Augsburg University
Augsburg University reported $153.6 million in revenue and $151.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $92.26 went to program services, $5.90 to management and general costs and $1.84 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 87.4% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $628,203 (PRESIDENT). 62 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 17% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $151MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $154M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$6.40 $9.8M
- Government grants$3.32 $5.1M
- Program service revenue$87.37 $134M
- Investment income$2.91 $4.5M
Other revenue was negative: −$42,458. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 92.3% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 5.9% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.8% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.19 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 9.7% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 3.3% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 87.4% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $628,203 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.42% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 62 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 11.1 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 27 of 28 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expensePostsecondary educationlocated in the heart of minneapolis, Augsburg University educates students to thrive in their lives to be successful professionals, good neighbors, and stewards of an inclusive democracy, engaged in their communities, and uniquely equipped to navigate the complex issues of our time. Augsburg offers its nearly 3,500 students undergraduate degrees in more than 50 major areas of study in a traditional day program and on evenings and weekends for working adults. The university also grants 12 graduate degrees in business administration, creative writing, education…
Academic support and student servicesaugsburg university provides innovative programming and support services to nearly 3,500 undergraduate and graduate learners. As an example, the gage center for student success provides advising, tutoring, and other academic support services to all undergraduate and graduate students. The gage center includes the center for learning and accessible student services, academic specialists who provide individualized accommodations for students with cognitive, learning, and physical disabilities. In addition, stepup augsburg's innovative, nationally recognized…
Auxiliary servicesaugsburg university's residence life program seeks to develop residents who are both students and neighbors in an urban collegiate setting. The university has five residence halls and three dining venues. During fall 2025, augsburg was home to over 700 students, with nearly 600 participating in student meal plans. Augsburg's dining services provide a wide variety of meals that meet nutritional, religious, and cultural requirements and educate students about nutrition and sustainable food practices. A campus bookstore offers a variety of goods for students, faculty, staff…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $436,501 | $0 | $191,702 | $628,203 |
| DEAN OF PROF. STUDIES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $261,305 | $0 | $6,201 | $267,506 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $251,642 | $0 | $6,786 | $258,428 |
| VP OF STRATEGIC ENROLLMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $242,861 | $0 | $13,938 | $256,799 |
| PROVOST AND SR VP Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $220,751 | $0 | $26,246 | $246,997 |
| VP AND COO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $199,542 | $0 | $15,896 | $215,438 |
| VP AND CSO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $188,288 | $0 | $24,179 | $212,467 |
| VP OF ADVANCEMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $180,508 | $0 | $23,825 | $204,333 |
62 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Augsburg University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.3M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b28 · 27 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26Yes
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 51,428
- Volunteers Part I, line 630
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ALADDIN FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC Food service | $1,690,725 |
| AP MIDWEST LLC Construction services | $945,170 |
| METROPOLITAN MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR Mechanical services | $639,582 |
| BARNES & NOBLE COLLEGE BOOKSELLERS Bookstore services | $390,278 |
| ULSTER UNIVERSITY Study abroad | $280,218 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 17 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
31 private foundations reported grants to Augsburg University totaling $1.0M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Augsburg University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, Augsburg University reported that 92.3% of its $151.2 million in expenses went to program services, 5.9% to management and general and 1.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Augsburg University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Augsburg University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 was $628,203, for the role of PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Augsburg University get its money?
Of $153.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, 9.7% came from contributions and grants (including 3.3% from government grants) and 87.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Augsburg University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 41-0694721 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, object 202630789349301118 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, object 202501009349300500 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, object 202431009349300718 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022, object 202311079349300421 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021, object 202220989349301342 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2020, object 202120119349300012 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 41-0694721: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.