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President and Fellows of Harvard College

UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ACROSS A BROAD ARRAY OF ACADEMIC DOMAINS.

Education Cambridge, MA EIN 042103580 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About President and Fellows of Harvard College

Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference globally.

Founded
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B500
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1967

Mission

Undergraduate, graduate, and professional education and research across a broad array of academic domains.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B500
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: 0.02%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
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

President and Fellows of Harvard College is a registered education nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1636 and has been operating for 390 years. Its EIN is 042103580. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $8.9B in annual revenue. 121 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

President and Fellows of Harvard College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

President and Fellows of Harvard College is located in Cambridge, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1636 and has been active for 390 years.

Based on official tax filings, President and Fellows of Harvard College has $8.9B 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.

President and Fellows of Harvard College 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 major organization. It has $8.9B in annual revenue. The organization has 121 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for President and Fellows of Harvard 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.

President and Fellows of Harvard College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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.

Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference globally. President and Fellows of Harvard College is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1636.

Among education charities registered in United States: President and Fellows of Harvard College's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $8.9B is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to President and Fellows of Harvard College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 042103580, 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 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

AM
Amanda Mcdonnell
Univ. Controller,Harvard University

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alan M G•••••
PROVOST
AM
Amanda M••••••••
Univ. Controller,Harvard University
AN
Anne H M••••••••
V.P. AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER UNTIL 05/31/21
BA
Barbara J M•••••
SEE SCHEDULE O
BI
Biddy M•••••
FELLOW
BR
Brian L••
V.P. FOR ALUMNI AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT
BR
Bruce L H••
FACULTY
CL
Claudine G••
DEAN, FACULTY OF ARTS SCIENCES
DA
David J M••••
FACULTY
DA
David M R•••••••••
FELLOW
DI
Diana L N•••••
FELLOW
DI
Diane L••••
V.P. AND GENERAL COUNSEL
DR
Drew G••••• F••••
SEE SCHEDULE O
GE
George Q D••••
DEAN, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
JA
Janice H H••••••
FACULTY
JE
Jeffrey S F••••
SEE SCHEDULE O
KA
Karen G••••• M••••
FELLOW; SENIOR FELLOW AT HBS
KA
Katherine N L•••
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
KE
Kenneth i C•••••••
FELLOW
KL
Klara J••••••••
V.P. AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER AS OF 09/13/21
LA
Lawrence S B••••
FELLOW/PRESIDENT
LI
Linda a H•••
FACULTY
LY
Lynn S P••••
FACULTY
MA
Manuel C••••••••••••
V.P. FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AS OF 08/02/21
MA
Marc L G••••••••
V.P. AND SECRETARY OF THE UNIVERSITY
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$6051.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$9623.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$8943.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$7350.3M revenue
FY2020
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Form filed
$7854.6M revenue
FY2019
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$5751.5M revenue
FY2018
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Form filed
$5773.8M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
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$4458.9M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$6609.2M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$6740.0M revenue
FY2014
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
President and Fellows of Harvard College This page 61 $8.9 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

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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 - 121 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
90%

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 President and Fellows of Harvard College

What is President and Fellows of Harvard College?
President and Fellows of Harvard College is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Cambridge, United States. Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference globally.
When was President and Fellows of Harvard College founded?
President and Fellows of Harvard College was founded in 1636.
Who leads President and Fellows of Harvard College?
Amanda Mcdonnell serves as Univ. Controller,Harvard University.
Where is President and Fellows of Harvard College located?
Headquartered in Cambridge, United States.
What is President and Fellows of Harvard College's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is President and Fellows of Harvard College trustworthy?
President and Fellows of Harvard College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 out of 100 (Partial 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 President and Fellows of Harvard College's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042103580.
What is President and Fellows of Harvard College's website?
https://www.harvard.edu