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Education Durham, NC EIN: 560532129 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Duke University

Fueled by creativity, informed by scholarship

Founded
Headquarters
Durham, NC
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 1939

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.14%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Duke University with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1841, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • 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
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (13 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Duke 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. 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 $4.5B in annual revenue. 192 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Duke University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 560532129. 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.

Duke 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 91% 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.

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 $4.5B in annual revenue. It allocates 91% 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.

Duke 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 $4.5B 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Duke 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 91% 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.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $4.5B 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.

Annual revenue
$1B+
91% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
31,534

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Rachel L S••••••••••
TREASURER/VP FINANCE

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Duke University develops non-humanoid robot Argus that can see and respond in any direction - WITN
May 2026
www.witn.com
Duke Tees Off at NCAA Championship Friday in California - Duke University - goduke.com
May 2026
goduke.com
Duke University’s Jackson Ewing on a massive merger between NC’s two largest electricity providers - NC Newsline
May 2026
ncnewsline.com
Duke Alum Smalley Posts Career-Best Major Finish at PGA Championship - Duke University - goduke.com
May 2026
goduke.com
Duke Battles Back to Defeat Arizona and Punches NCAA Super Regional Ticket - Duke University - goduke.com
May 2026
goduke.com
Duke Opens NCAA Regional Play Monday in Arizona - Duke University - goduke.com
May 2026
goduke.com
Duke Advances to Regional Championship Game Sunday - Duke University - goduke.com
May 2026
goduke.com
Duke Finishes Seventh at ACC Rowing Championships - Duke University - goduke.com
May 2026
goduke.com
Wake Forest Wins Ninth Straight in Series Opening Victory at Duke - Wake Forest University Athletics
May 2026
godeacs.com
Prime Video Reaches Multiyear Agreement with Duke Men’s Basketball - Duke University - goduke.com
Apr 2026
goduke.com
Form filed
$4479.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3747.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$4604.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4700.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$3194.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$3302.8M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$3380.5M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$3150.2M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2786.1M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$3035.1M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 192 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
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 192 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1841
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, NC, United States.
What is Duke University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Duke University trustworthy?
Duke 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 Duke University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 560532129.
What is Duke University's website?
https://www.duke.edu