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Huston-Tillotson University

Hutson-tillotson university nutures a legacy of leadership and excellence in educationconnecting knowledge power passion and values

Austin, TX EIN: 741180151 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Huston-Tillotson University

HTC - Hebrew Theological College - Beis HaMidrash LaTorah is committed to the advancement of scholarship in accordance with the principles of Orthodox Judaism, providing academic programs to produce Torah Scholars, who will provide Rabbinic and lay leadership, serving the Jewish community in their professional and personal vocations.

Founded
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1960

Mission

Hutson-tillotson university nutures a legacy of leadership and excellence in educationconnecting knowledge power passion and values

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 36%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.83%
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)
$0.36
Program$0.36

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Huston-Tillotson University with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1952, it predates 93% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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 87% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 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

Huston-Tillotson University is a registered education nonprofit based in Austin, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1952 and has been operating for 74 years. Its EIN is 741180151. 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 $29M in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Huston-Tillotson University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 741180151. 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.

Huston-Tillotson University 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.

Huston-Tillotson University is located in Austin, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1952 and has been active for 74 years.

Based on official tax filings, Huston-Tillotson University has $29M in annual revenue. It allocates 36% 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.

Huston-Tillotson 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 $29M in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Huston-Tillotson 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, Huston-Tillotson 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 36% 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.

HTC - Hebrew Theological College - Beis HaMidrash LaTorah is committed to the advancement of scholarship in accordance with the principles of Orthodox Judaism, providing academic programs to produce Torah Scholars, who will provide Rabbinic and lay leadership, serving the Jewish community in their professional and personal vocations. Huston-Tillotson University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1952.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 36% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $29M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Huston-Tillotson University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Huston-Tillotson University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 741180151, 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
36% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
408

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

ME
Melva K W••••••
Chief Executive

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Huston-Tillotson baseball heads to NAIA tournament - KEYE
May 2026
cbsaustin.com
Bat Conservationist Merlin Tuttle Speaks At Huston-Tillotson University Ahead Of Earth Day - KXAN Austin
Apr 2026
www.kxan.com
Huston-Tillotson University jazz students talk about how music heals - Spectrum News
Apr 2026
spectrumlocalnews.com
From Austin to the national stage: Huston-Tillotson Jazz Orchestra makes its mark - Texas Standard
Feb 2026
texasstandard.org
More than a game: Huston-Tillotson basketball building toward the future - KXAN Austin
Feb 2026
www.kxan.com
Huston-Tillotson's jazz orchestra started only 4 years ago. Now, it's one of the best in the nation. - KUT
Jan 2026
www.kut.org
Granddaughter Continues Family’s Huston-Tillotson University Legacy - UNCF
Oct 2025
uncf.org
Huston-Tillotson University Receives Single Largest Donation to an HBCU With $150 Million Gift, School Says - The San Di
Sep 2025
sdvoice.info
Huston-Tillotson Receives Single Largest Gift to an HBCU - Inside Higher Ed
Sep 2025
www.insidehighered.com
Huston-Tillotson University receives record $150M donation - KVUE
Sep 2025
www.kvue.com
Form filed
$28.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$29.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$47.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$26.8M 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.

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 - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · 22 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 · 1952
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Huston-Tillotson University

What is Huston-Tillotson University?
Huston-Tillotson University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Austin, United States. HTC - Hebrew Theological College - Beis HaMidrash LaTorah is committed to the advancement of scholarship in accordance with the principles of Orthodox Judaism, providing academic programs to produce Torah Scholars, who will provide Rabbinic and lay leadership, serving the Jewish community in their professional and personal vocations.
When was Huston-Tillotson University founded?
Huston-Tillotson University was founded in 1952.
Who leads Huston-Tillotson University?
Melva K Wallace serves as Chief Executive.
Where is Huston-Tillotson University located?
Headquartered in Austin, TX, United States.
What is Huston-Tillotson University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 36% of expenses go to program services.
Is Huston-Tillotson University trustworthy?
Huston-Tillotson University 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 Huston-Tillotson University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 741180151.
What is Huston-Tillotson University's website?
http://www.htc.edu