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Carleton University in Ottawa prepares career-ready graduates with top-ranked programs, cutting-edge research and a thriving campus life.
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Carleton university provides post secondary education
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCarleton University is a registered education nonprofit based in Canada, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1942 and has been operating for 84 years. Its EIN is 237088831. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $586M in annual revenue. 199 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Carleton University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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.
Carleton University is located in Canada, United States. The organization was established in 1942 and has been active for 84 years. Its registered address is Ottawa Ontario K1S 5B6, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Carleton University has $586M 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.
Carleton University 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 very-large organization. It has $586M in annual revenue. The organization has 199 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Carleton University. 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.
Carleton University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (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.
Carleton University in Ottawa prepares career-ready graduates with top-ranked programs, cutting-edge research and a thriving campus life. Carleton University is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1942.
Among education charities registered in United States: Carleton University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $586M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Carleton University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Carleton University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237088831, 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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CARLETON UNIVERSITY 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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- Registration and legal identity
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- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 199 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Carleton University
- What is Carleton University?
- Carleton University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Canada, United States. Carleton University in Ottawa prepares career-ready graduates with top-ranked programs, cutting-edge research and a thriving campus life.
- When was Carleton University founded?
- Carleton University was founded in 1942.
- Who leads Carleton University?
- Angela Marcotte serves as Associate VP and CFO.
- Where is Carleton University located?
- Headquartered in Canada, United States.
- What is Carleton University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Carleton University trustworthy?
- Carleton University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Carleton University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237088831.
- What is Carleton University's website?
- http://www.carleton.ca