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POMONA COLLEGE IS ONE OF THE TOP LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTIONS IN THE COUNTRY DEDICATED TO THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH THE STUDY OF THE SCIENCES AND …

Education Claremont, CA EIN: 951664112 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Pomona College

Established in 1887, Pomona College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, Calif., about 35 miles east of Los Angeles. We offer a comprehensive curriculum, with 48 majors in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

Founded
Headquarters
Claremont, CA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B420
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1954

Mission

Pomona college is one of the top liberal arts institutions in the country dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding through the study of the sciences and the humanities that is strongly rooted in southern california yet global in its orientation. Through close ties among a diverse group of faculty, staff and classmates, pomona students are inspired to engage in the probing inquiry and creative learning that enable them to identify and address their intellectual passions. This experience will continue to guide their contributions as the next generation of leaders, scholars, artists and citizens to fulfill the vision of its founders: to bear their added riches in trust for all.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B420
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.26%
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)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (73%) 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, Pomona College has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1887, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 74% of the 195,586 education 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 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

Pomona College is a registered education nonprofit based in Claremont, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1887 and has been operating for 139 years. Its EIN is 951664112. 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 $244M in annual revenue. 175 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Pomona College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 951664112. 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.

Pomona College 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 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Pomona College is located in Claremont, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1887 and has been active for 139 years. Its registered address is 150 E 8th St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Pomona College has $244M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for education charities in United States. 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.

Pomona College is classified as an Education 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 $244M in annual revenue. The organization has 175 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Pomona College. 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, Pomona College 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.

Established in 1887, Pomona College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, Calif., about 35 miles east of Los Angeles. We offer a comprehensive curriculum, with 48 majors in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Pomona College is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1887.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $244M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Pomona College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Pomona College is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 951664112, 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
$100M-$1B
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2,882

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

MA
Mary L•• W••••
ASST VP/ASSOC TREASURER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$243.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$498.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$235.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$268.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 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 - 175 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · 175 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 · 1887
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Pomona College

What is Pomona College?
Pomona College is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Claremont, United States. Established in 1887, Pomona College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, Calif., about 35 miles east of Los Angeles. We offer a comprehensive curriculum, with 48 majors in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
When was Pomona College founded?
Pomona College was founded in 1887.
Who leads Pomona College?
Mary Lou Woods serves as ASST VP/ASSOC TREASURER.
Where is Pomona College located?
Headquartered in Claremont, CA, United States.
What is Pomona College's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Pomona College trustworthy?
Pomona College 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 Pomona College's registration number?
IRS EIN: 951664112.
What is Pomona College's website?
https://www.pomona.edu