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The Lutheran University Association Inc

VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY IS A COMPREHENSIVE, PRIVATE UNIVERSITY WITH A LUTHERAN HERITAGE THAT SERVES MORE THAN 2,900 FULL AND PART TIME STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY IS IDENTIFIED AS ONE OF …

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About The Lutheran University Association Inc

We’re a different kind of university in Indiana, where you’ll find everything you need to build your future. Learn more about our private college in Indiana.

Founded
Headquarters
Valparaiso, IN
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1943

Mission

Valparaiso university is a comprehensive, private university with a lutheran heritage that serves more than 2,900 full and part time students. The university is identified as one of the top master's-level institutions in the midwest and has received special recognition for its outstanding teaching and educational value. More than 70 undergraduate degree programs and interdisciplinary options are offered throughout the university at five undergraduate colleges: arts and sciences, business, engineering, nursing and health professions, and christ college.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 73%
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)
$0.94
Program$0.94
94% to programs beats the peer average (73%) 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, The Lutheran University Association Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1925, 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
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 82% 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 (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

The Lutheran University Association Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Valparaiso, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1925 and has been operating for 101 years. Its EIN is 350868125. 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 $167M in annual revenue. 134 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Lutheran University Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 350868125. 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.

The Lutheran University Association Inc 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 94% 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.

The Lutheran University Association Inc is located in Valparaiso, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1925 and has been active for 101 years. Its registered address is 1700 Chapel Drive - Finance Office, United States.

Based on official tax filings, The Lutheran University Association Inc has $167M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% 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.

The Lutheran University Association 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 $167M in annual revenue. The organization has 134 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Lutheran University Association 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, The Lutheran University Association 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.

We’re a different kind of university in Indiana, where you’ll find everything you need to build your future. Learn more about our private college in Indiana. The Lutheran University Association Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1925.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $167M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to The Lutheran University Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Lutheran University Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 350868125, 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
94% 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
2,159

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JO
Jose D P••••••
VP FOR FINANCE

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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No recent news coverage found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$167.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$165.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$194.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$197.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$192.6M 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 134 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 · 134 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 · 1925
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Lutheran University Association Inc

What is The Lutheran University Association Inc?
The Lutheran University Association Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Valparaiso, United States. We’re a different kind of university in Indiana, where you’ll find everything you need to build your future. Learn more about our private college in Indiana.
When was The Lutheran University Association Inc founded?
The Lutheran University Association Inc was founded in 1925.
Who leads The Lutheran University Association Inc?
Jose D Padilla serves as VP FOR FINANCE.
Where is The Lutheran University Association Inc located?
Headquartered in Valparaiso, IN, United States.
What is The Lutheran University Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Lutheran University Association Inc trustworthy?
The Lutheran University Association Inc 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 The Lutheran University Association Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 350868125.
What is The Lutheran University Association Inc's website?
https://www.valpo.edu