Houghton University
A nationally ranked christian university founded by the wesleyan church.
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Visit www.houghton.eduAbout Houghton University
Houghton University is a liberal arts and sciences Christian university; nationally ranked with customizable programs offered in Houghton, NY & online.
Mission
A nationally ranked christian university founded by the wesleyan church.
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, Houghton University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1883, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- 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
- 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
- third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
- 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 + methodologyHoughton University is a registered education nonprofit based in Houghton, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1883 and has been operating for 143 years. Its EIN is 160743045. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $32M in annual revenue. 129 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Houghton University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 160743045. 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.
Houghton University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% 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.
Houghton University is located in Houghton, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1883 and has been active for 143 years.
Based on official tax filings, Houghton University has $32M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Houghton 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 large organization. It has $32M in annual revenue. The organization has 129 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Houghton 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, Houghton University is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Houghton University is a liberal arts and sciences Christian university; nationally ranked with customizable programs offered in Houghton, NY & online. Houghton University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1883.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $32M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Houghton University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 160743045, 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.
HOUGHTON 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
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 129 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 129 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 · 1883
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Houghton University
- What is Houghton University?
- Houghton University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Houghton, United States. Houghton University is a liberal arts and sciences Christian university; nationally ranked with customizable programs offered in Houghton, NY & online.
- When was Houghton University founded?
- Houghton University was founded in 1883.
- Who leads Houghton University?
- Dale Wright serves as Vice President, Finance.
- Where is Houghton University located?
- Headquartered in Houghton, NY, United States.
- What is Houghton University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Houghton University trustworthy?
- Houghton University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Houghton University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 160743045.
- What is Houghton University's website?
- http://www.houghton.edu