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Lesley University

LESLEY UNIVERSITY ENGAGES STUDENTS IN TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION THROUGH ACTIVE LEARNING, SCHOLARLY RESEARCH, DIVERSE FORMS OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, AND THE INTEGRATION OF RIGOROUS ACADEMICS WITH PRACTICAL, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, LEADING …

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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Lesley University

Lesley is more than a university: we are an education and resource hub that trains and supports the world’s best practitioners in education, mental health & well-being, art & design, and business.

Founded
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1965

Mission

Lesley university engages students in transformative education through active learning, scholarly research, diverse forms of artistic expression, and the integration of rigorous academics with practical, professional experience, leading to meaningful careers and continuing lifelong learning. Lesley prepares socially responsible graduates with the knowledge, skills, understanding and ethical judgment to be catalysts shaping a more just, humane, and sustainable world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.45%
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)
$0.78
Program$0.78
78% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Lesley University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1909, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% 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
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

Lesley University is a registered education nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1909 and has been operating for 117 years. Its EIN is 042103589. 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 $118M in annual revenue. 140 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lesley University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042103589. 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.

Lesley 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 78% 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.

Lesley University is located in Cambridge, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1909 and has been active for 117 years. Its registered address is 29 Everett St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Lesley University has $118M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% 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.

Lesley University is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). It has $118M in annual revenue. The organization has 140 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lesley 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, Lesley 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.

Lesley is more than a university: we are an education and resource hub that trains and supports the world’s best practitioners in education, mental health & well-being, art & design, and business. Lesley University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1909.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $118M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Lesley University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lesley University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042103589, 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
$100M-$1B
78% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,502

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

JA
Janet S•••••••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$117.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$114.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$126.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$116.8M 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 140 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · 140 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 · 1909
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lesley University

What is Lesley University?
Lesley University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Cambridge, United States. Lesley is more than a university: we are an education and resource hub that trains and supports the world’s best practitioners in education, mental health & well-being, art & design, and business.
When was Lesley University founded?
Lesley University was founded in 1909.
Who leads Lesley University?
Janet Steinmayer serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Lesley University located?
Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, United States.
What is Lesley University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lesley University trustworthy?
Lesley 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 Lesley University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042103589.
What is Lesley University's website?
https://www.lesley.edu