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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
Partial transparency
63/100 · 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

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: 0.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($1.1 million)

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. 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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Annual revenue
$1B+
0% 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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Leadership

MA
Mark Hawkins
VP, Finance & Controller

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abigail E•••••
TRUSTEE
AD
Adam P•••••••
Trustee
A'
A'Lelia B••••••
TRUSTEE (THROUGH 3/6/21)
AM
Amelia A•••••••
EXEC VP - UNIV DVLP&ALUM RLTS
AM
Amy H•••••••••
EXEC VP-A&S
AN
Andrew B••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Anil R•••••
INT EVP SCI (Through 2/28/22)
AN
Anne R S•••••••
EXECUTIVE VP FOR FINANCE & IT
CL
Claire S••••••
TRUSTEE
CR
Craig S••••
PROFESSOR OF SURGERY
DA
David G••••••••
EXEC VP FACILITIES
DA
David G••••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David M••••••
EXEC VP-A&S (FORMER)
DA
David N S••••••
CLINICAL PROFESSOR
DE
Dean D•••••••
TRUSTEE
DR
Drew D•••••••
Trustee (As of 9/7/21)
EM
Emile B••••
Professor of Surgery
FE
Fermi W•••
TRUSTEE
GE
Gerald M R••••••
SENIOR EXEC VICE PRESIDENT
IR
Ira K•••••••••
Int PROVOST (through 6/30/21)
JA
James H•••••
TRUSTEE (Through 9/3/21)
JA
Jane E B••••
GENERAL COUNSEL
JE
Jeh J••••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jerome D••••
SECRETARY
JO
John C•••••••••
PROVOST (FORMER)
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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

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
HERBERT IRVING Obituary (2016) - New York, NY - New York Times - Legacy obituary
Oct 2016
www.legacy.com
Nicholas Dirks curriculum vitae - University of California, Berkeley
Nov 2012
news.berkeley.edu

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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Trustees of Columbia University This page 63 $6.6 billion 0%
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

Refreshed

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
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 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