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Cornell University is a private research university that provides an exceptional education for undergraduates and graduate and professional students. Cornell
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCornell University is a registered education nonprofit based in Ithaca, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1865 and has been operating for 161 years. Its EIN is 150532082. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $6.1B in annual revenue. 312 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cornell University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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 93/100.
Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1865 and has been active for 161 years. Its registered address is 377 Pine Tree Rd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Cornell University has $6.1B in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% 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.
Cornell University is classified as a 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 $6.1B in annual revenue. The organization has 312 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cornell 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.
Cornell University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Cornell University is a private research university that provides an exceptional education for undergraduates and graduate and professional students. Cornell Cornell University is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1865.
Among education charities registered in United States: Cornell University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $6.1B is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Cornell University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cornell University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 150532082, 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.
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CORNELL UNIVERSITY 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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NeutralFour Big Red Sailors Earn ICSA All-America Recognition - Cornell University Athletics
6-2-26 New Cornell Veterinary Medicine Dean - SUNY - The State University of New York
Land acquisition aims to protect Ithaca, Cornell water supply - The Ithaca Journal
In local cemeteries, bees rise from among the dead - WXXI News
Cornell Graduate Banned After President Hit Him With Car - Inside Higher Ed
Recent Cornell grad banned from campus after he said university president ran over his foot - WSKG
Sukumar Closes NCAA East First Round with Strong Triple Jump Showing - Cornell University Athletics
Cornell, Graduate Hotel Exchange Lawsuits After Roosevelt Island Hotel Closure - The Cornell Daily Sun
Cornell issues one-year ban to former student who said university president ran over his foot - The Ithaca Voice
Cornell Opens NCAA East First Round With Resilient Performances - Cornell University Athletics
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Quick facts about Cornell University
- What is Cornell University?
- Cornell University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Ithaca, United States. Cornell University is a private research university that provides an exceptional education for undergraduates and graduate and professional students. Cornell
- When was Cornell University founded?
- Cornell University was founded in 1865.
- Who leads Cornell University?
- Joanne Destefano serves as CFO & EVP.
- Where is Cornell University located?
- Headquartered in Ithaca, United States.
- What is Cornell University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cornell University trustworthy?
- Cornell University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Cornell University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 150532082.
- What is Cornell University's website?
- https://www.cornell.edu