Gustavus Adolphus College
Gustavus Adolphus College prepares its students for fulfilling lives of leadership and service and is committed to the core values of excellence, community, justice, service, and faith. It …
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Visit www.gustavus.eduAbout Gustavus Adolphus College
Gustavus Adolphus College is a church-related, residential liberal arts college firmly rooted in its Swedish and Lutheran heritage.
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Mission
Gustavus Adolphus College prepares its students for fulfilling lives of leadership and service and is committed to the core values of excellence, community, justice, service, and faith. It is especially known for strong science, writing, music, athletics, and study abroad programs. The College hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and is internationally recognized for its annual Nobel Conference sanctioned by The Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden. The students, faculty, administration, staff and Board of Directors believe in a strong, open community where all citizens play a vital role. Gustavus has consistently produced graduates who lead lives of uncommon purpose and passion, and demonstrate that they make their lives count.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Gustavus Adolphus College has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1862, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGustavus Adolphus College is a registered education nonprofit based in Saint Peter, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1862 and has been operating for 164 years. Its EIN is 410695524. 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 $146M in annual revenue. 140 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Gustavus Adolphus College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 410695524. 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.
Gustavus Adolphus College 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. The charity allocates 93% 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.
Gustavus Adolphus College is located in Saint Peter, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1862 and has been active for 164 years.
Based on official tax filings, Gustavus Adolphus College has $146M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% 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.
Gustavus Adolphus College is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $146M in annual revenue. The organization has 140 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Gustavus Adolphus College. 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, Gustavus Adolphus College 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
Gustavus Adolphus College is a church-related, residential liberal arts college firmly rooted in its Swedish and Lutheran heritage. Gustavus Adolphus College is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1862.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $146M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Gustavus Adolphus College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 410695524, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 140 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 140 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1862
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Gustavus Adolphus College
- What is Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Saint Peter, United States. Gustavus Adolphus College is a church-related, residential liberal arts college firmly rooted in its Swedish and Lutheran heritage.
- When was Gustavus Adolphus College founded?
- Gustavus Adolphus College was founded in 1862.
- Who leads Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Curtis J Kowaleski serves as CFO VP of Finance and Treasurer.
- Where is Gustavus Adolphus College located?
- Headquartered in Saint Peter, MN, United States.
- What is Gustavus Adolphus College's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Gustavus Adolphus College trustworthy?
- Gustavus Adolphus College 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 Gustavus Adolphus College's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 410695524.
- What is Gustavus Adolphus College's website?
- http://www.gustavus.edu