Thomas Jefferson University
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY ("TJU") IS A COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITY WITH PREEMINENCE IN TRANSDISCIPLINARY, EXPERIENTIAL PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY, DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL VALUE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY STUDENTS WITH EXCELLENCE …
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At Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, we are helping you to redefine what’s possible with innovative and tailored education opportunities.
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Mission
Thomas jefferson university ("tju") is a comprehensive university with preeminence in transdisciplinary, experiential professional education, research and discovery, delivering exceptional value for the 21st century students with excellence in architecture, business, design, fashion, engineering, health, medicine, science and textiles - infused with the liberal arts. The organization is the tax-exempt parent organization of thomas jefferson university/jefferson health; a comprehensive professional university and tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery system ("system"), with a tripartite mission of education, research and patient care. The organization conducts research and offers undergraduate and graduate instruction through the sidney kimmel medical college and the jefferson colleges of nursing, pharmacy, health professions, population health, and biomedical sciences.
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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
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Thomas Jefferson University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1824, it is among the oldest education 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 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% 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 (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThomas Jefferson University is a registered education nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1824 and has been operating for 202 years. Its EIN is 231352651. 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 $1.6B in annual revenue. 149 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Thomas Jefferson University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231352651. 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.
Thomas Jefferson 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 97% 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.
Thomas Jefferson University is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1824 and has been active for 202 years. Its registered address is 1020 Walnut St Room 537, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Thomas Jefferson University has $1.6B in annual revenue. It allocates 97% 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.
Thomas Jefferson 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 $1.6B in annual revenue. The organization has 149 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Thomas Jefferson 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, Thomas Jefferson 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 97% 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.
At Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, we are helping you to redefine what’s possible with innovative and tailored education opportunities. Thomas Jefferson University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1824.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $1.6B is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Thomas Jefferson University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Thomas Jefferson University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231352651, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THOMAS JEFFERSON 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Thomas Jefferson University creates 3 new colleges to future-focus programming - Home Textiles Today
Thomas Jefferson University Announces Creation Of Three New Colleges To Advance Future-Focused Academic Strategy — Announces The New College Of Fashion & Textiles - Textile World
Thomas Jefferson University launches 3 new colleges to boost fundraising and partnerships - The Business Journals
Thomas Jefferson University chosen for Delaware medical school - CoastTV
Delaware selects Thomas Jefferson University to establish state's first medical school - WBOC TV
Thomas Jefferson University picked to run Delaware’s first medical school - Spotlight Delaware
Delaware partners with Thomas Jefferson University to develop four-year medical school - Delaware Public Media
State and Thomas Jefferson University Partner to Establish Delaware’s First Medical School - State of Delaware News (.gov)
Thomas Jefferson University to run Delaware's first medical school - PhillyVoice
Jefferson expanding academic programs in the Lehigh Valley - Lehigh Valley Business
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 149 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 149 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 · 1824
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Thomas Jefferson University
- What is Thomas Jefferson University?
- Thomas Jefferson University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Philadelphia, United States. At Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, we are helping you to redefine what’s possible with innovative and tailored education opportunities.
- When was Thomas Jefferson University founded?
- Thomas Jefferson University was founded in 1824.
- Who leads Thomas Jefferson University?
- Joseph G Cacchione Mdfacc serves as EVP/CFO.
- Where is Thomas Jefferson University located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is Thomas Jefferson University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Thomas Jefferson University trustworthy?
- Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 231352651.
- What is Thomas Jefferson University's website?
- https://www.jefferson.edu