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Education Pasadena, CA EIN 951643307 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About California Institute of Technology

The California Institute of Technology aims to expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education.

Founded
Headquarters
Pasadena, CA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1937

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
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: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.05%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

California Institute of Technology is a registered education nonprofit based in Pasadena, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1891 and has been operating for 135 years. Its EIN is 951643307. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $4.2B in annual revenue. 401 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

California Institute of Technology has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

California Institute of Technology is located in Pasadena, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1891 and has been active for 135 years.

Based on official tax filings, California Institute of Technology has $4.2B in annual revenue. 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.

California Institute of Technology 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 $4.2B in annual revenue. The organization has 401 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for California Institute of Technology. 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.

California Institute of Technology has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated 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.

The California Institute of Technology aims to expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education. California Institute of Technology is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1891.

Among education charities registered in United States: California Institute of Technology's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $4.2B is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to California Institute of Technology are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 951643307, 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
$1B+
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

DR
Dr Thomas F Rosenbaum
Controller

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alexander L••••
Trustee UNTIL 9/22
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Alexander R M••••• S•
SENIOR TRUSTEE
AL
Alistair W T•••••••••••••
MNG DIR, PUBLIC/ALT SECURITIES
A
A M•••••• L•••••
SENIOR TRUSTEE
AM
Amy S•••••••
TRUSTEE AS OF 6/2023
AN
Ann S J••••••
TRUSTEE UNTIL 6/21
AR
Arturo A•••••
ASSISTANT TREASURER
BA
Barbara M B••••••
TRUSTEE
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B K•••••• H•••••••
Senior Trustee
BO
Bobby R I••••
SENIOR TRUSTEE
BR
Brian C•••
MNG DIR, PVT INVEST UNTIL 4/23
BR
Brigitte M B•••
TRUSTEE
CA
Carol J S•••••
FORMER EA TO PRES/ASST.SEC.
CA
Cathy A L••••
SECRETARY, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CA
Cathy L••••
SEC, BOARD OF TTEE AS OF 1/21
CH
Charles E•••••
Director
CH
Charles R T••••••
SENIOR TRUSTEE
DA
David A T••••••
PROVOST
DA
David D H•
TRUSTEE
DA
David E C•••••
Trustee UNTIL 1/22
DA
David E I P••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David L• L••
CHAIR/TRUSTEE
DA
David L L••
SENIOR TRUSTEE
DA
David T D•••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David W T•••••••
TRUSTEE, CHAIR
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Caltech gets new CIO from Children’s Health - Pensions & Investments
Feb 2025
www.pionline.com
Form filed
$4165.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$3933.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Duane D. Miller, PhD, has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry - 24-7 Press Releas
Jul 2023
www.24-7pressrelease.com
Form filed
$3616.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Eden Obeng: Prempeh College NSMQ teen off to California Institute of Technology - Yen News
Apr 2022
yen.com.gh
Caltech Named Best Research University for Undergrads in 2022 - Pasadena Now
Apr 2022
pasadenanow.com
Form filed
$3523.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$3522.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Quantum Internet May One Day Be Possible Through Optical Cavities, Caltech Scientists Say - Newsweek
Apr 2020
www.newsweek.com
Form filed
$3685.3M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$3515.6M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
The definitive ranking of the 39 best universities in the world - Business Insider
Aug 2018
www.businessinsider.com
Ghanaian Teenage Girls Get Admission Into Harvard, Yale and MIT - ghpage.com
Apr 2018
www.ghpage.com
The 50 best computer science schools in the world - Business Insider
Mar 2018
www.businessinsider.com
Form filed
$3088.4M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$2793.4M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$2598.3M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA
The 20 best universities in the world, according to US News & World Report - Business Insider
Oct 2015
www.businessinsider.com

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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
California Institute of Technology This page 77 $4.2 billion -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 401 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 California Institute of Technology

What is California Institute of Technology?
California Institute of Technology is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Pasadena, United States. The California Institute of Technology aims to expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education.
When was California Institute of Technology founded?
California Institute of Technology was founded in 1891.
Who leads California Institute of Technology?
Dr Thomas F Rosenbaum serves as Controller.
Where is California Institute of Technology located?
Headquartered in Pasadena, United States.
What is California Institute of Technology's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is California Institute of Technology trustworthy?
California Institute of Technology has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 California Institute of Technology's registration number?
IRS EIN: 951643307.
What is California Institute of Technology's website?
http://www.caltech.edu