Dean College
Dean college is a private, residential new england college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. …
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Dean College, ranked a Top College in the North and 9th Best Value School in the North, located in Franklin, MA. Division III sports, offering Associate and Bachelor Degree programs.
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Mission
Dean college is a private, residential new england college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Dean College has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1865, 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
- 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 (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDean College is a registered education nonprofit based in Franklin, MA, 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 042104149. 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 $72M in annual revenue. 90 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Dean College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042104149. 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.
Dean College 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 92% 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.
Dean College is located in Franklin, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1865 and has been active for 161 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dean College has $72M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Dean College 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 $72M in annual revenue. The organization has 90 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Dean College. 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, Dean College 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 92% 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.
Dean College, ranked a Top College in the North and 9th Best Value School in the North, located in Franklin, MA. Division III sports, offering Associate and Bachelor Degree programs. Dean College 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 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $72M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Dean College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 042104149, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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DEAN COLLEGE 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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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 90 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 90 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 Dean College
- What is Dean College?
- Dean College is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Franklin, United States. Dean College, ranked a Top College in the North and 9th Best Value School in the North, located in Franklin, MA. Division III sports, offering Associate and Bachelor Degree programs.
- When was Dean College founded?
- Dean College was founded in 1865.
- Who leads Dean College?
- Basil Stewart serves as VP Fin. Services/Treasurer.
- Where is Dean College located?
- Headquartered in Franklin, MA, United States.
- What is Dean College's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dean College trustworthy?
- Dean College 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 Dean College's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042104149.
- What is Dean College's website?
- http://www.dean.edu