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Catawba College

Catawba college was founded in newton, north carolina, in 1851 by the german reformed church. The college - which is today affiliated with the united church of christ …

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90/100 · methodology

About Catawba College

Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich the educational experiences of students and to prepare them for productive, meaningful lives of purpose. Our campus consists of over 30 buildings on 276 acres, a beautiful blend of neogothic architecture set on a shaded hillside adjacent to its own ecological preserve. We are just two hours from the

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

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1941

Mission

Catawba college was founded in newton, north carolina, in 1851 by the german reformed church. The college - which is today affiliated with the united church of christ - moved to its present location in salisbury in 1925. The college endeavors to attract students both nationally and internationally of good ability and character. A private, co-educational institution, catawba offers the bachelor of arts, bachelor of arts-education, bachelor of business administration, bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of science, and master of education to traditional and non-traditional students. The college also serves the public through educational outreach and volunteer service programs for the world community.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.70
Program$0.70

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Catawba College with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1851, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% 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 (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Catawba College is a registered education nonprofit based in Salisbury, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1851 and has been operating for 175 years. Its EIN is 560530251. 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 $311M in annual revenue. 89 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Catawba College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 560530251. 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.

Catawba College 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Catawba College is located in Salisbury, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1851 and has been active for 175 years.

Based on official tax filings, Catawba College has $311M in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Catawba College 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 $311M in annual revenue. The organization has 89 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Catawba College. 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, Catawba College 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 70% 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.

Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich the educational experiences of students and to prepare them for productive, meaningful lives of purpose. Our campus consists of over 30 buildings on 276 acres, a beautiful blend of neogothic architecture set on a shaded hillside adjacent to its own ecological preserve. We are just two hours from the Catawba College is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1851.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $311M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Catawba College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Catawba College is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 560530251, 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
$100M-$1B
70% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, 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
765

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

BO
Bob W••••••
VP Of Finance & Administration

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Employee finds body on Catawba College campus in North Carolina, police say - WYFF News 4
Jun 2026
www.wyff4.com
Vigil held for missing man found dead at Catawba College - WCNC
Jun 2026
www.wcnc.com
Family seeks answers after missing Charlotte man found dead on Catawba College campus - Yahoo
Jun 2026
www.yahoo.com
SPD investigating after body found in Catawba College preserve - Salisbury Post
Jun 2026
www.salisburypost.com
Man missing from Charlotte found dead on Catawba College Ecological Preserve in Salisbury - WCCB Charlotte
Jun 2026
www.wccbcharlotte.com
Body found on Catawba College campus; investigation underway - Queen City News
Jun 2026
www.qcnews.com
Person found dead on Catawba College campus - WCNC
Jun 2026
www.wcnc.com
Person found dead on Catawba College campus identified as missing Charlotte father - WCNC
Jun 2026
www.wcnc.com
Missing Charlotte man found dead on Catawba College campus; investigation underway - Queen City News
Jun 2026
www.qcnews.com
College volleyball: Catawba star inducted into SAC Hall of Fame - Salisbury Post
May 2026
www.salisburypost.com
Form filed
$310.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$119.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$98.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$275.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$93.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$66.9M 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 89 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 89 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 · 1851
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Catawba College

What is Catawba College?
Catawba College is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Salisbury, United States. Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich the educational experiences of students and to prepare them for productive, meaningful lives of purpose. Our campus consists of over 30 buildings on 276 acres, a beautiful blend of neogothic architecture set on a shaded hillside adjacent to its own ecological preserve. We are just two hours from the
When was Catawba College founded?
Catawba College was founded in 1851.
Who leads Catawba College?
Bob Wallett serves as VP Of Finance & Administration.
Where is Catawba College located?
Headquartered in Salisbury, NC, United States.
What is Catawba College's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 70% of expenses go to program services.
Is Catawba College trustworthy?
Catawba College 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 Catawba College's registration number?
IRS EIN: 560530251.
What is Catawba College's website?
http://www.catawba.edu