Lakeland University Inc
LAKELAND UNIVERSITY EDUCATES INDIVIDUALS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, PREPARING THEM TO THINK CRITICALLY, TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, TO SUCCEED PROFESSIONALLY, AND TO LEAD ETHICAL, PURPOSEFUL, AND FULFILLING LIVES. ROOTED IN …
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Lakeland University is a private liberal arts college in Sheboygan, Wisconsin focused on innovating the way higher education is offered. Lakeland provides traditional undergraduate, graduate, and online college programs through its main campus. Lakeland also offers six different center locations across Wisconsin.
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Mission
Lakeland university educates individuals of diverse backgrounds, preparing them to think critically, to communicate effectively, to succeed professionally, and to lead ethical, purposeful, and fulfilling lives. Rooted in the values of the united church of christ, lakeland integrates the liberal arts and experiential learning to develop the whole person for success in a dynamic, multi-faceted world.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Lakeland University Inc 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 94% 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLakeland University Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Plymouth, WI, 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 390821861. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $49M in annual revenue. 134 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lakeland University Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 390821861. 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.
Lakeland University Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% 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.
Lakeland University Inc is located in Plymouth, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1862 and has been active for 164 years. Its registered address is W3718 South Dr, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Lakeland University Inc has $49M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% 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.
Lakeland University Inc 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 $49M in annual revenue. The organization has 134 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lakeland University Inc. 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, Lakeland University Inc 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 88% 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.
Lakeland University is a private liberal arts college in Sheboygan, Wisconsin focused on innovating the way higher education is offered. Lakeland provides traditional undergraduate, graduate, and online college programs through its main campus. Lakeland also offers six different center locations across Wisconsin. Lakeland University Inc 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 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $49M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Lakeland University Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lakeland University Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 390821861, 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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LAKELAND UNIVERSITY INC 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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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 - 134 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 · 134 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 Lakeland University Inc
- What is Lakeland University Inc?
- Lakeland University Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Plymouth, United States. Lakeland University is a private liberal arts college in Sheboygan, Wisconsin focused on innovating the way higher education is offered. Lakeland provides traditional undergraduate, graduate, and online college programs through its main campus. Lakeland also offers six different center locations across Wisconsin.
- When was Lakeland University Inc founded?
- Lakeland University Inc was founded in 1862.
- Who leads Lakeland University Inc?
- Elizabeth Borgen serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is Lakeland University Inc located?
- Headquartered in Plymouth, WI, United States.
- What is Lakeland University Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lakeland University Inc trustworthy?
- Lakeland University Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Lakeland University Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 390821861.
- What is Lakeland University Inc's website?
- https://www.lakeland.edu