Alvernia University
ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY IS A CATHOLIC COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITY WITH A LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION FOUNDED BY THE BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS IN 1958. SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O.
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Forming ethical leaders with moral courage to do well and do good.
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Alvernia university is a catholic comprehensive university with a liberal arts foundation founded by the bernardine franciscan sisters in 1958. See continuation on schedule o.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAlvernia University is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Reading, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its EIN is 231522643. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $95M in annual revenue. 159 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Alvernia University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.
Alvernia University is located in Reading, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years. Its registered address is 400 Saint Bernardine St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Alvernia University has $95M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Alvernia University is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). It has $95M in annual revenue. The organization has 159 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Alvernia University. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Alvernia University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Forming ethical leaders with moral courage to do well and do good. Alvernia University is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1958.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: Alvernia University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $95M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Alvernia University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Alvernia University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231522643, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Alvernia University
- What is Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is a youth development school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Reading, United States. Forming ethical leaders with moral courage to do well and do good.
- When was Alvernia University founded?
- Alvernia University was founded in 1958.
- Who leads Alvernia University?
- John Mccloskey serves as SENIOR VP AND CHIEF OF STAFF.
- Where is Alvernia University located?
- Headquartered in Reading, United States.
- What is Alvernia University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M.
- Is Alvernia University trustworthy?
- Alvernia University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Alvernia University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 231522643.
- What is Alvernia University's website?
- https://www.alvernia.edu