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University of British Columbia

The University offers post secondary education to the general public. The University is also involved in research activities museums conference centre performing arts and community services.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
82/100 · methodology

About University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world.

Founded
Headquarters
Canada
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B43Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1938

Mission

The University offers post secondary education to the general public. The University is also involved in research activities museums conference centre performing arts and community services.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B43Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 82
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

University of British Columbia is a registered education nonprofit based in Canada, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1908 and has been operating for 118 years. Its EIN is 986001255. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $2.8B in annual revenue. 272 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

University of British Columbia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100. 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 82 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

University of British Columbia is located in Canada, United States. The organization was established in 1908 and has been active for 118 years. Its registered address is Vancouver Bc V6T1Z3, United States.

Based on official tax filings, University of British Columbia has $2.8B in annual revenue. 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.

University of British Columbia 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 $2.8B in annual revenue. The organization has 272 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for University of British Columbia. 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.

University of British Columbia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. University of British Columbia is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1908.

Among education charities registered in United States: University of British Columbia's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $2.8B is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to University of British Columbia are generally tax-deductible in the United States. University of British Columbia is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 986001255, 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 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

HE
Helen
Yung

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adam C•••••••
Associate Vice President
AI
Ainsley C••••
Vice President Students
AL
Alison B•••••
Governor
AN
Ananya M•••••••• R•••
Provost and Vice President Academic
AN
Andrea R•••••
Governor
AN
Andrew P•••
AVP Student Housing and Community Services
AN
Andrew S••••
VP Academic Provost
AN
Anna K••••••
Governor Senior Advisor
AN
Anne M••••••••••••••
Associate Vice President Health
AN
Anthonia O•••••••
Governor
AV
Averill G•••
Provost and Vice-President Academic pro tem
AZ
Azim L•••••
Governor
BA
Balwinder S•••••
Governor
BA
Barker P•••••
Vice Principal Research UBCO
BA
Bates S••••
Vice Provost and AVP Teaching and Learning
BR
Brewin A•••••
Governor Board Vice-Chair Committee Chair
BU
Buchholz M•••••
Vice President Human Resources
BU
Burns J•••••••
Chief Information Officer AVP Information Technology
BU
Buszard D••••••
Governor Interim President and Vice-Chancellor
CA
Carry A••••••
Vice President Students
CH
Chandrashekaran M•••••
Vice-Provost Assoc VP Intrnl
CH
Chan N••••••
Governor
CH
Chaslynn G•••••••••
Governor
CI
Ciceri R•••• A•••
VP External Relations
DA
Dahl D•••••
Dean Sauder School of Business
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2797.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2717.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2597.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2750.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2266.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
University of British Columbia This page 82 $2.8 billion -
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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 272 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 University of British Columbia

What is University of British Columbia?
University of British Columbia is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Canada, United States. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world.
When was University of British Columbia founded?
University of British Columbia was founded in 1908.
Who leads University of British Columbia?
Helen serves as Yung.
Where is University of British Columbia located?
Headquartered in Canada, United States.
What is University of British Columbia's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is University of British Columbia trustworthy?
University of British Columbia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 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 University of British Columbia's registration number?
IRS EIN: 986001255.
What is University of British Columbia's website?
http://www.ubc.ca