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Graduate Management Admission Council

To create a world where every person can benefit from the best business education for them.

Education Reston, VA EIN: 237084339 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Graduate Management Admission Council

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B90
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1999

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 where
📚 Education · NTEE B90
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.22%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
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

Graduate 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
72% 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
116

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JO
Joy J••••
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Kate Klepper to Join Babson as Dean of the Graduate School - Babson College
Mar 2026
entrepreneurship.babson.edu
GMAC Releases Updated Admissions Reporting Standards to Strengthen Transparency for Global Business School Applicants -
Feb 2026
www.prnewswire.com
School of Business joins council of global business schools - University of California, Riverside
Jul 2025
news.ucr.edu
Demand for MBA graduates remains strong - hcamag.com
Jul 2025
www.hcamag.com
Form filed
$67.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$63.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$63.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$77.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$72.7M 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 - 146 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 146 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 · 1970
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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