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Trustees of Boston University

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Boston, MA EIN 042103547 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Trustees of Boston University

Boston University is a leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

Founded
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1937

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.07%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Trustees of Boston University is a registered education nonprofit based in Boston, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1869 and has been operating for 157 years. Its EIN is 042103547. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $2.8B in annual revenue. 179 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Trustees of Boston University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Trustees of Boston University is located in Boston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1869 and has been active for 157 years. Its registered address is 881 Commonwealth Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Trustees of Boston University has $2.8B in annual revenue. 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.

Trustees of Boston University is classified as a 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 $2.8B in annual revenue. The organization has 179 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Trustees of Boston 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.

Trustees of Boston University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Boston University is a leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. Trustees of Boston University is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1869.

Among education charities registered in United States: Trustees of Boston University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $2.8B is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Trustees of Boston University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Trustees of Boston University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042103547, 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 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

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Gary W Nicksa
SVP, CFO,& TREASURER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Ahmass L F•••••••
TRUSTEE
AL
Alicia C M•••••
TRUSTEE
AL
Allen I Q•••••••
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 9/17/20)
AN
Andrea L T•••••
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 8/10/20)
AN
Andrew R L•••
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 9/17/20)
AN
Antoinette R L•••••••••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Ca L•••• P••••••
TRUSTEE
C
C A L•••• P••••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Carla E M••••
TRUSTEE-VCHAIR (UNTIL 9/22/21)
CA
Cassandra M C•••
TRUSTEE (AS OF 9/22/21)
CL
Clarissa H••••••••
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
CY
Cynthia R C••••
TRUSTEE
DE
Derek H•••
SR VP FOR OP (AS OF 10/1/21)
EI
Eileen B O••••••
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 5/30/22) & PROF
EL
Elizabeth C T••••
TRUSTEE
ER
Erika G••••••
SR VP, GEN COUNSEL, BOARD SEC
GA
Gary W N•••••
SR VP, CFO, TRS(AS OF 10/1/21)
HU
Hugo X S••••
TRUSTEE
JA
Jane P M••••••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jean M•••••••
UNIVERSITY PROVOST
J
J K•••••• M••••• J•
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 9/22/21)
JO
John P H••• I••
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 9/22/21)
JO
Jonathan P•••••••
TRUSTEE
JO
Jonathan R C•••
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 9/17/20)
JO
Joseph L•••••••
TRUSTEE (AS OF 9/22/21)
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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$3257.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$3310.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$3129.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$2827.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Dr. Julius Sokenu Named Moorpark College President - Los Angeles Sentinel
Apr 2021
lasentinel.net
Form filed
$2615.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Union Chapel Summer Speakers Define Passion in the Pulpit - The Vineyard Gazette
Jun 2018
vineyardgazette.com
Richard DeWolfe Appointed Chairman of the Board at Manulife - lifehealth.com
May 2013
www.lifehealth.com

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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Trustees of Boston University This page 79 $2.8 billion -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

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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 - 179 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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

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Quick facts about Trustees of Boston University

What is Trustees of Boston University?
Trustees of Boston University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Boston, United States. Boston University is a leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.
When was Trustees of Boston University founded?
Trustees of Boston University was founded in 1869.
Who leads Trustees of Boston University?
Gary W Nicksa serves as SVP, CFO,& TREASURER.
Where is Trustees of Boston University located?
Headquartered in Boston, United States.
What is Trustees of Boston University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Trustees of Boston University trustworthy?
Trustees of Boston University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Trustees of Boston University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042103547.
What is Trustees of Boston University's website?
http://www.bu.edu