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Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc

THE MISSION OF THE FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC. IS TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE, AND PROVIDE FUNDS AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY (A PART …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc

Together, We Can Transcend Tomorrow.

Founded
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Foundation type
Gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(A)(v))
NTEE code
B110
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1962

Mission

The mission of the florida atlantic university foundation inc. Is to encourage, promote, and provide funds and other resources for the benefit of florida atlantic university (a part of the florida state university system) in furtherance of its (continued on schedule o) missions and purposes and to secure the application of these funds in the best manner adapted to the conditions of time and to the needs of fau.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B110
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 83%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
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)
$0.92
Program$0.92
92% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1960, it predates 90% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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 holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 80% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 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

Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Boca Raton, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1960 and has been operating for 66 years. Its EIN is 590917284. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $50M in annual revenue. 121 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 590917284. 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.

Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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.

Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc is located in Boca Raton, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1960 and has been active for 66 years. Its registered address is 777 Glades Road Adm 247, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc has $50M 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.

Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(A)(v)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $50M in annual revenue. The organization has 121 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc. 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, Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc 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.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $50M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 590917284, 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
$10M-$100M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Christopher D••••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$49.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$51.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$79.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$44.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$38.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 - 121 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 121 officers on file
  • 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 · 1960
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc

What is Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc?
Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc is a education gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(a)(v)) based in Boca Raton, United States. Together, We Can Transcend Tomorrow.
When was Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc founded?
Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc was founded in 1960.
Who leads Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc?
Christopher Delisio serves as CEO.
Where is Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, United States.
What is Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 590917284.
What is Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc's website?
https://fauf.fau.edu/