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Higher Education Authority

Education 3 Shelbourne Buildings, Crampton Avenue, Shelbourne Rd, Dublin 4, Dublin, Republic of Ireland Reg: 20020286 (Charities Regulator)
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
55/100 · methodology

About Higher Education Authority

Advancement of education The HEA has the following statutory functions; (a) furthering the development of higher education, (b) assisting in the co-ordination of State investment in higher education and preparing proposals for such investment, (c) promoting an appreciation of the value of higher education and research, (d) promoting the attainment of equality of opportunity in higher education, (e) promoting the democratisation of the structure of higher education, and, (f) promoting the attainment and maintenance of excellence in learning, teaching and research in higher education.

Headquarters
3 Shelbourne Buildings, Crampton Avenue, Shelbourne Rd, Dublin 4, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Ireland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
Peer average: 65

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charities Regulator removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Higher Education Authority with a partial profile.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 3,352 education charities in Ireland with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 11 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 71% of the 7,376 education charities in Ireland it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (11 filed years)
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

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

Higher Education Authority is a registered education nonprofit based in 3 Shelbourne Buildings, Crampton Avenue, Shelbourne Rd, Dublin 4, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. It is registered with the Charities Regulator of Ireland. Its registration number is 20020286. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 55/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €2.4B in annual revenue.

Higher Education Authority's official registration number is 20020286, as recorded in the national registry of Ireland.

Higher Education Authority has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Ireland is 65/100.

Higher Education Authority is located in 3 Shelbourne Buildings, Crampton Avenue, Shelbourne Rd, Dublin 4, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Ireland.

Based on official tax filings, Higher Education Authority has €2.4B in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €6M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Higher Education Authority is classified as an Education organization, registered in Ireland. It has €2.4B in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Higher Education Authority is registered with the Charities Regulator of Ireland and overseen by the Charities Regulator. 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.

Advancement of education The HEA has the following statutory functions; (a) furthering the development of higher education, (b) assisting in the co-ordination of State investment in higher education and preparing proposals for such investment, (c) promoting an appreciation of the value of higher education and research, (d) promoting the attainment of equality of opportunity in higher education, (e) promoting the democratisation of the structure of higher education, and, (f) promoting the attainment and maintenance of excellence in learning, teaching and research in higher education. Higher Education Authority is classified as an education organization registered in Ireland.

Among education charities registered in Ireland: Its annual revenue of €2.4B is well above the peer average of €6M.

Higher Education Authority is a registered charity in Ireland. Under the Charitable Donation Scheme, if you donate 250 euros or more in a year to an eligible charity, the charity can claim a tax refund from Revenue of approximately 45% of your donation at no extra cost to you.

Annual revenue
€1B+
Source: ireland (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from ireland (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
140
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
€2408.8M revenue
FY2024
IRELAND
Form filed
€2304.3M revenue
FY2023
IRELAND
Form filed
€2144.4M revenue
FY2022
IRELAND
Form filed
€1880.5M revenue
FY2021
IRELAND
Form filed
€1663.4M revenue
FY2020
IRELAND
Form filed
€1400.8M revenue
FY2019
IRELAND
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€1254.3M revenue
FY2018
IRELAND
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€1166.2M revenue
FY2017
IRELAND
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€1145.3M revenue
FY2016
IRELAND
Form filed
€1165.9M revenue
FY2015
IRELAND

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Cause areas in Ireland

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 7,376
Health 1,734
Religion 755
Arts & Culture 556
Community Development 397
Environment 298
Social Services 155
Animal Welfare 49
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Most common causes in Ireland

Causes charities work on most.

Disability 5,665
Poverty 1,350
Cultural Heritage 1,291
Eldercare & Aging 526
Housing 460
Peace 241
Mental Health 149
Cancer 132

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charities Regulator of Ireland
Financial filings
Charities Regulator of Ireland - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 30, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 30, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 3
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Headquarters address · On file
Not available · 8
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Higher Education Authority

What is Higher Education Authority?
Higher Education Authority is a education nonprofit organization based in 3 Shelbourne Buildings, Crampton Avenue, Shelbourne Rd, Dublin 4, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Advancement of education The HEA has the following statutory functions; (a) furthering the development of higher education, (b) assisting in the co-ordination of State investment in higher education and preparing proposals for such investment, (c) promoting an appreciation of the value of higher education and research, (d) promoting the attainment of equality of opportunity in higher education, (e) promoting the democratisation of the structure of higher education, and, (f) promoting the attainment and maintenance of excellence in learning, teaching and research in higher education.
Where is Higher Education Authority located?
Headquartered in 3 Shelbourne Buildings, Crampton Avenue, Shelbourne Rd, Dublin 4, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Ireland.
What is Higher Education Authority's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €1B+.
Is Higher Education Authority trustworthy?
Higher Education Authority has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 out of 100 (Partial 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 Higher Education Authority's registration number?
Registration: 20020286 (Ireland).
Are donations to Higher Education Authority tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ireland under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.