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Northwestern is one of the countryâs 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.
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Mission
Education and research
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Northwestern University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1851, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyNorthwestern 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. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4.2B in annual revenue. 326 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Northwestern University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362167817. 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.
Northwestern University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
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. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services 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.
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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Northwestern 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.
Northwestern is one of the countryâs 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: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Police Department Commander Graduates from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety - Village of Mount Prospect, IL
Police Department Commander Graduates from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety - Village of Mount Prospect, IL
Northwestern Mourns the Passing of Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach Ronnie Bouemboue - Northwestern Athletics
Sarah Jessica Parker addresses Northwestern University graduates - CBS News
Sarah Jessica Parker offers words of encouragement to Northwestern University graduates - CBS News
Northwestern University names Mung Chiang as next president - WGN-TV
Northwestern hires away Purdue President Mung Chiang as its next university leader - Indiana Capital Chronicle
Northwestern University names Mung Chiang as next president - FOX 32 Chicago
Purdue President Mung Chiang departs for Northwestern - WFYI
Northwestern University Picks Purdue’s Mung Chiang to be New President - WTTW
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 326 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1851
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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 countryâs 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, IL, United States.
- What is Northwestern University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Northwestern University trustworthy?
- Northwestern University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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