••
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
$94.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$92.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$102.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$97.5M 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 this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 87 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 87 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 · 1864
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Concordia University Chicago

What is Concordia University Chicago?
Concordia University Chicago is a education church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in River Forest, United States. Concordia University Chicago - where ideas inspire you, the Gospel lives and forms you, and God's calling takes root. CUC prepares is preparing the next generation of leaders to live lives fulfilled by purpose and meaning.
When was Concordia University Chicago founded?
Concordia University Chicago was founded in 1864.
Who leads Concordia University Chicago?
Randall Barfield serves as CFO.
Where is Concordia University Chicago located?
Headquartered in River Forest, IL, United States.
What is Concordia University Chicago's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Concordia University Chicago trustworthy?
Concordia University Chicago has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Concordia University Chicago's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362191242.
What is Concordia University Chicago's website?
https://www.cuchicago.edu