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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

THE MISSION OF MIT IS TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATE STUDENTS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND OTHER AREAS OF SCHOLARSHIP THAT WILL BEST SERVE THE NATION AND THE WORLD …

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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.

Founded
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1926

Mission

The mission of mit is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.05%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a registered education nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1861 and has been operating for 165 years. Its EIN is 042103594. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $5.7B in annual revenue. 100 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('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 93/100.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located in Cambridge, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1861 and has been active for 165 years. Its registered address is 77 Massachusetts Ave Ne49-4097, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Massachusetts Institute of Technology has $5.7B in annual revenue. 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.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). It has $5.7B in annual revenue. The organization has 100 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 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.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1861.

Among education charities registered in United States: Massachusetts Institute of Technology's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $5.7B is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Massachusetts Institute of Technology are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042103594, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1B+
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

GL
Glen Shor
EXECUTIVE VP AND TREASURER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alan G S••••
Executive Committee Member
AL
Alan M L••••••••
Executive Committee Member
AL
Alfred I•••••••
VP for Communications
AS
Ashton B C•••••
Executive Committee Member
CY
Cynthia B•••••••
Provost (Incoming)
DA
David M S•••••
Executive Committee Member
DE
Denis A B••••
Executive Committee Member
DI
Diane B G•••••
Chair of the Corporation
EM
Emma S•••••••••
Global Investment Professional - MITIMCo
ER
Eric E••••
Director
GL
Glen S•••
Executive VP and Treasurer
IN
Indra N••••
Executive Committee Member
IS
Israel R•••
Former Executive VP and Treasurer
JO
John A T••••
Executive Committee Member
JU
Julie L••••
VP for Resource Development
L
L R••••• R•••
President
MA
Maria Z••••
VP for Research
MA
Mark D•••••••••
VP and General Counsel
MA
Mark P G••••••••
Executive Committee Member
MA
Martin S••••••
Provost (Outgoing)
MA
Matthew F•••••
Global Investment Professional - MITIMCO
ME
Melissa N•••••
Chancellor
NA
Nancy C A••••••
Executive Committee Member
NO
Noubar B A•••••
Executive Committee Member
OR
Orit G••••••
Executive Committee Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Investigators say facial recognition technology used in ID'ing NH man accused of attacking student - WMUR
May 2026
www.wmur.com
MIT graduates urged to embrace unpredictability, a future of change - The Boston Globe
May 2026
www.bostonglobe.com
New laboratory at MIT aims to advance quantum research for the nation - MIT News
May 2026
news.mit.edu
Man arrested in Harvard, MIT dorm break-ins - Boston.com
May 2026
www.boston.com
Massachusetts makes $25M bet on quantum research lab at MIT - WGBH
May 2026
www.wgbh.org
MIT researchers develop a low-cost technique to get lithium out of rocks - MIT News
May 2026
news.mit.edu
A new sensor could enable earlier detection of bladder cancer - MIT News
May 2026
news.mit.edu
Brighter MRI signals - MIT News
May 2026
news.mit.edu
Gifted Strake Jesuit senior carries family legacy to Massachusetts Institute of Technology - ABC13 Houston
May 2026
abc13.com
Self-organizing “pencil beam” laser could help scientists design brain-targeted therapies - MIT News
Apr 2026
news.mit.edu
Form filed
$5855.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$4954.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$6378.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$5726.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$4804.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Charity Score Revenue Program %
Massachusetts Institute of Technology This page 79 $5.7 billion -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Massachusetts Institute of Technology

What is Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Cambridge, United States. The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.
When was Massachusetts Institute of Technology founded?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology was founded in 1861.
Who leads Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Glen Shor serves as EXECUTIVE VP AND TREASURER.
Where is Massachusetts Institute of Technology located?
Headquartered in Cambridge, United States.
What is Massachusetts Institute of Technology's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Massachusetts Institute of Technology trustworthy?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042103594.
What is Massachusetts Institute of Technology's website?
http://web.mit.edu