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Visit www.brown.eduAbout 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.
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· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (13 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBrown 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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BROWN UNIVERSITY OF PROVIDENCE 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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FBI: Brown University shooter’s targets were ‘symbolic in nature’ - WTNH.com
Brown University | Shooting, Notable Alumni, Ivy League, History, & Facts - Britannica
FBI: Brown University shooter’s targets were ‘symbolic in nature’ - WPRI.com
Brown University students fight to save architecture concentration - The Architect’s Newspaper
One month after Brown University tragedy, city supports businesses & reviews response - NBC Boston
Inside the chaotic first hours of the Brown University shooting that left 2 dead - NBC News
Brown University places police chief on leave amid review of deadly shooting - The Hill
Friend of Brown University shooter details ‘angry’ behavior: ‘He hated Brown and he hated Providence’ - MassLive.com
Providence's East Side businesses seek to recover after Brown University shooting - WJAR
A Reddit post from a homeless man at Brown University helped investigators find mass shooter - Boston Herald
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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 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
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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 221 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 · 1764
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Programs & activitiesNo 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