FOUNDED BY THE NORWEGIAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN 1861, LUTHER COLLEGE IS A FOUR-YEAR, RESIDENTIAL LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTION. LUTHER WELCOMES STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO ENGAGE IN A WAY OF LEARNING THAT MOVES BEYOND IMMEDIATE INTERESTS AND ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO BUILD A LIFE OF CONSEQUENCE. AT THE HEART OF A LUTHER EDUCATION IS AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE WAY FAITH AND LEARNING INTERSECT AND IN TURN CONNECT STUDENTS TO THE LARGER WORLD. LUTHER OFFERS MORE THAN 80 MAJORS, MINORS, AND PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 12 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $327k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $30k
- Benefits
- $41k
- Base
- $169k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $27k
- Benefits
- $69k
- Base
- $141k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $5k
- Benefits
- $36k
- Base
- $141k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $23k
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $100k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- $70k
- Base
- $144k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $4k
- Benefits
- $517
- Base
- $134k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Iowa | $327k | — | $30k | $41k | $416k $460k |
President Elect, Provost Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers in Iowa | $169k | — | $27k | $69k | $276k $304k |
Finance and Admin. Officer (Unspecified) | $141k | — | $5k | $36k | $190k $210k |
VP for Development Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $141k | — | $23k | $16k | $188k $208k |
Of Mathmatics & Head Wrestling Coach Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $100k | — | $6k | $70k | $178k $197k |
VP for Enrollment Mgt Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $144k | — | $4k | $517 | $157k $173k |
Inclusion Ofc. and Asst. Officer (Unspecified) | $134k | — | — | $10k | $151k $167k |
Exec. Director of IT Chief Information Officer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $142k $157k |
Registrar Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $132k $146k |
Of Strategic Marketing Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $123k $136k |
For Finance & Admn. Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $49k $54k |
VP for Communication Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $41k $45k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 25 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at LUTHER COLLEGE equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
Based on 24,392 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 19%
from 2022
From $350k in 2022 to $416k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 19% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 17%.
- Vice President pay fell 10% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 37% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about LUTHER COLLEGE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LUTHER COLLEGE earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of LUTHER COLLEGE received $416,350 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Iowa, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LUTHER COLLEGE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Iowa, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LUTHER COLLEGE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at LUTHER COLLEGE equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
What are LUTHER COLLEGE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, LUTHER COLLEGE reported $132.2M in total revenue and $118.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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