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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Cornell University

Cornell University is a private research university that provides an exceptional education for undergraduates and graduate and professional students. Cornell

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

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1951

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.15%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($626,400)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cornell 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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Annual revenue
$1B+
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JO
Joanne Destefano
CFO & EVP

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Abigail C C•••
Employee & Trustee
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Alexander D H•••••
TRUSTEE
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ANA G P••••••
Trustee
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Andrea S••••••••••••••
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Andrew C••••
TRUSTEE
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Anne M••••• S•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Aryan S•••••••• M•
TRUSTEE
AU
Augustine M• C••• M•
PROVOST FOR MEDL AFFRS & DEAN
BA
Barton J W••••••
CO-VICE CHAIRMAN
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Beth A•••••••
TRUSTEE
BR
Bradley H S••••
TRUSTEE
BR
Bruce S R•••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Carl E H••••••
TRUSTEE
CH
Christopher C••••
Executive VP & CFO
CR
Craig Y•••••
TRUSTEE
CY
Cynthia A C•••••
TRUSTEE
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Dale S R••••••••
TRUSTEE
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David J B••••••••
TRUSTEE
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David M E••••••
TRUSTEE
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David S C••••
TRUSTEE - THROUGH 01/2021
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Donica V•••••
UNIVERSITY COUNSEL
DO
Douglas L B•••••••••
CO-VICE CHAIRMAN
DO
Doug M••••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Elizabeth C E•••••• K•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Four Big Red Sailors Earn ICSA All-America Recognition - Cornell University Athletics
Jun 2026
cornellbigred.com
6-2-26 New Cornell Veterinary Medicine Dean - SUNY - The State University of New York
Jun 2026
www.suny.edu
Land acquisition aims to protect Ithaca, Cornell water supply - The Ithaca Journal
Jun 2026
www.ithacajournal.com
In local cemeteries, bees rise from among the dead - WXXI News
Jun 2026
www.wxxinews.org
Cornell Graduate Banned After President Hit Him With Car - Inside Higher Ed
Jun 2026
www.insidehighered.com
Recent Cornell grad banned from campus after he said university president ran over his foot - WSKG
Jun 2026
www.wskg.org
Sukumar Closes NCAA East First Round with Strong Triple Jump Showing - Cornell University Athletics
May 2026
cornellbigred.com
Cornell, Graduate Hotel Exchange Lawsuits After Roosevelt Island Hotel Closure - The Cornell Daily Sun
May 2026
www.cornellsun.com
Cornell issues one-year ban to former student who said university president ran over his foot - The Ithaca Voice
May 2026
ithacavoice.org
Cornell Opens NCAA East First Round With Resilient Performances - Cornell University Athletics
May 2026
cornellbigred.com
Form filed
$6551.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$5877.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$6503.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$6105.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$5126.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$5002.0M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$5023.3M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$4700.4M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$4369.2M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$4351.4M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cornell University This page 74 $6.1 billion 0%
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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