Carroll University Inc
Carroll university provides a superior education, rooted in its presbyterian and liberal arts heritage, and draws upon its christian tradition to prepare all students for vocational success, lifelong …
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Private liberal arts university and a leader in health sciences, located minutes from Milwaukee in the historic river town of Waukesha, WI. More than 95 areas of study in humanities, sciences and business. Offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Carroll University is large enough to promise a first-class academic experience, yet small enough to feel like home.
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Mission
Carroll university provides a superior education, rooted in its presbyterian and liberal arts heritage, and draws upon its christian tradition to prepare all students for vocational success, lifelong learning and service in a diverse and global society.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Carroll University Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1846, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented education 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 (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCarroll University Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Waukesha, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1846 and has been operating for 180 years. Its EIN is 390806325. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $147M in annual revenue. 176 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Carroll University Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 390806325. 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.
Carroll University Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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 education charities in United States is 90/100.
Carroll University Inc is located in Waukesha, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1846 and has been active for 180 years.
Based on official tax filings, Carroll University Inc has $147M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% 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.
Carroll University Inc 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 $147M in annual revenue. The organization has 176 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Carroll University Inc. 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, Carroll University Inc 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 73%). 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.
Private liberal arts university and a leader in health sciences, located minutes from Milwaukee in the historic river town of Waukesha, WI. More than 95 areas of study in humanities, sciences and business. Offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Carroll University is large enough to promise a first-class academic experience, yet small enough to feel like home. Carroll University Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1846.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $147M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Carroll University Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 390806325, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CARROLL UNIVERSITY INC 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Carroll University Implements Colleague SaaS - Ellucian
Milwaukee lakefront drone show, Carroll students get hands-on education - FOX6 News Milwaukee
PALS Programs bringing inclusive summer camp for adults with Down syndrome back to John Carroll University - Cleveland.com
Donnellys make $3M gift to John Carroll University in honor of retiring president - Cleveland Jewish News
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Partners with Carroll University to Award College Credit for Gold Award Girl Scouts - Urban Milwaukee
Carroll University receives $2 million state grant to support expansion of health sciences programs - GMToday.com
Carroll University adds two more Hononegah football players - WIFR
Carroll University H-back Reed Breckheimer earns Miami Dolphins camp invite - TMJ4 News
John Carroll University's New President Reimagines the Student Experience - Cleveland Magazine
John Carroll University adds women's flag football as varsity sport - Spectrum News
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 176 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 176 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 · 1846
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Carroll University Inc
- What is Carroll University Inc?
- Carroll University Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Waukesha, United States. Private liberal arts university and a leader in health sciences, located minutes from Milwaukee in the historic river town of Waukesha, WI. More than 95 areas of study in humanities, sciences and business. Offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Carroll University is large enough to promise a first-class academic experience, yet small enough to feel like home.
- When was Carroll University Inc founded?
- Carroll University Inc was founded in 1846.
- Who leads Carroll University Inc?
- Andrew Hoban serves as VP For Finance.
- Where is Carroll University Inc located?
- Headquartered in Waukesha, WI, United States.
- What is Carroll University Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Carroll University Inc trustworthy?
- Carroll University Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Carroll University Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 390806325.
- What is Carroll University Inc's website?
- http://www.carrollu.edu