Drake University
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Drake University is a mid-sized private university in Des Moines, IA, recognized as one of the finest universities for experiential learning.
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Mission
See schedule o.drake's mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.
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GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Drake University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1881, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDrake University is a registered education nonprofit based in Des Moines, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1881 and has been operating for 145 years. Its EIN is 420680460. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $256M in annual revenue. 128 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Drake University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% 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.
Drake University is located in Des Moines, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1881 and has been active for 145 years.
Based on official tax filings, Drake University has $256M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% 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.
Drake 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 $256M in annual revenue. The organization has 128 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Drake 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, Drake 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 90% 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.
Drake University is a mid-sized private university in Des Moines, IA, recognized as one of the finest universities for experiential learning. Drake University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1881.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $256M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Drake University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 420680460, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
DRAKE 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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3 articles found
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Sentiment
NeutralDrake announces new executive director of Olson Institute for Public Democracy - Business Record
Drake Men's Basketball Announces Five Additions to Roster - Drake University Athletics - Drake University Athletics
Drake Women Officially Sign Transfer Forward Myers - Drake University Athletics - Drake University Athletics
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 128 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 128 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 · 1881
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Drake University
- What is Drake University?
- Drake University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Des Moines, United States. Drake University is a mid-sized private university in Des Moines, IA, recognized as one of the finest universities for experiential learning.
- When was Drake University founded?
- Drake University was founded in 1881.
- Who leads Drake University?
- Adam Voigts serves as Chief Financial Officer.
- Where is Drake University located?
- Headquartered in Des Moines, IA, United States.
- What is Drake University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Drake University trustworthy?
- Drake University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Drake University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 420680460.
- What is Drake University's website?
- http://www.drake.edu