Concordia University Irvine

Irvine, CA · Founded 1972

Lutheran university empowering students through liberal arts and professional studies

Primary audience

Youth and families

Work area

Education

Topic

Education access

Contact

Dr Michael A Thomas

Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Irvine, CA, Concordia University Irvine is guided by the Great Commission of Christ Jesus and the Lutheran Confessions, empowering students through liberal arts and professional studies for lives of learning, service, and leadership. Founded in 1972, the university employs 1,548 staff and mobilizes 50 volunteers, generating $113.1 million in annual revenue while providing comprehensive undergraduate and graduate education.

What They Focus On

Academic Excellence

Delivering high-quality educational programs to develop knowledge and skills.

Student Success

Supporting learners through comprehensive services and individualized assistance.

Innovation

Advancing educational methods through research and technology integration.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$113.1M

-15.8% vs 2020

Expenses (2021)

$105.0M

+7.7% vs 2020

Assets (2021)

$219.6M

+1.4% vs 2020

Employees (2021)

1,548

+0.1% vs 2020

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2021	$113,099,257	$105,049,117	$219,619,567	1,548
2020	$134,293,913	$97,527,276	$216,619,359	1,547
2019	$103,671,515	$99,343,783	$175,634,097	1,582
2018	$103,586,791	$98,357,759	$168,530,409	1,673
2017	$102,808,962	$94,907,859	$155,838,160	1,634

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

01

Assess Needs

Identify educational gaps through community consultation and data analysis.
02

Design Programs

Develop evidence-based curricula tailored to participant needs and learning goals.
03

Implement Services

Deliver educational programs with qualified instructors and support resources.
04

Measure Impact

Evaluate outcomes and program effectiveness to inform continuous improvement.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Concordia University Irvine

Endowment To Fund Scholarships For

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

General Support

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

General Support

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

Educational

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

Scholarships

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Concordia University Irvine.

Contact the team Contact

Organizational Change

Organizational Change

Access, Intervention, and Student Success

Access, Intervention, and Student Success

Dr. Kellie Albrecht

Dr. Kellie Albrecht

Dr. Belinda Karge

Dr. Belinda Karge

Dr. Eugene P. Kim

Dr. Eugene P. Kim

DM

Dr Michael A Thomas

President

Full-time

Compensation: $264,774

KT

Kevin Tilden

Exec VP & CFO

Full-time

Compensation: $214,363

SA

Scott Ashmon

Senior Vice President & Provost

Full-time

Compensation: $182,339

DW

Damian Wyman

Executive Director, Global Partnerships

Full-time

Compensation: $173,763

PS

Peter Senkbeil

Special Assistant To The President

Full-time

Compensation: $172,357

SM

Steven Mueller

Chief Mission Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $161,735

CS

Cheryl Smythe-Padgham

Asst. Dean/Director Of Nursing

Full-time

Compensation: $148,325

RV

Ronald Van Blarcom

Associate VP & General Counsel

Full-time

Compensation: $197,804

TO

Timothy Odle Vp

University Operations And Athletics

Full-time

Compensation: $156,032

MC

Megan Christensen Vp

For Student Affairs, Dean Of Students

Full-time

Compensation: $144,960

KS

Kent Schlichtemeier Director

Servant Leadership Institute

Full-time

Compensation: $139,630

JK

John Kenney

Chemistry Faculty

Full-time

Compensation: $136,121

DN

Dina Neeman

Nursing Faculty

Full-time

Compensation: $133,492

TJ

Timothy Jaegar

Exec. VP For University Advancement

4 hrs/week

Milestones

1972

Organization Founded

1972

Concordia University Irvine was established to address community needs and advance its mission.

1980

Leadership Development

1980

Strengthened governance with expanded board and executive team.

2021

Community Impact

2021

Demonstrated effectiveness through measurable program outcomes.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AH

Anthony Harnack Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

CW

Craig W Olson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

DJ

Dave J Hemker Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

DM

Dr Michael E Gibson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

DN

Dr Neil Cowen Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

DS

Dr Steven J Buuck Board Member Secretary 1.00 hrs/week

HE

H E Durbin II Trustee And Board Advisory 1.00 hrs/week

JB

Jeffrey Beavers Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

MF

Matthew Flandermeyer Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

ML

Mrs Laura G Hemminger Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

MC

Ms Cindy Steinbeck Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

MP

Ms Paula Meyer Cleland Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

PK

Peter K S Lee Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

RK

Rachel Klitzing Board Member - Advisory 1.00 hrs/week

RM

Rev Michael R Lange Board Member - Advisory 1.00 hrs/week

RR

Rev Reoger E Schlechte Board Member - Advisory 1.00 hrs/week

RS

Rev Scott C Klemsz Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

RJ

Revernd James D Henkell Board Member - Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week

RB

Revjason Bredeson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

RR

Ronald R Levesque Board Member - Chair 1.00 hrs/week

RP

Ryan P Emeling Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$2.8M

Highest Paid

$393K

DR Michael A Thomas

Compensated Officers

14

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
DR Michael A Thomas	President	$264,774	$128,339	$393,113	40
Kevin Tilden	EXEC VP & CFO	$214,363	$41,814	$256,177	40
Ronald Van Blarcom	Associate VP & General Counsel	$197,804	$31,991	$229,795	40
Peter Senkbeil	Special Assistant To The President	$172,357	$38,635	$210,992	40
Scott Ashmon	Senior Vice President & Provost	$182,339	$26,846	$209,185	40
Damian Wyman	Executive Director, Global Partnerships	$173,763	$28,386	$202,149	40
Timothy Odle VP	University Operations And Athletics	$156,032	$36,739	$192,771	40
Steven Mueller	Chief Mission Officer	$161,735	$30,725	$192,460	40
Cheryl Smythe-Padgham	ASST. Dean/Director Of Nursing	$148,325	$34,874	$183,199	40
Megan Christensen VP	For Student Affairs, Dean Of Students	$144,960	$29,433	$174,393	40
Kent Schlichtemeier Director	Servant Leadership Institute	$139,630	$30,276	$169,906	40
John Kenney	Chemistry Faculty	$136,121	$33,430	$169,551	40
Dina Neeman	Nursing Faculty	$133,492	$31,092	$164,584	40
Timothy Jaegar	EXEC. VP For University Advancement	$0	$28,922	$28,922	4

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Gary Mcdaniel	Chief Enrollment Officer	$362,177	$14,025	$376,202	40
DR Michael A Thomas	President (From 01/2020)	$220,553	$108,757	$329,310	40
Curt Cattau	Mcaa Faculty	$224,205	$12,863	$237,068	40
Kevin Tilden	EXEC VP & CFO	$183,733	$39,278	$223,011	40
Ronald Van Blarcom	Associate VP & General Counsel	$179,717	$26,039	$205,756	40
Peter Senkbeil	Special Assistant To The President	$162,818	$35,353	$198,171	40
Damien Wyman	Director Of International Programs	$168,191	$29,325	$197,516	40
Cheryl Smythe-Padgham	Director Of Nursing	$147,150	$33,561	$180,711	40
Steven Mueller	Chief Mission Officer	$151,035	$27,244	$178,279	40
Scott Ashmon	Senior Vice President & Provost	$156,804	$17,395	$174,199	40
John Kenney	Chemistry Faculty	$139,148	$31,297	$170,445	40
Richard Hardy	Associate VP Of Marketing	$144,335	$16,300	$160,635	40
Timothy Odle VP	University Operations & Athletics	$126,039	$31,376	$157,415	40
Timothy Jaeger	EXEC VP For University Advancement	$0	$23,587	$23,587	4

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kevin Tilden	EXEC VP & CFO	$189,001	$42,114	$231,115	40
Stephen Christensen	EXEC VP For External Relations	$178,547	$34,973	$213,520	40
Kurt Krueger	President	$151,320	$48,000	$199,320	40
Ronald Van Blarcom	Associate VP & General Counsel	$175,223	$20,842	$196,065	40
Lesley Harper	Architect	$157,846	$34,126	$191,972	40
Gary Mcdaniel	EXEC VP & Chief Operating Officer	$163,850	$27,600	$191,450	40
Peter Senkbeil	EXEC VP Academic Affairs & Provost	$147,309	$37,836	$185,145	40
Ken Ammann	Head Basketball Coach	$147,515	$34,561	$182,076	40
Cheryl Smythe-Padgham	Assistant Dean/Director Of Nursing	$141,235	$34,706	$175,941	40
Gilbert Fugitt	Associate VP & Dean Of Students	$141,273	$34,122	$175,395	40
Steven Mueller	Chief Mission Officer	$121,743	$32,370	$154,113	40
Timothy Jaeger	EXEC VP For University Advancement	$0	$26,002	$26,002	4

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kurt Krueger	President	$228,569	$93,570	$322,139	40
Kevin Tilden	EXEC VP & CFO	$183,999	$39,885	$223,884	40
Stephen Christensen	EXEC VP For External Relations	$174,027	$36,947	$210,974	40
Gary Mcdaniel	EXEC VP & Chief Operating Officer	$179,677	$26,456	$206,133	40
Peter Senkbeil	EXEC VP Academic Affairs & Provost	$164,048	$35,588	$199,636	40
Ronald Van Blarcom	Associate VP & General Counsel	$170,777	$26,593	$197,370	40
Gilbert Fugitt	Associatqe VP & Dean Of Students	$138,315	$30,175	$168,490	40
Steven Mueller	Dean Of Christ College	$136,159	$30,941	$167,100	40
Dean Vieselmeyer	Faculty	$147,238	$19,763	$167,001	40
Kenneth D Wible	Director Of Undergraduate Admissions	$134,279	$18,042	$152,321	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kurt Krueger	President	$280,008	$96,135	$376,143	40
Gary Mcdaniel	EXEC VP & Chief Enrollment	$175,903	$67,870	$243,773	40
Kevin Tilden	Executive VP, CFO	$180,868	$38,729	$219,597	40
Timothy Preuss	Dean School Of Arts & Sciences	$181,472	$33,245	$214,717	40
Stephen Christensen	EXEC VP For External Relations	$170,846	$36,988	$207,834	40
Ronald Van Blarcom	Associate VP Of University	$167,537	$25,867	$193,404	40
Peter Senkbeil VP Academic	Affairs And Associate Provost	$153,997	$34,156	$188,153	40
Douglas Grove ASSOC Provost VP	Enrollment MGMT & Program Develop.	$142,369	$33,867	$176,236	40
Anthony Diaz Resident Faculty	And Director Of Mcaa Program	$147,590	$9,261	$156,851	40

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$326K Grants Received

7 Organizations

Top Funders

7 total

TC

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

$110K

FI

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$99K

TF

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 2 grants

$51K

AE

American Endowment Foundation

$35K

LE

Lutheran Educational Conference Of

$17K

TC

Tulsa Community Foundation

$8K

TA

The Ayco Charitable Foundation

$7K

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Thrivent Financial for Lutherans American Endowment Foundation Lutheran Educational Conference Of Tulsa Community Foundation The Ayco Charitable Foundation

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Thrivent Financial for Lutherans American Endowment Foundation Lutheran Educational Conference Of Tulsa Community Foundation The Ayco Charitable Foundation

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

Contact

Get in touch with Concordia University Irvine

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(949) 214-3123 (949) 854-8002

Social

1530 Concordia West Irvine, CA 926123203