Gustavus Adolphus College is a church-related, residential liberal arts college firmly rooted in its Swedish and Lutheran heritage. The College offers students of high aspiration and promise a liberal arts education of recognized excellence provided by faculty who embody the highest standards of teaching and scholarship. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. It is a community where a mature understanding of the Christian faith and lives of service are nurtured and students are encouraged to work toward a just and peaceful world. The purpose of a Gustavus education is to help students attain their full potential as persons, to develop in them a capacity and passion for lifelong learning, and to prepare them for fulfilling lives of leadership and service in society.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$557.5M
+3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$40K
-38.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
+84.4% YoY
About Gustavus Adolphus College
Based on IRS filings
Gustavus Adolphus College is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SAINT PETER, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $557.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $7.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $557,494,933 | $540,762,989 | $555,228,341 |
| Revenue | $145,945,868 | $150,522,013 | $183,510,862 |
| Expenses | $154,076,541 | $158,584,922 | $159,071,069 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,612,733 | $6,172,543 | $26,241,400 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Gustavus Adolphus College
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca M Bergman | President | 50 | $353,865 |
| Brenda S Kelly | Provost and Dean of the College | 50 | $199,913 |
| Curtis J Kowaleski | CFO Vice President of Finance and Treasurer | 50 | $195,415 |
| Thomas W Young | Vice President for Institutional Advancement | 50 | $175,134 |
| JoNes R VanHecke | Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students | 50 | $190,467 |
| Mark J Braun | Faculty | 50 | $156,953 |
| Marcia J Bunge | Faculty | 50 | $139,362 |
| Wilson D Thompson | Vice President for Equity and Inclusion | 50 | $139,772 |
| Jolene D Christensen | Secretary | 50 | $54,283 |
| Tane T Danger | Director | 2 | $2,000 |
| Nicole M LaVoi | Director | 2 | $500 |
| Kelsey K Ackmann | Director | 2 | — |
| Jeffrey C Anderson | Director | 2 | — |
| Scott P Anderson | Director | 2 | — |
| Catherine L Asta | Director | 2 | — |
| Mark W Bergman | Director | 2 | — |
| Suzanne F Boda | Director | 2 | — |
| Robert D Brown Jr | Director | 2 | — |
| Kara K Buckner | Director | 2 | — |
| Michael D Bussey | Director | 2 | — |
| Janette F Concepcion | Director | 2 | — |
| Daniel G Currell | Director | 2 | — |
| Sarah E Cuthill | Director | 2 | — |
| Edward J Drenttel | Director | 2 | — |
| John O Hallberg | Director | 2 | — |
| John M Harris | Director | 2 | — |
| Eric H Hedlund | Director | 2 | — |
| Mary Dee J Hicks | Director | 2 | — |
| Alicia A Hilding | Director | 2 | — |
| John S Himle | Director | 2 | — |
| Keith N Jackson | Director/Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Peter C Johnson | Director | 2 | — |
| Charles M Kelley | Director | 2 | — |
| Dennis A Lind | Director | 2 | — |
| Jan Lindman | Director | 2 | — |
| David J Lose | Director | 2 | — |
| Mikka S McCracken | Director | 2 | — |
| Bradley S Nuss | Director/Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Marcia L Page | Director/Chair | 2 | — |
| Dee Pederson | Director | 2 | — |
| Dan S Poffenberger | Director | 2 | — |
| Robert C Schnell | Director | 2 | — |
| Karl D Self | Director/Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Kent V Stone | Director | 2 | — |
| Heather T Wigdahl | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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