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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDuke University is a registered education nonprofit based in Durham, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1841 and has been operating for 185 years. Its EIN is 560532129. 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 $4.7B in annual revenue. 192 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Duke 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.
Duke University is located in Durham, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1841 and has been active for 185 years. Its registered address is 2200 W Main St Ste 300, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Duke University has $4.7B 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.
Duke 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 $4.7B in annual revenue. The organization has 192 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Duke 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.
Duke 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.
Among education charities registered in United States: Duke 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 $4.7B is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Duke University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Duke University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 560532129, 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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DUKE 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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NeutralRader to Travel to Brazil with U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team - goduke.com
National Science Foundation reportedly imposed rare funding freeze on Duke for nearly 2 months - The Duke Chronicle
Balus Earns ITA Singles All-America Accolades - goduke.com
Duke University develops non-humanoid robot Argus that can see and respond in any direction - WITN
Duke Tees Off at NCAA Championship Friday in California - Duke University - goduke.com
Cooper & McKenna Receive National Team Invites - goduke.com
ACC Announces Conference Matchups for 2026-27 Men’s Basketball Season - goduke.com
Duke Health settles class-action suit for $3.7 million after patients alleged personal data shared with Meta - The Duke Chronicle
Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly - AP News
Six Kick Times Scheduled for 2026 Slate - goduke.com
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- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 192 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Duke University
- What is Duke University?
- Duke University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Durham, United States. Fueled by creativity, informed by scholarship
- When was Duke University founded?
- Duke University was founded in 1841.
- Who leads Duke University?
- Rachel L Satterfield serves as TREASURER/VP FINANCE.
- Where is Duke University located?
- Headquartered in Durham, United States.
- What is Duke University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Duke University trustworthy?
- Duke 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 Duke University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 560532129.
- What is Duke University's website?
- https://www.duke.edu