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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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.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· 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. 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
3 articles found
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‘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
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 145 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1754
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Programs & activitiesNo 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