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Franklin Pierce University

Franklin Pierce University embraces an education that matters: one that achieves success through the integration of liberal arts and professional programs.

Education Rindge, NH EIN: 020263136 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Franklin Pierce University

Franklin Pierce University is invested in creating an educational experience that helps you discover, harness and unleash your potential.

Founded
Headquarters
Rindge, NH
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B420
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1963

Mission

Franklin Pierce University embraces an education that matters: one that achieves success through the integration of liberal arts and professional programs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B420
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.36%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.95
Program$0.95
95% 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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Franklin Pierce University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% 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 cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 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

Franklin Pierce University is a registered education nonprofit based in Rindge, NH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. Its EIN is 020263136. 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 $128M in annual revenue. 116 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Franklin Pierce University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 020263136. 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.

Franklin Pierce 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 95% 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.

Franklin Pierce University is located in Rindge, NH, United States. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.

Based on official tax filings, Franklin Pierce University has $128M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% 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.

Franklin Pierce 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 $128M in annual revenue. The organization has 116 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Franklin Pierce 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, Franklin Pierce 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 95% 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.

Franklin Pierce University is invested in creating an educational experience that helps you discover, harness and unleash your potential. Franklin Pierce University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1962.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $128M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Franklin Pierce University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 020263136, 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
$100M-$1B
95% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,114

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

PE
Peter E•••
President

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

Franklin Pierce Class of 2026 told to embrace challenges - The Keene Sentinel
Jun 2026
www.keenesentinel.com
Franklin Pierce University celebrates Class of 2026 at 61st Commencement - Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
May 2026
ledgertranscript.com
SCSU Drops Two to Franklin Pierce - Southern Connecticut State University Athletics
Apr 2026
scsuowls.com
Softball drops a pair at Franklin Pierce - bentleyfalcons.com
Mar 2026
bentleyfalcons.com
Franklin Pierce women's hockey meets sport's biggest stage - The Keene Sentinel
Mar 2026
www.keenesentinel.com
Franklin Pierce University board of trustees welcomes new members - Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
Mar 2026
ledgertranscript.com
SCSU Women’s Basketball Defeats Franklin Pierce, 61-40 - Southern Connecticut State University Athletics
Feb 2026
scsuowls.com
School Notes: Franklin Pierce University’s Graduate Center moves to Centerra Parkway in Lebanon - Valley News
Feb 2026
vnews.com
Franklin Pierce University's new graduate center in Lebanon focuses on rural health care - UnionLeader.com
Feb 2026
www.unionleader.com
Form filed
$127.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Franklin Pierce Women's Soccer Finishes as National Runner-Up - Northeast 10 Conference
Dec 2025
northeast10.org
Form filed
$124.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$85.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$91.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$91.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$89.9M 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 116 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 116 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 · 1962
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Franklin Pierce University

What is Franklin Pierce University?
Franklin Pierce University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Rindge, United States. Franklin Pierce University is invested in creating an educational experience that helps you discover, harness and unleash your potential.
When was Franklin Pierce University founded?
Franklin Pierce University was founded in 1962.
Who leads Franklin Pierce University?
Peter Eden serves as President.
Where is Franklin Pierce University located?
Headquartered in Rindge, NH, United States.
What is Franklin Pierce University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Franklin Pierce University trustworthy?
Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 020263136.
What is Franklin Pierce University's website?
http://www.franklinpierce.edu