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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 …

Education Philadelphia, PA EIN: 231352651 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Thomas Jefferson University

At Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, we are helping you to redefine what’s possible with innovative and tailored education opportunities.

Founded
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B500
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B500
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 97%
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)
$0.97
Program$0.97
97% 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

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 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

Thomas 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.

Annual revenue
$1B+
97% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7,711

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JO
Joseph G C•••••••• M•••••
EVP/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

Thomas Jefferson University creates 3 new colleges to future-focus programming - Home Textiles Today
Jun 2026
www.hometextilestoday.com
Thomas Jefferson University Announces Creation Of Three New Colleges To Advance Future-Focused Academic Strategy — Annou
Jun 2026
www.textileworld.com
Thomas Jefferson University launches 3 new colleges to boost fundraising and partnerships - The Business Journals
Jun 2026
www.bizjournals.com
Thomas Jefferson University chosen for Delaware medical school - CoastTV
Jun 2026
www.coasttv.com
Delaware selects Thomas Jefferson University to establish state's first medical school - WBOC TV
Jun 2026
www.wboc.com
Thomas Jefferson University picked to run Delaware’s first medical school - Spotlight Delaware
Jun 2026
spotlightdelaware.org
Delaware partners with Thomas Jefferson University to develop four-year medical school - Delaware Public Media
Jun 2026
www.delawarepublic.org
State and Thomas Jefferson University Partner to Establish Delaware’s First Medical School - State of Delaware News (.go
Jun 2026
news.delaware.gov
Thomas Jefferson University to run Delaware's first medical school - PhillyVoice
Jun 2026
www.phillyvoice.com
Jefferson expanding academic programs in the Lehigh Valley - Lehigh Valley Business
May 2026
lvb.com
Form filed
$1613.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1666.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1341.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1370.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1089.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$881.4M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$696.9M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$600.1M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$540.5M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$441.7M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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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 - 149 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 · 149 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 · 1824
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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