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St Louis University

EIN 43-0654872 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceReports resultsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY IS THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD AND FOR THE SERVICE OF HUMANITY. THE UNIVERSITY SEEKS EXCELLENCE IN THE FULFILLMENT OF ITS CORPORATE PURPOSES OF TEACHING, RESEARCH, HEALTH CARE AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. IT IS DEDICATED TO LEADERSHIP IN THE CONTINUING QUEST FOR UNDERSTANDING OF GOD'S CREATION AND FOR THE DISCOVERY, DISSEMINATION AND INTEGRATION OF THE VALUES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED TO TRANSFORM SOCIETY IN THE SPIRIT OF THE GOSPELS. AS A CATHOLIC, JESUIT UNIVERSITY, THIS PURSUIT IS MOTIVATED BY THE INSPIRATION AND VALUES OF THE JUDEO-CHRISTIAN TRADITION AND IS GUIDED BY THE SPIRITUAL AND INTELLECTUAL IDEALS OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS.

Income
$1.2 billion
Spending
$967.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
7,625
Volunteers
371
Highest pay
$2.8 million, head coach-basketball

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

    27 of 30 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

Reports results. Its tax return states measurable results. These are its own figures and nobody has checked them.

Results it reports

  • 15,334 students were enrolled.Work delivered
  • Campus residents totaled 3,770 for the fall semester.Work delivered
  • Campus residents totaled 3,502 for the spring semester.Work delivered

Read from the return by an AI model and shown only where the wording was found in the return. These are the charity's own figures.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $505.9 million spent. INSTRUCTION AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT - CREDIT AND NON-CREDIT COURSES FOR ACADEMIC, VOCATIONAL, AND TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION, FOR REMEDIAL AND TUTORIAL INSTRUCTION, AND FOR REGULAR, SPECIAL AND EXTENSION SESSIONS. ACTIVITIES IN THIS CATEGORY INCLUDE SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS LIBRARIES, EDUCATIONAL MEDIA SERVICES, ACADEMIC COMPUTING SUPPORT, ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION, ETC. 15,334 STUDENTS ENROLLED FOR 6/30/2025 FISCAL YEAR.
  2. $46.0 million spent. AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES - ACTIVITIES IN THIS CATEGORY EXIST TO FURNISH GOODS OR SERVICES TO STUDENTS, FACULTY OR STAFF. THESE INCLUDE RESIDENCE HALLS, FOOD SERVICES, INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS, PARKING AND OTHER SUCH SERVICES. CAMPUS RESIDENTS TOTALED 3,770 FOR THE 2024 FALL SEMESTER AND 3,502 FOR THE 2025 SPRING SEMESTER.
  3. $60.1 million spent. RESEARCH - SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY IS A R1 RESEARCH ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION IS HOME TO A DIVERSE RANGE OF RESEARCH TOPICS FROM VACCINATION DEVELOPMENT TO FOOD SECURITY. SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND STUDENTS WORK TOGETHER TO PURSUE DISCOVERIES THAT SPAN THE ENTIRE ACADEMIC SPECTRUM.
  4. $197.0 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES**OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES ARE COMPRISED OF PUBLIC SERVICE, STUDENT SERVICES, INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT, PLANT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AND THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED DENTAL & ENDODONTICS.

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 March 1946.

    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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