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Bard College

Bard college seeks to provide a challenging academic program and a supportive environment that fosters a collaborative interchange of ideas in the classroom as well as ambition to …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Bard College

Bard College is a four-year liberal arts and sciences college 90 miles north of New York City. The undergraduate program in upstate New York excels in scholarship, the arts, and civic engagement.

Founded
Headquarters
Annandaleonhudson, NY
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B43Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1950

Mission

Bard college seeks to provide a challenging academic program and a supportive environment that fosters a collaborative interchange of ideas in the classroom as well as ambition to achieve excellence.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B43Z
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.05%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.91
Program expenses$0.91 ($373.3 million)
91% to programs beats the peer average (90%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bard College is a registered education nonprofit based in Annandaleonhudson, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1860 and has been operating for 166 years. Its EIN is 141713034. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $930M in annual revenue. 153 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bard College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Bard College is located in Annandaleonhudson, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1860 and has been active for 166 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bard College has $930M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% 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.

Bard College is classified as a 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 $930M in annual revenue. The organization has 153 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bard College. 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.

Bard College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the Bard College profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Bard College is a four-year liberal arts and sciences college 90 miles north of New York City. The undergraduate program in upstate New York excels in scholarship, the arts, and civic engagement. Bard College is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1860.

Among education charities registered in United States: Bard College's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $930M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Bard College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bard College is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 141713034, 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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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

LA
Laura Ramsey
Vice President For Finance

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Andrew M L D•••••••
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Andrew S G•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Annabelle S•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Asher B E••••••
TRUSTEE
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Barbara S G•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Brandon W••••
TRUSTEE
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Charles S J•••••• I••
TRUSTEE
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David E S••••• I•
TRUSTEE
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Debra P•••••••
VP DEVELOPMENT
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Deirdre D•••••••••
DEAN
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Elizabeth E••
SECRETARY, LIFE TRUSTEE
EM
Emily H F•••••
VICE CHAIR
FI
Fiona A•••••••
TRUSTEE
FR
Fredric S M••••
TRUSTEE
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Geoffrey S••••
TRUSTEE
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George A K••••••
TRUSTEE
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George F H••••
VICE CHAIR
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Hilary P•••••••••
TRUSTEE
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James A V•• K••••••••
TRUSTEE
JA
James B••••••
Director
JA
James B••••••
PHILOSOPHY PROFESSOR/FORMER VP FINANCE
JA
James C C•••••••
CHAIR
JA
James H O••••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jeannette T•••••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$930.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$304.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$396.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$426.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$371.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Bard College This page 93 $930.3 million 91%
River City Education Services 93 $59.0 million 99%
Lowell Whiteman School 93 $8.0 million 90%
University of Ontario Institute of Technology 93 $197.8 million 89%
Compass Academy Charter School Inc 93 $17.7 million 86%
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo 93 $433,382 100%
Norman Howard School Inc 93 $6.0 million 86%
Monroe Christian School Society 93 $2.4 million 87%
Westbury Friends School 93 $952,618 86%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 153 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Bard College

What is Bard College?
Bard College is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Annandaleonhudson, United States. Bard College is a four-year liberal arts and sciences college 90 miles north of New York City. The undergraduate program in upstate New York excels in scholarship, the arts, and civic engagement.
When was Bard College founded?
Bard College was founded in 1860.
Who leads Bard College?
Laura Ramsey serves as Vice President For Finance.
Where is Bard College located?
Headquartered in Annandaleonhudson, United States.
What is Bard College's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bard College trustworthy?
Bard College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Bard College's registration number?
IRS EIN: 141713034.
What is Bard College's website?
http://www.bard.edu