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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Underwriters Laboratories Inc

As an independent safety science organization, we sense and act on risks to public safety with bold hypotheses and objective investigations.

Founded
Headquarters
Evanston, IL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
W900
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1955

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 62%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.04%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.62
Program$0.62

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Underwriters Laboratories Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1936, it is among the oldest advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 86,572 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 5% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 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

Underwriters Laboratories Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Evanston, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1936 and has been operating for 90 years. Its EIN is 361892375. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $46M in annual revenue. 188 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 361892375. 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.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc is located in Evanston, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1936 and has been active for 90 years.

Based on official tax filings, Underwriters Laboratories Inc has $46M in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $46M in annual revenue. The organization has 188 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 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, Underwriters Laboratories Inc 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 62% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

As an independent safety science organization, we sense and act on risks to public safety with bold hypotheses and objective investigations. Underwriters Laboratories Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1936.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 62% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $46M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Underwriters Laboratories Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 361892375, 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
$10M-$100M
62% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
233

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JI
Jim H••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

List of 29 Acquisitions by Underwriters Laboratories (Apr 2026) - Tracxn
Apr 2026
tracxn.com
Form filed
$46.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$15.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
2023 Applications Open: Underwriters Laboratories - ASEAN - U.S. Science Prize for Women - U.S. Mission to ASEAN (.gov)
Feb 2023
asean.usmission.gov
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Underwriters Laboratories Appoints Ron Blaustein Chief Financial Officer - PR Newswire
Jun 2022
www.prnewswire.com
Underwriters Laboratories Announces $1.8 Billion Commitment to Safety Science Research - PR Newswire
Feb 2022
www.prnewswire.com
Form filed
$1224.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$33.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$30.1M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Underwriters Laboratories warns of counterfeit fire extinguishers - ABC7 Chicago
Nov 2019
abc7chicago.com
Form filed
$29.3M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
PROJECT PROFILE: Underwriters Laboratories (UL) (PREDICTS 2) - Department of Energy (.gov)
Mar 2018
www.energy.gov
Form filed
$29.7M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Underwriters Laboratories acquires Emergo Group - Medical Design & Outsourcing
Apr 2017
www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com
Underwriters Laboratories (UL): Safety Standards Pioneer - investopedia.com
Mar 2017
www.investopedia.com
Form filed
$25.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Underwriters Laboratories starts testing storm-resistant building materials - Chicago Tribune
May 2016
www.chicagotribune.com
Form filed
$22.6M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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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 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 188 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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 188 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 · 1936
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Underwriters Laboratories Inc

What is Underwriters Laboratories Inc?
Underwriters Laboratories Inc is a advocacy & civil rights supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Evanston, United States. As an independent safety science organization, we sense and act on risks to public safety with bold hypotheses and objective investigations.
When was Underwriters Laboratories Inc founded?
Underwriters Laboratories Inc was founded in 1936.
Who leads Underwriters Laboratories Inc?
Jim Hudgens serves as Treasurer.
Where is Underwriters Laboratories Inc located?
Headquartered in Evanston, IL, United States.
What is Underwriters Laboratories Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
Is Underwriters Laboratories Inc trustworthy?
Underwriters Laboratories Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Underwriters Laboratories Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 361892375.
What is Underwriters Laboratories Inc's website?
http://www.ul.org