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Clarkson University

SEE SCHEDULE OCLARKSON UNIVERSITY IS AN INDEPENDENT, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY WHOSE FACULTY OF TEACHER-SCHOLARS ASPIRES TO OFFER SUPERIOR INSTRUCTION AND ENGAGE IN HIGH-QUALITY RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP IN …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Clarkson University

Here at Clarkson University we’re a tight-knight community located near the Adirondack Park and its scenic mountains, waterways, and Olympics recreation. Our unique setting inspires us, the size of our community propels us—serving as a catalyst to meet the needs of our students by tailoring our approach to each individual.

Headquarters
Potsdam, NY
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1955

Mission

See schedule oclarkson university is an independent, nationally recognized technological university whose faculty of teacher-scholars aspires to offer superior instruction and engage in high-quality research and scholarship in engineering, business, science, health, and liberal arts.our primary mission is to educate talented and motivated men and women to become successful professionals through quality pre-collegiate, undergraduate, graduate, and professional continuing educational programs, with particular emphasis on the undergraduate experience. Our community and campus settings enhance the quality of student life and afford students access to, and interaction with, their faculty. We value the diversity of our university community, and we strive to attune ourselves and our programs to our global, pluralistic society. We share the belief that humane economic and social development derive from the expansion, diffusion, and application of knowledge.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.35%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
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

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.93
Program$0.93
93% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Clarkson University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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 has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 74% 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 (4 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

Clarkson University is a registered education nonprofit based in Potsdam, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 150543659. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $233M in annual revenue. 188 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Clarkson University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 150543659. 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.

Clarkson University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% 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.

Clarkson University is located in Potsdam, NY, United States. Its registered address is Box 5564 8 Clarkson Avenue, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Clarkson University has $233M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% 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.

Clarkson University is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). It has $233M in annual revenue. The organization has 188 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Clarkson 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, Clarkson University 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 93% 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.

Here at Clarkson University we’re a tight-knight community located near the Adirondack Park and its scenic mountains, waterways, and Olympics recreation. Our unique setting inspires us, the size of our community propels us—serving as a catalyst to meet the needs of our students by tailoring our approach to each individual. Clarkson University is classified as an education organization registered in United States.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $233M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Clarkson University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Clarkson University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 150543659, 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
93% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
2,306

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

WI
William M••••••
INTERIM CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$233.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$262.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$269.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$247.2M 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 188 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · 9
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 188 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
Not available · 2
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Clarkson University

What is Clarkson University?
Clarkson University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Potsdam, United States. Here at Clarkson University we’re a tight-knight community located near the Adirondack Park and its scenic mountains, waterways, and Olympics recreation. Our unique setting inspires us, the size of our community propels us—serving as a catalyst to meet the needs of our students by tailoring our approach to each individual.
Who leads Clarkson University?
William Mcgarry serves as INTERIM CFO.
Where is Clarkson University located?
Headquartered in Potsdam, NY, United States.
What is Clarkson University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is Clarkson University trustworthy?
Clarkson University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Clarkson University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 150543659.
What is Clarkson University's website?
https://www.clarkson.edu