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Trustees of Union College

UNION COLLEGE, CHARTERED BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK IN 1795, IS ONE OF THE NATION'S OLDEST AND MOST DISTINGUISHED LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES WITH ENGINEERING. CONSISTENTLY RANKED AMONG …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Trustees of Union College

More than a community, we're a union. Of the liberal arts and engineering. Of people with bright minds and courageous hearts. Of who you are and who you will become. We Are Union.

Founded
Headquarters
Schenectady, NY
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B420
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

Union college, chartered by the state of new york in 1795, is one of the nation's oldest and most distinguished liberal arts colleges with engineering. Consistently ranked among the nation's top colleges, union is a leader in educating students (see schedule o)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B420
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.37%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
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)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% 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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Trustees of Union College has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1795, 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 80% 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
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 Union College is a registered education nonprofit based in Schenectady, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1795 and has been operating for 231 years. Its EIN is 141338580. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $202M in annual revenue. 202 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Trustees of Union College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 141338580. 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 Union College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% 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 Union College is located in Schenectady, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1795 and has been active for 231 years. Its registered address is 807 Union St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Trustees of Union College has $202M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% 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 Union College 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 $202M in annual revenue. The organization has 202 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Trustees of Union College. 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 Union College 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 87% 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.

More than a community, we're a union. Of the liberal arts and engineering. Of people with bright minds and courageous hearts. Of who you are and who you will become. We Are Union. Trustees of Union College is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1795.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $202M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Trustees of Union College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Trustees of Union College is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 141338580, 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
$100M-$1B
87% 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

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Employees
2,296

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

SC
Scott J••••
VP FOR ADMIN AND FINANCE

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$201.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$225.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$197.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$220.2M 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 - 202 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · 202 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 · 1795
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Trustees of Union College

What is Trustees of Union College?
Trustees of Union College is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Schenectady, United States. More than a community, we're a union. Of the liberal arts and engineering. Of people with bright minds and courageous hearts. Of who you are and who you will become. We Are Union.
When was Trustees of Union College founded?
Trustees of Union College was founded in 1795.
Who leads Trustees of Union College?
Scott Jones serves as VP FOR ADMIN AND FINANCE.
Where is Trustees of Union College located?
Headquartered in Schenectady, NY, United States.
What is Trustees of Union College's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Trustees of Union College trustworthy?
Trustees of Union College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Union College's registration number?
IRS EIN: 141338580.
What is Trustees of Union College's website?
https://www.union.edu