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Trustees of Columbia University

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT CENTERS OF RESEARCH AND AT THE SAME TIME A DISTINCTIVE AND DISTINGUISHED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR UNDERGRADUATES AND GRADUATE STUDENTS …

The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Trustees of Columbia University

Trustees of Columbia University is a education organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $6.6 billion. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 135598093.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1974

Mission

Columbia university is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The university recognizes the importance of its location in new york city and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
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

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% 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

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Trustees of Columbia University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1754, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 74% 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 (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • 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

Trustees of Columbia University is a registered education nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1754 and has been operating for 272 years. Its EIN is 135598093. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6.7B in annual revenue. 145 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Trustees of Columbia University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 135598093. 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.

Trustees of Columbia University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% 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.

Trustees of Columbia University is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1754 and has been active for 272 years. Its registered address is Columbia University Attn: Gift Systems, 622 West 113th Street, MC4524, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Trustees of Columbia University has $6.7B in annual revenue. It allocates 91% 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.

Trustees of Columbia 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 $6.7B in annual revenue. The organization has 145 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Trustees of Columbia 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, Trustees of Columbia 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.

Trustees of Columbia University is a education organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $6.6 billion. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 135598093. Trustees of Columbia University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1754.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $6.7B is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Trustees of Columbia University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Trustees of Columbia University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 135598093, 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+
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
40,081

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

MA
Mark H••••••
VP, Finance & Controller

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

‘No Specific Memory’: Columbia University’s Armstrong Tells Feds She Can’t Recall Specifics of Any Anti-Semitic Incident
Apr 2025
freebeacon.com
Here’s what to know about Claire Shipman, Columbia’s new acting president - Columbia Daily Spectator
Mar 2025
www.columbiaspectator.com
Form filed
$6654.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Exceeding previous estimates, Columbia is the largest private landowner in New York City, city data reveals - Columbia D
Apr 2023
www.columbiaspectator.com
Form filed
$7109.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$6627.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$5943.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 145 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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 145 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 · 1754
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Trustees of Columbia University

What is Trustees of Columbia University?
Trustees of Columbia University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in New York, United States. Trustees of Columbia University is a education organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $6.6 billion. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 135598093.
When was Trustees of Columbia University founded?
Trustees of Columbia University was founded in 1754.
Who leads Trustees of Columbia University?
Mark Hawkins serves as VP, Finance & Controller.
Where is Trustees of Columbia University located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is Trustees of Columbia University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1B+. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Trustees of Columbia University trustworthy?
Trustees of Columbia University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Columbia University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 135598093.
What is Trustees of Columbia University's website?
https://www.columbia.edu