Mission
PLU SEEKS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS FOR LIVES OF THOUGHTFUL INQUIRY, SERVICE, LEADERSHIP AND CARE - FOR OTHER PEOPLE, FOR THE COMMUNITY AND FOR THE EARTH.
Public Charity
Pacific Lutheran University
Pacific Lutheran University is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in TACOMA, WA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $157.9M, expenses of $163.7M, total assets of $284.3M. Imperigo tracks 195 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $8.6M.
EIN: 910565571
TACOMA, WA
Universities
NTEE: B43
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$157.9M
Total Expenses$163.7M
Total Assets$284.3M
Grant Records195
Funding Total$8.6M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Pacific Lutheran University
How Pacific Lutheran University divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$90
Programs
the work itself
$9
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $90 for programs
$66
Academic instruction
$10
1) operations and maintenance of plant including depreciation, interest expense and amortization
$9
Academic support and student services
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GRANTS FOR STUDENTS OF FINANCIAL NEED AND MERITORIOUS SCHOLASTIC ENDEAVOR
$282,403
GENERAL SUPPORT
$118,664
SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING
$25,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$21,769
GENERAL SUPPORT
$520,000
Showing up to 5 of 195 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Dean, College of Natural Science
Ann Auman
REGENT
Arne Ness
REGENT
Ben Warwick
REGENT/VICE CHAIR
Bruce Deal
Dean, College of Professional Studies
Cameron Bennett
VP of University Relations
Daniel Lee
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $157.9M | $163.7M | $284.3M |
| 2024 | $165.5M | $168.6M | $293.4M |
| 2023 | $158.6M | $161.9M | $273.4M |
| 2022 | $156.2M | $152.3M | $282.4M |
| 2021 | $159.6M | $146.3M | $291.0M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue held roughly steady at around $157.9M, with total assets most recently reported at $284.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.