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Carlow University

FOUNDED BY THE SISTERS OF MERCY IN 1929, CARLOW UNIVERSITY PROVIDES A PERSONALIZED ENVIRONMENT, FACULTY FOCUSED ON TEACHING EXCELLENCE, AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. OUR HERITAGE OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND …

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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Carlow University

Call Carlow University your home, a Catholic institution in Pittsburgh, PA that offers 90+ undergraduate and graduate programs.

Founded
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B420
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Mission

Founded by the sisters of mercy in 1929, carlow university provides a personalized environment, faculty focused on teaching excellence, and experiential learning. Our heritage of social justice and mission to transform lives continues to make significant impact in the community and beyond.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B420
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.32%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Carlow University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1929, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it 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 (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
  • 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

Carlow University is a registered education nonprofit based in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1929 and has been operating for 97 years. Its EIN is 250965438. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $76M in annual revenue. 144 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Carlow University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 250965438. 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.

Carlow University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Carlow University is located in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1929 and has been active for 97 years. Its registered address is 3333 5th Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Carlow University has $76M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% 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.

Carlow University is classified as an 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 $76M in annual revenue. The organization has 144 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Carlow 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Carlow University is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Call Carlow University your home, a Catholic institution in Pittsburgh, PA that offers 90+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Carlow University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1929.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $76M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Carlow University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Carlow University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 250965438, 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
$10M-$100M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,118

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DR
Dr K•••• W H•••••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$76.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$84.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$75.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$61.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$62.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 144 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 144 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 · 1929
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Carlow University

What is Carlow University?
Carlow University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Pittsburgh, United States. Call Carlow University your home, a Catholic institution in Pittsburgh, PA that offers 90+ undergraduate and graduate programs.
When was Carlow University founded?
Carlow University was founded in 1929.
Who leads Carlow University?
Dr Kathy W Humphrey serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Carlow University located?
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
What is Carlow University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Carlow University trustworthy?
Carlow University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Carlow University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 250965438.
What is Carlow University's website?
https://www.carlow.edu