Husson University
Husson University inspires and prepares students for professional careers in current and emerging fields within the context of an education informed by the sciences and humanities.
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Husson University prepares future leaders for the challenges of tomorrow through affordable and experiential learning opportunities. Located in Bangor, Maine, Husson offers a variety of innovative undergraduate and graduate programs in business, communications, counseling, criminal justice, education, health, science and technology.
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Mission
Husson University inspires and prepares students for professional careers in current and emerging fields within the context of an education informed by the sciences and humanities.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Husson University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1898, 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
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 80% 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
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHusson University is a registered education nonprofit based in Bangor, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1898 and has been operating for 128 years. Its EIN is 010271210. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $82M in annual revenue. 132 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Husson University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010271210. 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.
Husson University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% 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.
Husson University is located in Bangor, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1898 and has been active for 128 years. Its registered address is 1 College Cir, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Husson University has $82M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Husson 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 $82M in annual revenue. The organization has 132 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Husson 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, Husson 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 90% 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.
Husson University prepares future leaders for the challenges of tomorrow through affordable and experiential learning opportunities. Located in Bangor, Maine, Husson offers a variety of innovative undergraduate and graduate programs in business, communications, counseling, criminal justice, education, health, science and technology. Husson University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1898.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $82M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Husson University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Husson University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010271210, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
HUSSON 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 132 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 132 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 · 1898
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Husson University
- What is Husson University?
- Husson University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Bangor, United States. Husson University prepares future leaders for the challenges of tomorrow through affordable and experiential learning opportunities. Located in Bangor, Maine, Husson offers a variety of innovative undergraduate and graduate programs in business, communications, counseling, criminal justice, education, health, science and technology.
- When was Husson University founded?
- Husson University was founded in 1898.
- Who leads Husson University?
- R Thomas Welch serves as VP Finance & Admin, Treasurer.
- Where is Husson University located?
- Headquartered in Bangor, ME, United States.
- What is Husson University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Husson University trustworthy?
- Husson University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Husson University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 010271210.
- What is Husson University's website?
- https://www.husson.edu