Rivier University
Founded by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, Rivier University is a Catholic coeducational institution dedicated to transforming hearts and minds to serve the world. The University …
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Rivier University is a Catholic university in Nashua, NH. We offer academic programs from the associate to doctoral level in a learning environment that transforms hearts and minds to serve the world.
Mission
Founded by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, Rivier University is a Catholic coeducational institution dedicated to transforming hearts and minds to serve the world. The University is dedicated to the education of undergraduate,graduate, and doctoral students in both the liberal arts and professional courses of study.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Rivier University has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1947, it predates 94% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% 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 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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRivier University is a registered education nonprofit based in Nashua, NH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1947 and has been operating for 79 years. Its EIN is 020223339. 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 $66M in annual revenue. 125 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Rivier University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 020223339. 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.
Rivier University 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 87% 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.
Rivier University is located in Nashua, NH, United States. The organization was established in 1947 and has been active for 79 years.
Based on official tax filings, Rivier University has $66M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% 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.
Rivier 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 $66M in annual revenue. The organization has 125 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Rivier 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, Rivier University is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Rivier University is a Catholic university in Nashua, NH. We offer academic programs from the associate to doctoral level in a learning environment that transforms hearts and minds to serve the world. Rivier University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1947.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $66M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Rivier University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rivier University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 020223339, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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RIVIER 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 125 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 125 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 · 1947
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Rivier University
- What is Rivier University?
- Rivier University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Nashua, United States. Rivier University is a Catholic university in Nashua, NH. We offer academic programs from the associate to doctoral level in a learning environment that transforms hearts and minds to serve the world.
- When was Rivier University founded?
- Rivier University was founded in 1947.
- Who leads Rivier University?
- Steven Perrotta serves as VP Finance and Admin.
- Where is Rivier University located?
- Headquartered in Nashua, NH, United States.
- What is Rivier University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rivier University trustworthy?
- Rivier University 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 Rivier University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 020223339.
- What is Rivier University's website?
- https://www.rivier.edu