The Governors of the University of Alberta
The Governors of The University of Alberta is a corporation that manages and operates the University of Alberta under the Post-secondary Learning Act (Alberta). Under the Post-secondary Learning …
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Visit www.ualberta.caAbout The Governors of the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a Top 5 Canadian university located in Edmonton, Alberta, and home to 40,000 students in a wide variety of programs.
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Mission
The Governors of The University of Alberta is a corporation that manages and operates the University of Alberta under the Post-secondary Learning Act (Alberta). Under the Post-secondary Learning Act, the university is a comprehensive academic and research institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as a full range of continuing education programs and activities.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Governors of the University of Alberta has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1908, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Governors of the University of Alberta is a registered international nonprofit based in Canada, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1908 and has been operating for 118 years. Its EIN is 986001254. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1.5B in annual revenue. 132 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Governors of the University of Alberta's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 986001254. 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.
The Governors of the University of Alberta has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
The Governors of the University of Alberta is located in Canada, United States. The organization was established in 1908 and has been active for 118 years. Its registered address is Edmonton Alberta T5J 4P6, United States.
Based on official tax filings, The Governors of the University of Alberta has $1.5B in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Governors of the University of Alberta is classified as an International 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 $1.5B in annual revenue. The organization has 132 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Governors of the University of Alberta. 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, The Governors of the University of Alberta 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
The University of Alberta is a Top 5 Canadian university located in Edmonton, Alberta, and home to 40,000 students in a wide variety of programs. The Governors of the University of Alberta is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1908.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1.5B is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to The Governors of the University of Alberta are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Governors of the University of Alberta is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 986001254, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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THE GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 132 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 132 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 · 1908
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Governors of the University of Alberta
- What is The Governors of the University of Alberta?
- The Governors of the University of Alberta is a international school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Canada, United States. The University of Alberta is a Top 5 Canadian university located in Edmonton, Alberta, and home to 40,000 students in a wide variety of programs.
- When was The Governors of the University of Alberta founded?
- The Governors of the University of Alberta was founded in 1908.
- Who leads The Governors of the University of Alberta?
- Colleen Kornik serves as Director & Financial Reporting.
- Where is The Governors of the University of Alberta located?
- Headquartered in Canada, United States.
- What is The Governors of the University of Alberta's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1B+. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Governors of the University of Alberta trustworthy?
- The Governors of the University of Alberta has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 The Governors of the University of Alberta's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 986001254.
- What is The Governors of the University of Alberta's website?
- http://www.ualberta.ca