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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About 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.

Founded
Headquarters
Canada
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
Q300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1953

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q300
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.03%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. 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 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 91/100.

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. 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 a 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.

The Governors of the University of Alberta has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the The Governors of the University of Alberta profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1908.

Among international charities registered in United States: The Governors of the University of Alberta's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. 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.

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Annual revenue
$1B+
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

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Leadership

CO
Colleen Kornik
Director & Financial Reporting

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Aminah R•••••••
Vice-President Research and Innovation
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A M J•••• S••••••
Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
AN
Andrew S••••••
Vice-President Facilities and Operations
BR
Brenda H••••••••
Dean, Medicine and Dentistry Faculty
BR
Brenda H•••••••••
Dean, Medicine and Dentistry Faculty
BR
Brian B••••••
Director & Financial Reporting
CA
Catherine S•••••••••••
Former Interim Vice-President University Relations
CO
Colleen K•••••
Director & Financial Reporting
DA
David H••••• T•••••
Former President
DA
David T•••••
Former President
DE
Dennis K•••••••
Former Interim Dean, Medicine and Dentistry Faculty
DE
Dennis Y K•••••••
Former Dean. Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
DO
Donald H•••••
Former Vice-President Facilities and Operations
ED
Edy L•••••• W•••
Professor, AB School of Business
EL
Elan M••••••••
Vice-President External Relations
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Elan M•••• M••••••••
Vice President External Relations
GI
Gitta K••••••••
Former Vice-President Finance and Administration
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Greta G••••• C•••••••
Interim Dean, College of Health Sciences
JA
James S••••••
Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
KA
Karim J••••
Professor and Chair, Accounting and Business Analytics
KE
Kelly D••• S••••••
Former Interim Vice-President Advancement
KE
Kelly S••••••
Former Interim Vice-President Advancement
LA
Laura C•••••••• S•••••••••••
Former Interim Vice-President University Relations
LO
Lorne B•••••
Former Vice-President Research
MA
Martin C•••••
Former Acting Vice-President Finance and Administration
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1508.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1452.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1436.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1502.5M revenue
FY2022
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$1321.7M revenue
FY2021
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$1.4M revenue
FY2020
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Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2019
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$1.5M revenue
FY2018
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$1.4M revenue
FY2017
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$1.4M revenue
FY2016
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Governors of the University of Alberta This page 84 $1.5 billion -
Uplift Internationale 93 $75,290 87%
Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International - Usa … 93 $157,607 84%
He-Man International Inc 90 $72,047 100%
Mooncatcher Project Inc 90 $223,917 97%
Life Center Ethiopia 90 $372,412 90%
First Ladies Initiative 90 $536,180 95%
Fields of Abundance Mission 90 $162,732 94%
Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation 90 $242,104 96%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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+. 0% 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 84 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