Franklin Pierce University
Franklin Pierce University embraces an education that matters: one that achieves success through the integration of liberal arts and professional programs.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyFranklin 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
FRANKLIN PIERCE 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Franklin Pierce Class of 2026 told to embrace challenges - The Keene Sentinel
Franklin Pierce University celebrates Class of 2026 at 61st Commencement - Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
SCSU Drops Two to Franklin Pierce - Southern Connecticut State University Athletics
Softball drops a pair at Franklin Pierce - bentleyfalcons.com
Franklin Pierce women's hockey meets sport's biggest stage - The Keene Sentinel
Franklin Pierce University board of trustees welcomes new members - Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
SCSU Women’s Basketball Defeats Franklin Pierce, 61-40 - Southern Connecticut State University Athletics
School Notes: Franklin Pierce University’s Graduate Center moves to Centerra Parkway in Lebanon - Valley News
Franklin Pierce University's new graduate center in Lebanon focuses on rural health care - UnionLeader.com
Franklin Pierce Women's Soccer Finishes as National Runner-Up - Northeast 10 Conference
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 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
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 116 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 · 1962
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Programs & activitiesNo 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