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Marshall University Research Corporation

Charitable education and scientific research

Community Development Huntington, WV EIN: 550683361 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Marshall University Research Corporation

The Marshall University Research Corporation is committed to an active, growing and successful research enterprise that will help address today’s challenges, improve the quality of life in the community and provide an engine for economic development. A not-for-profit corporation chartered under the laws of the State of West Virginia, the Marshall University Research Corporation delivers services like pre-award

Founded
Headquarters
Huntington, WV
Foundation type
Gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(A)(v))
NTEE code
S30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2010

Mission

Charitable education and scientific research

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.28%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
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)
$0.94
Program$0.94
94% to programs beats the peer average (91%) 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, Marshall University Research Corporation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 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 99% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented community development 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 (13 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Marshall University Research Corporation is a registered community development nonprofit based in Huntington, WV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 550683361. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $62M in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Marshall University Research Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 550683361. 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.

Marshall University Research Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Marshall University Research Corporation is located in Huntington, WV, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years. Its registered address is 1 John Marshall Dr, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Marshall University Research Corporation has $62M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Marshall University Research Corporation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(A)(v)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $62M in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Marshall University Research Corporation. 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, Marshall University Research Corporation 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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 Marshall University Research Corporation is committed to an active, growing and successful research enterprise that will help address today’s challenges, improve the quality of life in the community and provide an engine for economic development. A not-for-profit corporation chartered under the laws of the State of West Virginia, the Marshall University Research Corporation delivers services like pre-award Marshall University Research Corporation is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $62M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Marshall University Research Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Marshall University Research Corporation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 550683361, 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
94% 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
771

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

JE
Jennifer W•••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (21)

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

Marshall University celebrates excellence in grantsmanship and research impact - Marshall University
Feb 2026
www.marshall.edu
Weisberg Engineering Complex at Marshall University celebrates a decade of innovation - Marshall University
Aug 2025
www.marshall.edu
Westbrook appointed as MURC’s new export control officer - Marshall University
Aug 2025
www.marshall.edu
Marshall University celebrates Marshall Day at the Capitol showcasing innovation, research and economic development - Ma
Feb 2025
www.marshall.edu
Marshall University maintains Carnegie Research 2 ranking - Marshall Health
Feb 2025
news.marshallhealth.org
Marshall celebrates excellence in grantsmanship and grant growth - Marshall University
Feb 2025
www.marshall.edu
Marshall University Research Corporation announces retirement of Dr. Bruce Day; Brett Williams appointed as new director
Jul 2024
www.marshall.edu
Form filed
$61.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$56.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$55.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$41.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$35.6M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$33.9M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Researcher Spotlight: Shirley M. Neitch, M.D. - Marshall University
May 2018
www.marshall.edu
Form filed
$36.4M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
“Bucks for Brains” West Virginia Research Trust Fund - Marshall University
Oct 2017
www.marshall.edu
Form filed
$32.9M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Faculty member receives prestigious NSF CAREER award - Marshall University
Mar 2016
www.marshall.edu
Form filed
$34.3M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$36.4M 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 this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 57 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 · 1987
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Marshall University Research Corporation

What is Marshall University Research Corporation?
Marshall University Research Corporation is a community development gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(a)(v)) based in Huntington, United States. The Marshall University Research Corporation is committed to an active, growing and successful research enterprise that will help address today’s challenges, improve the quality of life in the community and provide an engine for economic development. A not-for-profit corporation chartered under the laws of the State of West Virginia, the Marshall University Research Corporation delivers services like pre-award
When was Marshall University Research Corporation founded?
Marshall University Research Corporation was founded in 1987.
Who leads Marshall University Research Corporation?
Jennifer Wood serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Marshall University Research Corporation located?
Headquartered in Huntington, WV, United States.
What is Marshall University Research Corporation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Marshall University Research Corporation trustworthy?
Marshall University Research Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Marshall University Research Corporation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 550683361.
What is Marshall University Research Corporation's website?
https://www.marshall.edu/murc/