EIN 36-2191242

Concordia University Chicago (CUC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,333
Year formed
1864
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Concordia University Chicago is one of the most affordable Christian liberal arts-based universities in the Midwest. They prepare their students academically, intellectually, practically and ethically for a meaningful career and life.
Related structure
CUC is child organization, under the parent exemption from Concordia University System.
Total revenues
$94,842,988
2023
Total expenses
$91,284,032
2023
Total assets
$74,907,655
2023
Num. employees
1,333
2023

Program areas at CUC

Education, general and other - operation of higher education and instruction divisions including support programs devoted to religious education, encouragement and understanding for both master's level and doctoral graduate students, as well as undergraduate students. (fall 2022 total enrollment - 5,355)
College student room and board - Concordia University Chicago, like most other colleges/universities, provides room and board to its students. During this reporting period, 515 students lived in the dorms.
Conferences, workshops, and other University events - each fiscal year, Concordia University Chicago hosts several events which contribute to the accomplishment of the University's mission. Events include educational conferences, workshops, student led theatre productions and athletic events. Not only do these events enhance our students' educational experience, but they also help educate individuals from the overall community.
Operation of childcare, early childhood, and primary programs for children, all of which include a strong educational component, as we as a core christian value component. Last year, the early childhood center served nearly 200 children.

Who funds Concordia University Chicago (CUC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Concordia University FoundationScholarships and Other Expenses$1,070,630
Westlake Health FoundationNursing Scholarship Program 1st of 5 Annual Payments$500,000
DAFgiving360Education$306,400
...and 13 more grants received

Financials for CUC

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$15,195,006
Program services$80,391,950
Investment income and dividends$5,986
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-30,040
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-697,431
Net income from fundraising events$-24,833
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,350
Total revenues$94,842,988

Organizations like CUC

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Concordia University NebraskaSeward, NE$74,280,623
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Concordia University IrvineIrvine, CA$109,637,816
Concordia College CorporationMoorhead, MN$116,948,536
La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA$71,721,743
Concordia University TexasAustin, TX$68,409,715
Concordia University St Paul (CSP)Saint Paul, MN$112,820,217
Stonehill CollegeNorth Easton, MA$197,163,103
Franciscan University of SteubenvilleSteubenville, OH$155,431,376
Manhattan CollegeBronx, NY$226,761,087
Data update history
April 23, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Fulk Family Foundation
January 18, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Charles Koch Foundation
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Wallace and Irene Bronner Family Charitable Foundation
October 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsChapter / child organizationsChurches
Issues
EducationReligion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersAccepts online donations
General information
Address
7400 Augusta St
River Forest, IL 60305
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
cuchicago.edu/ 
Phone
(708) 771-8300
Facebook page
ConcordiaUniversityChicago 
Twitter profile
@cuchicago 
IRS details
EIN
36-2191242
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1864
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Child within group exemption
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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