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ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONAS A UNIVERSITY WITH THE CAPACITY TO ATTRACT AND ENGAGE THE BEST SCHOLARS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, YET SMALL ENOUGH TO SUPPORT A PERSONALIZED AND ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University, founded in 1870 and comprised of thirteen schools and colleges, is a private research university in the heart of New York State.

Founded
Headquarters
Syracuse, 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 1938

Mission

Organization's missionas a university with the capacity to attract and engage the best scholars from around the world, yet small enough to support a personalized and academically rigorous student experience, syracuse university faculty and staff support student success by:- encouraging global study, experiential learning, interdisciplinaryscholarship, creativity, and entrepreneurial endeavors- balancing professional studies with an intensive liberal arts education- fostering a richly diverse and inclusive community of learning and opportunity- promoting a culture of innovation and discovery- supporting faculty, staff, and student collaboration in creative activity and research that address emerging opportunities and societal needs- maintaining pride in our location and history as a place of access, engagement, innovation, and impact.

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: 95%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.21%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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)
$0.95
Program$0.95
95% 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

GiveRadar's verified records show Syracuse University with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1870, 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
  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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 contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Syracuse University is a registered education nonprofit based in Syracuse, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1870 and has been operating for 156 years. Its EIN is 150532081. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1.9B in annual revenue. 209 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Syracuse University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 150532081. 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.

Syracuse University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% 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.

Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1870 and has been active for 156 years. Its registered address is Comptrollers Office Skytop Office B, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Syracuse University has $1.9B in annual revenue. It allocates 95% 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.

Syracuse 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 $1.9B in annual revenue. The organization has 209 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Syracuse 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, Syracuse 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 95% 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.

Syracuse University, founded in 1870 and comprised of thirteen schools and colleges, is a private research university in the heart of New York State. Syracuse University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1870.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $1.9B is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Syracuse University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Syracuse University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 150532081, 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+
95% 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
17,147

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

BR
Brett P••••••
SVP & CFO

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

Syracuse men’s rowing places 9th at IRA National Championship Regatta - The Daily Orange
May 2026
dailyorange.com
WROW NCAA Finals - Syracuse University Athletics
May 2026
cuse.com
Women’s Rowing Posts Program-Best Ninth-Place Finish at NCAA Championships - Syracuse University Athletics
May 2026
cuse.com
NCAA Prelims End with 3 Heading to Eugene - Syracuse University Athletics
May 2026
cuse.com
Buchanan Named to Canada 2026 FIFA World Cup Team - Syracuse University Athletics
May 2026
cuse.com
Orange Wrap Up NCAA Rowing Semifinals - Syracuse University Athletics
May 2026
cuse.com
Syracuse men’s basketball: ACC opponents announced - Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician
May 2026
www.nunesmagician.com
Syracuse women’s lacrosse adds draw control specialist from nearby Division III school - Syracuse.com
May 2026
www.syracuse.com
NCAA Women's Rowing Championship Schedule Adjusted Due to Weather - Syracuse University Athletics
May 2026
cuse.com
Syracuse attack Joey Spallina falls short of 2026 Tewaaraton Award - The Daily Orange
May 2026
dailyorange.com
Form filed
$1864.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1739.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1729.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1510.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1522.5M 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 209 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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 209 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 · 1870
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Syracuse University

What is Syracuse University?
Syracuse University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Syracuse, United States. Syracuse University, founded in 1870 and comprised of thirteen schools and colleges, is a private research university in the heart of New York State.
When was Syracuse University founded?
Syracuse University was founded in 1870.
Who leads Syracuse University?
Brett Padgett serves as SVP & CFO.
Where is Syracuse University located?
Headquartered in Syracuse, NY, United States.
What is Syracuse University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Syracuse University trustworthy?
Syracuse University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Syracuse University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 150532081.
What is Syracuse University's website?
https://www.syracuse.edu