Graduate Management Admission Council
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GMAC is a global association of leading graduate business schools and the owner of the GMAT exam, helping millions of candidates find their voice and reach their potential.
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Mission
To create a world where every person can benefit from the best business education for them.
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
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Graduate Management Admission Council has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- Established in 1970, it predates 85% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- 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 (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGraduate Management Admission Council is a registered education nonprofit based in Reston, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its EIN is 237084339. 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 $67M in annual revenue. 146 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Graduate Management Admission Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237084339. 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.
Graduate Management Admission Council 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Graduate Management Admission Council is located in Reston, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years.
Based on official tax filings, Graduate Management Admission Council has $67M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Graduate Management Admission Council 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 large organization. It has $67M in annual revenue. The organization has 146 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Graduate Management Admission Council. 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, Graduate Management Admission Council 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 72% 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.
GMAC is a global association of leading graduate business schools and the owner of the GMAT exam, helping millions of candidates find their voice and reach their potential. Graduate Management Admission Council is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1970.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $67M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Graduate Management Admission Council are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 237084339, 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
5 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.
GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION COUNCIL 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
4 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Kate Klepper to Join Babson as Dean of the Graduate School - Babson College
GMAC Releases Updated Admissions Reporting Standards to Strengthen Transparency for Global Business School Applicants - PR Newswire
School of Business joins council of global business schools - University of California, Riverside
Demand for MBA graduates remains strong - hcamag.com
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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 - 146 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 146 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 · 1970
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Graduate Management Admission Council
- What is Graduate Management Admission Council?
- Graduate Management Admission Council is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Reston, United States. GMAC is a global association of leading graduate business schools and the owner of the GMAT exam, helping millions of candidates find their voice and reach their potential.
- When was Graduate Management Admission Council founded?
- Graduate Management Admission Council was founded in 1970.
- Who leads Graduate Management Admission Council?
- Joy Jones serves as Chief Executive Officer.
- Where is Graduate Management Admission Council located?
- Headquartered in Reston, VA, United States.
- What is Graduate Management Admission Council's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Graduate Management Admission Council trustworthy?
- Graduate Management Admission Council 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 Graduate Management Admission Council's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237084339.
- What is Graduate Management Admission Council's website?
- http://www.gmac.com