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RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND GENERAL - PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS A PRIVATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT, NON-SECTARIAN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING WITH APPROXIMATELY 5,300 UNDERGRADUATE AND 3,200 GRADUATE STUDENTS. 2,400 STUDENTS GRADUATED IN …

The Trustees Of Princeton University

Education Princeton, NJ EIN: 210634501 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Princeton University

Through teaching and research, we educate people who will contribute to society and develop knowledge that will make a difference in the world.

Founded
Headquarters
Princeton, NJ
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1984

Mission

Research, education and general - princeton university is a private not-for-profit, non-sectarian institution of higher learning with approximately 5,300 undergraduate and 3,200 graduate students. 2,400 students graduated in the 2021-2022 academic year. As a world-renowned research university, princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding, at the same time, princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.21%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% 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, Princeton University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1746, 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 has verified more about this organization than about 82% 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 (5 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

Princeton University is a registered education nonprofit based in Princeton, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1746 and has been operating for 280 years. Its EIN is 210634501. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3.1B in annual revenue. 211 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Princeton University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 210634501. 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.

Princeton University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% 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.

Princeton University is located in Princeton, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 1746 and has been active for 280 years.

Based on official tax filings, Princeton University has $3.1B in annual revenue. It allocates 90% 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.

Princeton University 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 $3.1B in annual revenue. The organization has 211 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Princeton 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, Princeton 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 90% 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.

Through teaching and research, we educate people who will contribute to society and develop knowledge that will make a difference in the world. Princeton University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1746.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $3.1B is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Princeton University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 210634501, 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
$1B+
90% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
16,660

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

KE
Kenneth M•••••••
AVP & Controller

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

WCC Student Off to Princeton with Help from Kaplan Leadership Program - Yonkers Times
Jul 2026
yonkerstimes.com
Student Enrollment At HBCUs, Including NC A&T And Morehouse College, Are On The Rise While Numbers Are Down At Harvard,
Jul 2026
afrotech.com
Tuesday TigerBlog - More Meeks - Princeton University Athletics
Jul 2026
goprincetontigers.com
Mike Thibault Named Equipment Manager For Team USA At 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup - Princeton University Athletics
Jul 2026
goprincetontigers.com
NCAA Championship Year In Review Part 2: A To Z - Princeton University Athletics
Jul 2026
goprincetontigers.com
Monday TigerBlog - Of Some Consolation - Princeton University Athletics
Jul 2026
goprincetontigers.com
Princeton Symphony Orchestra Single Tickets to Go on Sale July 20th - NewJerseyStage.com
Jul 2026
www.newjerseystage.com
Heavyweight Rowing Sends 14 to 2026 World Rowing U23 Championships - Princeton University Athletics
Jul 2026
goprincetontigers.com
Thursday TigerBlog - Midway Point - Princeton University Athletics
Jul 2026
goprincetontigers.com
Princeton Student Sues University for Bike Accident on Campus - TAPinto
Jun 2026
www.tapinto.net
Form filed
$3096.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3611.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$5021.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4859.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2120.0M 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 211 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 211 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 · 1746
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Princeton University

What is Princeton University?
Princeton University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Princeton, United States. Through teaching and research, we educate people who will contribute to society and develop knowledge that will make a difference in the world.
When was Princeton University founded?
Princeton University was founded in 1746.
Who leads Princeton University?
Kenneth Molinaro serves as AVP & Controller.
Where is Princeton University located?
Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, United States.
What is Princeton University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Princeton University trustworthy?
Princeton University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Princeton University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 210634501.
What is Princeton University's website?
https://www.princeton.edu