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Visit www.ets.orgAbout Educational Testing Service
We are a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners to be future ready. We advance the science of measurement to build the benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment.
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Mission
See page 2, part iii, question 1
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Educational Testing Service has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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 holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyEducational Testing Service is a registered education nonprofit based in Princeton, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1947 and has been operating for 79 years. Its EIN is 210634479. 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 $1.1B in annual revenue. 292 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Educational Testing Service's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 210634479. 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.
Educational Testing Service 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 82% 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.
Educational Testing Service is located in Princeton, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 1947 and has been active for 79 years.
Based on official tax filings, Educational Testing Service has $1.1B in annual revenue. It allocates 82% 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.
Educational Testing Service is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $1.1B in annual revenue. The organization has 292 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Educational Testing Service. 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, Educational Testing Service 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
We are a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners to be future ready. We advance the science of measurement to build the benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment. Educational Testing Service is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1947.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $1.1B is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Educational Testing Service are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 210634479, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
7 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Longtime SAT, GRE testing provider Educational Testing Service to lay off 757 in December - The Business Journals
Educational Testing Service WARN Act Investigation - Strauss Borrelli PLLC
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Amit Sevak, President and CEO of Educational Testing Service (ETS) - Akorda.kz
Significant layoffs at Educational Testing Service - Inside Higher Ed
New GRE will take about half as much time, Educational Testing Service announces - ABA Journal
Amit Sevak is named next president and CEO of Educational Testing Service ⋆ Princeton, NJ local news % - Planet Princeton
Educational Testing Service Researcher to present the Robert L. Linn Memorial Lecture Sept. 19 - University of Colorado Boulder
Activity timeline
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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 - 292 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
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 · 292 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 · 1947
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Educational Testing Service
- What is Educational Testing Service?
- Educational Testing Service is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Princeton, United States. We are a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners to be future ready. We advance the science of measurement to build the benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment.
- When was Educational Testing Service founded?
- Educational Testing Service was founded in 1947.
- Who leads Educational Testing Service?
- Jeffrey A Melnick serves as Chief Financial Officer.
- Where is Educational Testing Service located?
- Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, United States.
- What is Educational Testing Service's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Educational Testing Service trustworthy?
- Educational Testing Service 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 Educational Testing Service's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 210634479.
- What is Educational Testing Service's website?
- http://www.ets.org