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McMaster University

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Mcmaster University Ontario

McMaster University in Ontario provides a unique blend of education and research opportunities. Discover how you can thrive in our diverse environment.

Founded
Headquarters
Canada
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1938

Mission

See Schedule O - attachment 1

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
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: 0.03%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mcmaster University Ontario is a registered education nonprofit based in Canada, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 237213309. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1.1B in annual revenue. 274 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Mcmaster University Ontario has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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.

Mcmaster University Ontario is located in Canada, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years. Its registered address is Hamilton Ontario L8S 4L8, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Mcmaster University Ontario has $1.1B 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.

Mcmaster University Ontario is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $1.1B in annual revenue. The organization has 274 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mcmaster University Ontario. 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.

Mcmaster University Ontario has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Mcmaster University Ontario profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

McMaster University in Ontario provides a unique blend of education and research opportunities. Discover how you can thrive in our diverse environment. Mcmaster University Ontario is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.

Among education charities registered in United States: Mcmaster University Ontario's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $1.1B is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Mcmaster University Ontario are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mcmaster University Ontario is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237213309, 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 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SA
Saher Fazilat
VP-Operation-Finance

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AK
Akbar P••••
N/A
AL
Alison H•••••••
N/A
AN
Andrea B••• T••••••••••
Secretary of the Board
AN
Andrea T••••••••••
SECRETARY
AN
Angelo M••••••••••••
N/A
AN
Anne N•••
N/A
BR
Brad C•••••
n/a
BR
Bradley M•••••
CHAIR
BR
Brenda V••••••
Board Member
CA
Carlos F•••••
N/A
CL
Claudia E••••••
N/A
CO
Connie S••••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
David F•••••
President/Board Member
DA
David F••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
David H••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
David H•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
David W••••••••
N/A
DE
Deborah M•••••
Acting VP Univ. Advancement
DE
Deborah S••••••
Board Member
DI
Dina B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
EL
Elizabeth W••
N/A
EM
Emma A••••
BOARD MEMBER
EM
Emoke S••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
FA
Fareen S••••
BOARD MEMBER
GE
Gerard W•••••
N/A
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY Ontario announces $6.4B investment in universities and colleges - Education News Canada
Feb 2026
educationnewscanada.com
Form filed
$1115.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Mushrooms grown to replace plastic and fabric - Springwise
Oct 2025
springwise.com
Ontario court dismisses McMaster professor’s challenge to dismissal for sexual misconduct with vulnerable student - HR L
Sep 2025
hrlawcanada.com
Former McMaster U worker’s bid to challenge labour board ruling after years-long delay dismissed - HR Law Canada
Jun 2025
hrlawcanada.com
Form filed
$1123.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Time-resolved fluorescence and diffuse reflectance for lung squamous carcinoma margin detection - Wiley Online Library
Feb 2024
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Form filed
$1057.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
From scientist to storyteller - The European Magazine
Oct 2023
the-european.eu
Form filed
$954.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$993.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Honoring Dr. Walter B. T. Douglas - Benton Spirit Community Newspaper
Oct 2021
bentonspiritnews.com
This Study Links Eating Oily Fish With Significantly Lower Heart Disease Risk - Men's Health
Mar 2021
www.menshealth.com
Form filed
$868.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
John Cannizzo Obituary - Columbia, MD - Dignity Memorial
Dec 2018
www.dignitymemorial.com
Too much sleep could be bad for your heart, study finds - The Independent
Dec 2018
www.independent.co.uk

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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mcmaster University Ontario This page 89 $1.1 billion -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 274 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 Mcmaster University Ontario

What is Mcmaster University Ontario?
Mcmaster University Ontario is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Canada, United States. McMaster University in Ontario provides a unique blend of education and research opportunities. Discover how you can thrive in our diverse environment.
When was Mcmaster University Ontario founded?
Mcmaster University Ontario was founded in 1976.
Who leads Mcmaster University Ontario?
Saher Fazilat serves as VP-Operation-Finance.
Where is Mcmaster University Ontario located?
Headquartered in Canada, United States.
What is Mcmaster University Ontario's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mcmaster University Ontario trustworthy?
Mcmaster University Ontario has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Mcmaster University Ontario's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237213309.
What is Mcmaster University Ontario's website?
http://www.mcmaster.ca