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Augustana College

EIN 36-2166962 · Rock Island, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ROOTED IN THE LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES & LUTHERAN EXPRESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, & IS COMMITTED TO OFFERING A CHALLENGING EDUCATION THAT DEVELOPS QUALITIES OF MIND, SPIRIT, & BODY NECESSARY FOR A REWARDING LIFE OF LEADERSHIP & SERVICE IN A DIVERSE & CHANGING WORLD.

Income
$186.9 million
Spending
$170.4 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
2,169
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$510,352, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    32 of 32 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $114.7 million spent. HIGHER EDUCATION: INSTRUCTION - INCLUDES 73 ACADEMIC MAJORS, FOREIGN STUDY PROGRAMS, HONORS PROGRAMS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL RELATED DEPARTMENTS SERVICING APPROXIMATELY 2,500 TOTAL STUDENTS AND STAFFED BY APPROXIMATELY 300 FACULTY MEMBERS.
  2. $15.2 million spent. HIGHER EDUCATION: ACADEMIC SUPPORT - INCLUDES LIBRARY SUPPORT OF 160,000 TOTAL VOLUMES, AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT, ART EXHIBITS, JAZZ, THEATER, BAND, CHOIR, INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES SERVICING THE STUDENT AND THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $13.3 million spent. HIGHER EDUCATION: AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES - SERVES THE STUDENT COMMUNITY BY SELLING TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, AND PROVIDES MEAL SERVICE AND HOUSING.
  4. $11.8 million spent. HIGHER EDUCATION: STUDENT SERVICES - SERVES THE STUDENT COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING, CAREER PLANNING, INTERNSHIPS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMMING, ORIENTATION AND ADVISING, INTRAMURAL SPORTS, AND OTHER RELATED PROGRAMS.HIGHER EDUCATION: PUBLIC SERVICES - INCLUDES A CENTER FOR COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS, ART PROGRAMS, ALUMNI PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND A NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO STATION SERVING THE STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY.HIGHER EDUCATION: RESEARCH - SUPPORTS EXTENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON AND OFF CAMPUS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1937.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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