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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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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Cornell University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- Established in 1865, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% 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
- government registration
- financial records (13 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + 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. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6.6B in annual revenue. 312 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cornell University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 150532082. 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.
Cornell University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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.
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 $6.6B 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.
Cornell University 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 $6.6B 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Cornell 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.
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 an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1865.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $6.6B 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Gallery of Cornell University's New Fine Arts Library Opens in Ithaca - 1 - ArchDaily
Gallery of Cornell University's Intuitive Push/Pull Furniture Series Blends Asian Sensibility with New York Flavor - 2 - ArchDaily
Gallery of Cornell University's New Fine Arts Library Opens in Ithaca - 2 - ArchDaily
Cornell announces $350 million in cost reductions, new revenues as part of streamlining - Spectrum News
Big Red Track Delivers Strong Showing at Historic Transatlantic Series - Cornell University Athletics
Men's Hockey Welcomes Nine Newcomers for 2026-27 Campaign - Cornell University Athletics
U.S. News Ranks Cornell 13th Best University in the World - The Cornell Daily Sun
Cornell Sends Two to NCAA Outdoor Championships - Cornell University Athletics
Four 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
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 312 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 312 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 · 1865
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, NY, United States.
- What is Cornell University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cornell University trustworthy?
- Cornell University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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