College of Our Lady of the Elms
THE COLLEGE OF OUR LADY OF THE ELMS, A CATHOLIC COLLEGE, EDUCATES A DIVERSE GROUP OF STUDENTS IN A SUPPORTIVE, VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY. COMBINING A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION …
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A private, nonprofit Catholic liberal arts college in Chicopee, MA, founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, Massachusetts.
Mission
The college of our lady of the elms, a catholic college, educates a diverse group of students in a supportive, vibrant learning community. Combining a liberal arts education with professional studies, elms college empowers students to effect positive changes in the community and in the world. Affirming the founding tradition of the sisters of st. Joseph, elms college challenges students to embrace change without compromising principle, to respond creatively to the demands of their chosen careers, and to advocate for people in need. Elms college is a community rooted in faith, educated in mind, compassionate in heart, and responsive to civic and social obligations.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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- Established in 1928, 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
- 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
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
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- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCollege of Our Lady of the Elms is a registered education nonprofit based in Chicopee, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1928 and has been operating for 98 years. Its EIN is 042225850. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $48M in annual revenue. 138 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
College of Our Lady of the Elms's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042225850. 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.
College of Our Lady of the Elms has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 75% 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.
College of Our Lady of the Elms is located in Chicopee, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1928 and has been active for 98 years. Its registered address is 291 Springfield St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, College of Our Lady of the Elms has $48M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
College of Our Lady of the Elms 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 large organization. It has $48M in annual revenue. The organization has 138 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for College of Our Lady of the Elms. 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, College of Our Lady of the Elms is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 75% 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.
A private, nonprofit Catholic liberal arts college in Chicopee, MA, founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, Massachusetts. College of Our Lady of the Elms is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1928.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $48M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to College of Our Lady of the Elms are generally tax-deductible in the United States. College of Our Lady of the Elms is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042225850, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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COLLEGE OF OUR LADY OF THE ELMS 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 138 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 138 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 · 1928
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about College of Our Lady of the Elms
- What is College of Our Lady of the Elms?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Chicopee, United States. A private, nonprofit Catholic liberal arts college in Chicopee, MA, founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, Massachusetts.
- When was College of Our Lady of the Elms founded?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms was founded in 1928.
- Who leads College of Our Lady of the Elms?
- Katie Longley serves as VP OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION.
- Where is College of Our Lady of the Elms located?
- Headquartered in Chicopee, MA, United States.
- What is College of Our Lady of the Elms's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is College of Our Lady of the Elms trustworthy?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 College of Our Lady of the Elms's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042225850.
- What is College of Our Lady of the Elms's website?
- https://www.elms.edu