EIN 74-1109748

Texas Lutheran University (TLU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
899
City
State
Year formed
1891
Most recent tax filings
2024-05-01
Description
Texas Lutheran University (TLU) prepares undergraduates academically, spiritually, and socially in a residential community of faith and learning for service and leadership.
Related structure
TLU is child organization, under the parent exemption from Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Total revenues
$65,028,105
2024
Total expenses
$71,794,577
2024
Total assets
$171,203,337
2024
Num. employees
899
2024

Program areas at TLU

Instruction (which includes all expenses for teaching) and academic support (which includes activities that support teaching). Tlu is an independent institution of the liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies with a diverse student body of approximately 1,400 students. Tlu also offers a master's degree in accounting, a master's degree in athletic training, a master's degree in business administration, a master's degree in education, a master of science in business analytics, a master of science in data science, an accelerated bachelor's of science in nursing, a master of science in nursing (direct-entry), and a doctor of education. Classes average fewer than 20 students. Approximately 95% of tlu students receive financial assistance.
Auxiliary services include the operation of the dining hall, residence halls, and campus bookstore.
Student services include expenses that help foster student engagement and support student needs through various avenues such as financial aid services, career services center, health services, athletics, campus ministry, cultural events, guest speakers, student organizations, and various activities for students to participate in.

Who funds Texas Lutheran University (TLU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Og Beckfrueh-Beck Memorial Trust F0195400Charitable$257,822
Beard Scholarship FundGeneral Operating$252,649
Henry Luce FoundationTexas Lutheran University - Six CBL Undergraduate Stem Scholarships$135,000
...and 37 more grants received totalling $1,119,706

Financials for TLU

RevenuesFYE 05/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,365,465
Program services$51,917,146
Investment income and dividends$1,136,923
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$135,445
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,172,741
Net income from fundraising events$9,867
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$290,518
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$65,028,105
Data update history
July 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Celia Berwin Memorial Foundation
May 30, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
April 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $257,822 from Og Beckfrueh-Beck Memorial Trust F0195400
March 1, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $6,916 from Thrivent Charitable Impact and Investing (ICF)
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsChapter / child organizationsChurches
Issues
EducationReligion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1000 W St
Seguin, TX 78155
Metro area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
County
Guadalupe County, TX
Website URL
tlu.edu/ 
Phone
(830) 372-8000
Facebook page
txlutheran 
Twitter profile
@txlutheran 
IRS details
EIN
74-1109748
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1891
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
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
CT0172510
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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