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THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY (THE INSTITUTE) IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S LEADING CENTERS FOR THEORETICAL RESEARCH AND INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY. SEE SCHEDULE O.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Institute for Advanced Study

The Institute for Advanced Study is one of the world’s foremost centers for theoretical research and intellectual inquiry. Located in Princeton, NJ, IAS is dedicated to independent study across the sciences and humanities.

Founded
Headquarters
Princeton, NJ
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
U050
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1931

Mission

The institute for advanced study (the institute) is one of the world's leading centers for theoretical research and intellectual inquiry. See schedule o.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 55%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.91%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
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

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.55
Program$0.55

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Institute for Advanced Study with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 96% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 83% of the 7,611 science & technology 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 (13 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

Institute for Advanced Study is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Princeton, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 210634988. 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 $88M in annual revenue. 126 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Institute for Advanced Study's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 210634988. 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.

Institute for Advanced Study 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Institute for Advanced Study is located in Princeton, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years. Its registered address is 1 Einstein Dr, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Institute for Advanced Study has $88M in annual revenue. It allocates 55% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Institute for Advanced Study is classified as a Science & Technology 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 $88M in annual revenue. The organization has 126 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Institute for Advanced Study. 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, Institute for Advanced Study 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 55% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

The Institute for Advanced Study is one of the world’s foremost centers for theoretical research and intellectual inquiry. Located in Princeton, NJ, IAS is dedicated to independent study across the sciences and humanities. Institute for Advanced Study is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 55% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $88M is well above the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Institute for Advanced Study are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Institute for Advanced Study is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 210634988, 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
55% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
527

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Janine P••••••
COO, ASSOC DIR FIN

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Sofie Pelsmakers appointed Director of Tampere Institute for Advanced Study - tuni.fi
Jun 2026
www.tuni.fi
UCI Professor Nicole T. Hughes named member of the Institute for Advanced Study - UCI School of Humanities
Jun 2026
www.humanities.uci.edu
UCI Professor Nicole T. Hughes named member of the Institute for Advanced Study - UCI School of Humanities
Jun 2026
www.humanities.uci.edu
Mansfield named Guggenheim Fellow and Institute for Advanced Study Scholar - The Pennsylvania State University
May 2026
www.psu.edu
Mansfield named Guggenheim Fellow and Institute for Advanced Study Scholar - The Pennsylvania State University
May 2026
www.psu.edu
Tampere Institute for Advanced Study | Tampere University - tuni.fi
May 2026
www.tuni.fi
Tampere Institute for Advanced Study | Tampere University - tuni.fi
May 2026
www.tuni.fi
Two top scholars join Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study, strengthening Lingnan University’s international
Apr 2026
www.asiaresearchnews.com
Two top scholars join Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study, strengthening Lingnan University’s international
Apr 2026
www.asiaresearchnews.com
Teaching and Research Position ( STEM Physical Sciences & Engineering ) job with Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Study ,
Feb 2026
nature.com
Form filed
$88.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$127.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$57.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$44.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$45.0M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$61.3M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$27.0M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$73.1M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$71.7M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$43.1M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica

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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 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
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 126 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 126 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 · 1995
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Institute for Advanced Study

What is Institute for Advanced Study?
Institute for Advanced Study is a science & technology school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Princeton, United States. The Institute for Advanced Study is one of the world’s foremost centers for theoretical research and intellectual inquiry. Located in Princeton, NJ, IAS is dedicated to independent study across the sciences and humanities.
When was Institute for Advanced Study founded?
Institute for Advanced Study was founded in 1995.
Who leads Institute for Advanced Study?
Janine Purcaro serves as COO, ASSOC DIR FIN.
Where is Institute for Advanced Study located?
Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, United States.
What is Institute for Advanced Study's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 55% of expenses go to program services.
Is Institute for Advanced Study trustworthy?
Institute for Advanced Study 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 Institute for Advanced Study's registration number?
IRS EIN: 210634988.
What is Institute for Advanced Study's website?
https://www.ias.edu