Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN · Founded 1919

Private liberal arts university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in Minneapolis

Primary audience

College Students

Work area

Higher Education

Topic

Liberal Arts University

Contact

Paul Pribbenow

Website Contact

About Organization

Augsburg University operates as a comprehensive institution of higher education in Minneapolis, MN. Based in Minneapolis, MN, the organization serves students through degree programs across multiple disciplines. The university reported $138.9 million in revenue and employs approximately 1,497 staff members.

What They Focus On

Higher Education Access

Providing affordable undergraduate and graduate degree programs to diverse student populations in urban Minneapolis setting

Community Integration

Connecting academic programs with neighborhood partnerships, including food security initiatives and local service organizations

Student Success

Supporting non-traditional learners and family scholars through specialized programs and comprehensive student services

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$138.9M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$209.2M

+0% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$138,871,492	$144,941,959	$209,245,225	1,497
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$133,913,998	$134,272,678	$220,780,212	1,545
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$124,896,585	$122,472,953	$221,278,205	1,650
2019	$130,985,918	$132,000,298	$209,465,774	1,922
2018	$119,649,668	$122,861,179	$211,415,544	1,928

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Student Enrollment

Recruit and admit undergraduate and graduate students through comprehensive admissions process
02

Academic Instruction

Deliver liberal arts curriculum and professional programs through faculty-led courses and research
03

Student Support

Provide academic advising, financial aid, family scholar resources, and campus services
04

Degree Conferral

Prepare graduates for careers and civic engagement through completed degree programs

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Augsburg University

Undergraduate Education

Bachelor's degree programs across liberal arts and professional fields for traditional and non-traditional students

Graduate Programs

Advanced degree offerings in various disciplines for working professionals and continuing education students

Family Scholars Program

Support services and educational opportunities for students with families and non-traditional learners

Community Engagement

Service programs connecting students with Twin Cities neighborhood organizations and food security initiatives

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Augsburg University.

Paul Pribbenow

President

Full-time

Compensation: $392,199

John Coskran

CFO

Full-time

Compensation: $259,630

Rebecca John

VP And COO

Full-time

Compensation: $197,591

Catherine Bishop

Special Assistance To The President

Full-time

1919

IRS Recognition

1919

Received federal tax-exempt status as educational institution

2018

Revenue Growth Begins

2018

Increased annual revenue from $119.6 million baseline

2023

Record Enrollment

2023

Reached $138.9 million in annual revenue serving 1,497 employees

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Dean Sundquist Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week

Dennis Meyer Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Jill Thomas Secretary 2.00 hrs/week

John O'Brien Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$2.4M

Highest Paid

$552K

Paul Pribbenow

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Paul Pribbenow	President	$392,199	$159,670	$551,869	40
John Coskran	CFO	$259,630	$8,380	$268,010	40
Robert Gould	VP Of Strategic Enrollment	$233,861	$16,051	$249,912	40
Paula O'Loughlin	Provost And SR VP	$219,394	$25,231	$244,625	40
Rebecca John	VP And COO	$197,591	$17,806	$215,397	40
Leif Anderson	VP And CSO	$186,718	$25,249	$211,967	40
Amy Alkire	VP Of Advancement	$175,787	$24,750	$200,537	40
Sarah Erkkinen	Assist VP Instituional A	$164,705	$17,925	$182,630	40
Catherine Bishop	Special Assistance To The President	$153,530	$8,474	$162,004	40
Monnica Devers	Dean Of Prof. Studies	$151,156	$10,608	$161,764	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Paul Pribbenow	President	$391,648	$110,108	$501,756	40
Karen Kaivola	VP Of Academic & Student Affairs	$250,962	$13,357	$264,319	40
Robert Gould	VP Of Strategic Enrollment	$219,242	$12,390	$231,632	40
Rebecca John	VP And COO	$191,490	$15,321	$206,811	40
Leif Anderson	VP And CSO	$183,114	$19,122	$202,236	40
John Coskran	CFO	$173,413	$18,438	$191,851	40
Sarah Erkkinen	ASSOC. VP Institutional Advancement	$132,149	$48,042	$180,191	40
Amy Alkire	VP Of Advancement	$142,495	$20,287	$162,782	40
Monica Devers	Dean Of Prof. Studies	$143,980	$8,704	$152,684	40
Ryan Haaland	Dean Of Arts & Science	$132,499	$4,456	$136,955	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Paul Pribbenow	President	$325,088	$91,394	$416,482	40
Karen Kaivola	Provost And SR VP Of Academic & Student Affairs	$231,782	$10,503	$242,285	40
Robert Gould	Vice President For Strategic Enrollment Management	$212,895	$11,275	$224,170	40
Rebecca John	Vice President And COO	$181,862	$13,526	$195,388	40
Leif Anderson	Vice President And Chief Strategy Officer	$172,586	$17,555	$190,141	40
George Dierberger	MBA Director, Associate Professor	$145,239	$43,875	$189,114	40
Heather Riddle	Vice President Of Institutional Advancement	$179,880	$5,657	$185,537	40
Monica Devers	Dean Of Professional Studies	$141,007	$5,872	$146,879	40
Ryan Haaland	Dean Of Arts & Science	$130,304	$3,890	$134,194	40
John Coskran	Senior Finance Director/CFO	$120,237	$8,252	$128,489	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Paul Pribbenow	President	$343,657	$116,986	$460,643	40
Karen Kaivola	Provost And Chief Academic Officer	$226,514	$21,254	$247,768	40
Robert Gould	Vice President For Strategic Enrollment Management	$209,521	$21,623	$231,144	40
Beth Reissenweber	Vice President For Finance And Administration, CFO	$192,998	$22,952	$215,950	40
Leif Anderson	Vice President And Chief Strategy Officer	$168,127	$25,901	$194,028	40
Rebecca John	Vice President And COO	$171,220	$18,954	$190,174	40
Heather Riddle	Vice President Of Institutional Advancement	$177,583	$6,545	$184,128	40
Ann Garvey	Vice President Of Student Affairs	$145,790	$15,861	$161,651	40
Monica Devers	Dean Of Professional Studies	$140,295	$10,947	$151,242	40
Amy Alkire	Assistant Vice President, Institutional Advancemen	$126,127	$23,058	$149,185	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Paul Pribbenow	President	$373,446	$122,724	$496,170	40
Karen Kaivola	Provost/Chief Academic Officer	$223,308	$38,173	$261,481	40
Beth Reissenweber	VP For Finance Admin/CFO	$219,720	$33,670	$253,390	40
Leif Anderson	Chief Strategy Officer	$155,366	$23,788	$179,154	40
Heather Riddle	VP-Institutional Advancement	$167,489	$11,142	$178,631	40
Ann Garvey	VP Of Student Affairs	$142,608	$33,649	$176,257	40
Rebecca John	VP Of Marketing And COMM	$148,777	$16,728	$165,505	40
Monica Devers	Dean Of Professional Studies	$137,452	$10,750	$148,202	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$9K Total Given

Democratic $8,898 (100%)

100 Contributions

$89 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

16 Individual Donors

Christine Oliver 17 contributions • $187 avg

$3,175

Paul Pribbenow 25 contributions • $46 avg

$1,150

Catherine Hurley 2 contributions • $500 avg

$1,000

Nathan Lind 7 contributions • $125 avg

$873

Paul C Pribbenow 23 contributions • $25 avg

$575

Other Individual Contributors $2,125 combined

Amy Larson

Minneapolis, MN

$483 Total

5 Contributions

HARRIS VICTORY

Cory Snyder

Plymouth, MN

$457 Total

6 Contributions

HARRIS VICTORY HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

Woodbury, MN

$20 Total

2 Contributions

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Quick Insights

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Most Active Donor Paul Pribbenow with 25 contributions

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Highest Avg per Contribution Catherine Hurley at $500 each

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Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $4,100

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$1.1M Grants Received

23 Organizations

Top Funders

23 total

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$413K

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

$130K

Tulsa Community Foundation

$80K

The Constellation Fund

$75K

The Independent Charitable Gift Fund

$70K

The American Center For Philanthropy

$50K

Hunger Solutions Minnesota 3 grants

$40K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$38K

National Collegiate Athletic Association

$30K

Communitygiving

$27K

+13 more funders

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Tulsa Community Foundation The Constellation Fund The Independent Charitable Gift Fund The American Center For Philanthropy Hunger Solutions Minnesota American Online Giving Foundation Inc. National Collegiate Athletic Association Communitygiving T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Lutheran Educational Conference Of Women's Foundation of Minnesota Quad Cities Community Foundation American Endowment Foundation Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund The Bessemer Giving Fund Amg Charitable Gift Foundation Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Mightycause Charitable Foundation Youthprise Charities Aid Foundation America The Community Foundation Of Middle

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$5.8M Total Obligated

$5.8M Total Amount

5 Awards

3 Agencies

By Agency

Education $5.2M

AmeriCorps $400K

HHS $201K

Awards

Agency	Award ID	Type	Period	Amount
Education	P063P251660	DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)	2025-2031	$5,160,953
AmeriCorps	23VGEMN003	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2023-2026	$400,136
HHS	H79SM089873	PROJECT GRANT (B)	2024-2027	$201,177
Education	P379T261660	DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)	2025-2046	$8,487
Education	P268K261660	DIRECT LOAN (E)	2025-2047	$0

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Contact

Get in touch with Augsburg University

Phone

(612) 330-1000

Visit Website

2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 554541351

Augsburg University

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Student Enrollment

Academic Instruction

Student Support

Degree Conferral

Programs and Initiatives

Undergraduate Education

Graduate Programs

Family Scholars Program

Community Engagement

Team & Leadership

Paul Pribbenow

John Coskran

Rebecca John

Catherine Bishop

John Coskran

Robert Gould

Paula O'Loughlin

Leif Anderson

Amy Alkire

Sarah Erkkinen

Monnica Devers

Cheryl Chatman

Cynthia Jones

Cyrus Batheja

Diane Jacobson

Ellen Ewald

Eric Jolly

Ethelind Kaba

James Hereford

John Schwartz

Karim El-Hibri

Karolynn Lestrud

Kenneth Holmen

Lamont Wells

Michael Maxey

Nancy Mueller

Noya Woodrich

Pahoua Yang Hoffman

Pam Moksnes

Patricia Lull

Regina Hassanally

Ron Anderson

Saanii Hernandez

Terry Lindstrom

Veena Iyer

Wayne Jorgenson

Milestones

IRS Recognition

Revenue Growth Begins

Record Enrollment

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Other Individual Contributors $2,125 combined

Amy Larson

Cory Snyder

David Lapakko

Leif Anderson

Kaia Hirt

Matthew Beckman

Ann Tucker

Norma C. Noonan

Lindsay Starck

Terrance Ross

Won Kim

Quick Insights

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Federal Funding

By Agency

Awards

Contact

Phone