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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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.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTrustees 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $6.6B in annual revenue. 145 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Trustees of Columbia University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.
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 $6.6B in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% 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 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 $6.6B 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.
Trustees of Columbia University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. Visit the Trustees of Columbia University 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.
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 a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1754.
Among education charities registered in United States: Trustees of Columbia University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $6.6B 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.
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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (25)
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Neutral‘No Specific Memory’: Columbia University’s Armstrong Tells Feds She Can’t Recall Specifics of Any Anti-Semitic Incident on Campus - freebeacon.com
Here’s what to know about Claire Shipman, Columbia’s new acting president - Columbia Daily Spectator
Exceeding previous estimates, Columbia is the largest private landowner in New York City, city data reveals - Columbia Daily Spectator
HERBERT IRVING Obituary (2016) - New York, NY - New York Times - Legacy obituary
Nicholas Dirks curriculum vitae - University of California, Berkeley
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 145 disclosed in the public registry.
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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, United States.
- What is Trustees of Columbia University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Trustees of Columbia University trustworthy?
- Trustees of Columbia University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial 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