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Northwestern University

Education and research

Human Services Evanston, IL EIN 362167817 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Northwestern University

Northwestern is one of the country’s leading private research and teaching universities, located in Evanston, IL. Our highly collaborative environment provides our diverse students and faculty with exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Founded
Headquarters
Evanston, IL
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
N500
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1945

Mission

Education and research

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE N500
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.14%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
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

Northwestern University is a registered human services nonprofit based in Evanston, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1851 and has been operating for 175 years. Its EIN is 362167817. 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 human services charities in United States. The organization reports $4.2B in annual revenue. 326 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Northwestern University 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 human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1851 and has been active for 175 years.

Based on official tax filings, Northwestern University has $4.2B in annual revenue. 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.

Northwestern University is classified as a Human Services 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 $4.2B in annual revenue. The organization has 326 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Northwestern 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.

Northwestern University 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.

Northwestern is one of the country’s leading private research and teaching universities, located in Evanston, IL. Our highly collaborative environment provides our diverse students and faculty with exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth. Northwestern University is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1851.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Northwestern University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $4.2B is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Northwestern University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 362167817, 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AM
Amanda Distel
Vice President and CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Adam R K•••
Trustee
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Alexander J D••••••
VP of Facilities Management
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Alex D••••••
VP for Facilities Management
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Amanda D•••••
Senior Assoc VP &Treasurer
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Amanda J D•••••
Sr Asc VP Fin & Treasurer
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Amy F••••
VP & Chief Investment Officer
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Andy M•••••••
Co-interim VP Global Mkt & Comm
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Angel M••••• C••••••••••••
Former VP & Chief HR Officer
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Artur R••••
Professor-Kellogg
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A S••••• C••••
Trustee
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Brian S P•••••
Trustee
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Chad A M•••••
Professor-WCAS Chemistry
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Charles A T••••••• I••
Trustee
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Christine E B••••••
Trustee
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Christopher R C••••••
Head Coach
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Christopher R••• C••••••
Head Coach
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Craig A J••••••
Executive Vice President
CR
Craig J••••••
Executive VP Business & Finance
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Daniel D•••••
Assoc VP Budget & Planning
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Daniel L•• D•••••
Assoc VP Budget & Planning
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David A S••••
Trustee
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David B W•••••••
Trustee
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D C•••••• F••••••
Trustee
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Deborah L D•••••
Trustee
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Derrick G••••
VP Athletics
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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

Northwestern University names Mung Chiang as next president - WGN-TV
May 2026
wgntv.com
Northwestern hires away Purdue President Mung Chiang as its next university leader - Indiana Capital Chronicle
May 2026
indianacapitalchronicle.com
Northwestern University names Mung Chiang as next president - FOX 32 Chicago
May 2026
www.fox32chicago.com
A timeline of now former President Mung Chiang’s tenure at Purdue - Purdue Exponent
May 2026
www.purdueexponent.org
Purdue President Mung Chiang departs for Northwestern - WFYI
May 2026
www.wfyi.org
Northwestern University Picks Purdue’s Mung Chiang to be New President - WTTW
May 2026
news.wttw.com
Northwestern taps Purdue leader Mung Chiang as next president - Axios
May 2026
www.axios.com
Northwestern University: Mung Chiang Named Next President - Pulse 2.0
May 2026
pulse2.com
Northwestern names Purdue’s Mung Chiang as next president - Crain's Chicago Business
May 2026
www.chicagobusiness.com
Purdue President Mung Chiang resigns, accepts Northwestern role - Journal & Courier
May 2026
www.jconline.com
Form filed
$4177.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$3319.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$4010.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$3678.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$3140.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Northwestern University This page 79 $4.2 billion -
Northside Pdx 93 $209,935 100%
Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk Inc 93 $255,283 81%
North Texas Mavericks Water Polo Club 93 $263,799 100%
Friends of Faith Ministry 93 $218,657 100%
Sleep Tight Kids Inc 93 $208,046 100%
Made New Foundation Inc 93 $487,660 100%
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%

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 - 326 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 Northwestern University

What is Northwestern University?
Northwestern University is a human services school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Evanston, United States. Northwestern is one of the country’s leading private research and teaching universities, located in Evanston, IL. Our highly collaborative environment provides our diverse students and faculty with exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth.
When was Northwestern University founded?
Northwestern University was founded in 1851.
Who leads Northwestern University?
Amanda Distel serves as Vice President and CFO.
Where is Northwestern University located?
Headquartered in Evanston, United States.
What is Northwestern University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Northwestern University trustworthy?
Northwestern University 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 Northwestern University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362167817.
What is Northwestern University's website?
http://www.northwestern.edu