Independent Colleges of Washington
Icw supports students and advances the long-term health and well-being of its member colleges by: championing the value of a liberal arts-based college education; reinforcing the importance of …
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Visit www.icwashington.orgAbout Independent Colleges of Washington
Independent Colleges of Washington is a education organization based in SEATTLE, United States. Annual revenue: $2.7 million. EIN: 910614877.
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Mission
Icw supports students and advances the long-term health and well-being of its member colleges by: championing the value of a liberal arts-based college education; reinforcing the importance of higher education with policymakers, opinion leaders, partners and general public; raising awareness about the essential role our colleges play in offering students quality, diverse higher education options and; forging business partnerships and raising charitable gifts from corporations and foundations in support of student scholarships and member campuses.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Independent Colleges of Washington has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1953, it predates 92% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% 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 holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIndependent Colleges of Washington is a registered education nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1953 and has been operating for 73 years. Its EIN is 910614877. 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 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 161 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Independent Colleges of Washington's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 910614877. 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.
Independent Colleges of Washington has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. 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 81 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% 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.
Independent Colleges of Washington is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1953 and has been active for 73 years.
Based on official tax filings, Independent Colleges of Washington has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Independent Colleges of Washington is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 161 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Independent Colleges of Washington. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Independent Colleges of Washington 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Independent Colleges of Washington is a education organization based in SEATTLE, United States. Annual revenue: $2.7 million. EIN: 910614877. Independent Colleges of Washington is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1953.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Independent Colleges of Washington are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Independent Colleges of Washington is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 910614877, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 161 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 161 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 · 1953
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Independent Colleges of Washington
- What is Independent Colleges of Washington?
- Independent Colleges of Washington is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Seattle, United States. Independent Colleges of Washington is a education organization based in SEATTLE, United States. Annual revenue: $2.7 million. EIN: 910614877.
- When was Independent Colleges of Washington founded?
- Independent Colleges of Washington was founded in 1953.
- Who leads Independent Colleges of Washington?
- Theresa A Standish-Kuon serves as President/CEO.
- Where is Independent Colleges of Washington located?
- Headquartered in Seattle, WA, United States.
- What is Independent Colleges of Washington's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Independent Colleges of Washington trustworthy?
- Independent Colleges of Washington has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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 Independent Colleges of Washington's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 910614877.
- What is Independent Colleges of Washington's website?
- http://www.icwashington.org