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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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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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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· 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. 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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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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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