Aquinas College Inc
Aquinas college strives to be among the premier catholic colleges in the midwest recognized for its excellence in preparing the whole person to lead a life of purpose …
Aquinas College
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Aquinas College is perfectly situated to provide a comfortable home within the excitement of Grand Rapids. Our campus is more than just a collection of classrooms — it’s both the inspiration and incubator for our community of scholars and thinkers.
Mission
Aquinas college strives to be among the premier catholic colleges in the midwest recognized for its excellence in preparing the whole person to lead a life of purpose and success.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Aquinas College Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1892, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAquinas College Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1892 and has been operating for 134 years. Its EIN is 381367080. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $57M in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Aquinas College Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 381367080. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Aquinas College Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Aquinas College Inc is located in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1892 and has been active for 134 years.
Based on official tax filings, Aquinas College Inc has $57M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Aquinas College Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $57M in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Aquinas College Inc. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Aquinas College Inc is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Aquinas College is perfectly situated to provide a comfortable home within the excitement of Grand Rapids. Our campus is more than just a collection of classrooms — it’s both the inspiration and incubator for our community of scholars and thinkers. Aquinas College Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1892.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $57M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Aquinas College Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 381367080, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AQUINAS COLLEGE INC 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 68 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1892
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Aquinas College Inc
- What is Aquinas College Inc?
- Aquinas College Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Grand Rapids, United States. Aquinas College is perfectly situated to provide a comfortable home within the excitement of Grand Rapids. Our campus is more than just a collection of classrooms — it’s both the inspiration and incubator for our community of scholars and thinkers.
- When was Aquinas College Inc founded?
- Aquinas College Inc was founded in 1892.
- Who leads Aquinas College Inc?
- Timothy J Stafford serves as VP For Finance.
- Where is Aquinas College Inc located?
- Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, United States.
- What is Aquinas College Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Aquinas College Inc trustworthy?
- Aquinas College Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong 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 Aquinas College Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 381367080.
- What is Aquinas College Inc's website?
- http://www.aquinas.edu