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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer educates the leaders of tomorrow for technologically based careers. We celebrate discovery and the responsible application of technology to create knowledge and global prosperity.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a education organization based in TROY, United States. Annual revenue: $616.6 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 141340095.

Founded
Headquarters
Troy, NY
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1941

Mission

Rensselaer educates the leaders of tomorrow for technologically based careers. We celebrate discovery and the responsible application of technology to create knowledge and global prosperity.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags
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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: 0.36%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
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)
$0.90
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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1824, 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 80% 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 contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a registered education nonprofit based in Troy, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1824 and has been operating for 202 years. Its EIN is 141340095. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $667M in annual revenue. 147 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 141340095. 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.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('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.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is located in Troy, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1824 and has been active for 202 years. Its registered address is 110 8th St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has $667M 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.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 $667M in annual revenue. The organization has 147 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. 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, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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%). 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.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a education organization based in TROY, United States. Annual revenue: $616.6 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 141340095. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1824.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $667M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 141340095, 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
90% 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
4,750

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

MA
Martin S••••••
President

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

RPI Baseball Announces Summer Prospect Camp - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics
Jun 2026
rpiathletics.com
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 25-14 Worcester Polytechnic (Sep 8, 2018) Final Score - ESPN
May 2026
www.espn.com
Johns Hopkins Tops Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 4-0 - Johns Hopkins University Athletics
May 2026
hopkinssports.com
Engineers’ Historic NCAA Run Ends Against Johns Hopkins - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics
May 2026
rpiathletics.com
Women’s Tennis Records First-Ever NCAA Tournament Victory Against Allegheny - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics
May 2026
rpiathletics.com
Women's Tennis Set for NCAA Debut - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athlet
May 2026
rpiathletics.com
RPI Names Megan Yawman Women's Basketball Head Coach - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics
May 2026
rpiathletics.com
RPI Announces 2026 Football Schedule - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics
May 2026
rpiathletics.com
CU Softball Preview - vs. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (5/2) - Clarkson University Athletics
Apr 2026
clarksonathletics.com
Men’s Tennis Closes Regular Season versus Vassar - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics
Apr 2026
rpiathletics.com
Form filed
$666.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$703.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$616.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$653.0M 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 147 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 147 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 · 1824
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

What is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Troy, United States. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a education organization based in TROY, United States. Annual revenue: $616.6 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 141340095.
When was Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute founded?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was founded in 1824.
Who leads Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Martin Schmidt serves as President.
Where is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute located?
Headquartered in Troy, NY, United States.
What is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute trustworthy?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 141340095.
What is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's website?
https://www.rpi.edu