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Community Development Providence, RI EIN: 050258809 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Brown University of Providence

Brown is a leading research university, home to world-renowned faculty and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence.

Founded
Headquarters
Providence, RI
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
S412
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1971

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.19%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Brown University of Providence has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1764, it is among the oldest community development charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (13 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Brown University of Providence is a registered community development nonprofit based in Providence, RI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1764 and has been operating for 262 years. Its EIN is 050258809. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1.6B in annual revenue. 221 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Brown University of Providence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 050258809. 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.

Brown University of Providence has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Brown University of Providence is located in Providence, RI, United States. The organization was established in 1764 and has been active for 262 years. Its registered address is Controllers Office-Box J, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Brown University of Providence has $1.6B in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Brown University of Providence is classified as a Community Development 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 $1.6B in annual revenue. The organization has 221 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Brown University of Providence. 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, Brown University of Providence holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

Brown is a leading research university, home to world-renowned faculty and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence. Brown University of Providence is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1764.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $1.6B is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Brown University of Providence are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Brown University of Providence is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 050258809, 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.

Annual revenue
$1B+
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
13,028

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Christina P•••••
VP FINANCE & CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

FBI: Brown University shooter’s targets were ‘symbolic in nature’ - WTNH.com
Apr 2026
www.wtnh.com
Brown University | Shooting, Notable Alumni, Ivy League, History, & Facts - Britannica
Apr 2026
www.britannica.com
FBI: Brown University shooter’s targets were ‘symbolic in nature’ - WPRI.com
Apr 2026
www.wpri.com
Brown University students fight to save architecture concentration - The Architect’s Newspaper
Jan 2026
www.archpaper.com
One month after Brown University tragedy, city supports businesses & reviews response - NBC Boston
Jan 2026
www.nbcboston.com
Inside the chaotic first hours of the Brown University shooting that left 2 dead - NBC News
Dec 2025
www.nbcnews.com
Brown University places police chief on leave amid review of deadly shooting - The Hill
Dec 2025
thehill.com
Friend of Brown University shooter details ‘angry’ behavior: ‘He hated Brown and he hated Providence’ - MassLive.com
Dec 2025
www.masslive.com
Providence's East Side businesses seek to recover after Brown University shooting - WJAR
Dec 2025
turnto10.com
A Reddit post from a homeless man at Brown University helped investigators find mass shooter - Boston Herald
Dec 2025
www.bostonherald.com
Form filed
$1585.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1790.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2168.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1482.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$1590.5M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1331.6M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1268.1M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1105.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1080.4M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1101.0M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 221 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 221 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1764
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Brown University of Providence

What is Brown University of Providence?
Brown University of Providence is a community development school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Providence, United States. Brown is a leading research university, home to world-renowned faculty and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence.
When was Brown University of Providence founded?
Brown University of Providence was founded in 1764.
Who leads Brown University of Providence?
Christina Paxson serves as VP FINANCE & CFO.
Where is Brown University of Providence located?
Headquartered in Providence, RI, United States.
What is Brown University of Providence's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1B+. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Brown University of Providence trustworthy?
Brown University of Providence has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Brown University of Providence's registration number?
IRS EIN: 050258809.
What is Brown University of Providence's website?
http://www.brown.edu