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University of Chicago

THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HAS BEEN TO SUSTAIN AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE, THE COMMUNICATION OF KNOWLEDGE, THE CREATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND THE FOSTERING …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About University of Chicago

University of Chicago is a education organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $4.2 billion. EIN: 362177139.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1951

Mission

The mission of the university of chicago has been to sustain at the highest level of excellence, the communication of knowledge, the creation of knowledge and the fostering of a dynamic community of scholars and students.

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: 0.12%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
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 Chicago is a registered education nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1890 and has been operating for 136 years. Its EIN is 362177139. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (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 $4.2B in annual revenue. 234 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

University of Chicago has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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.

University of Chicago is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1890 and has been active for 136 years.

Based on official tax filings, University of Chicago has $4.2B 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 Chicago 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 $4.2B in annual revenue. The organization has 234 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for University of Chicago. 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 Chicago has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the University of Chicago 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.

University of Chicago is a education organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $4.2 billion. EIN: 362177139. University of Chicago is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1890.

Among education charities registered in United States: University of Chicago's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $4.2B is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to University of Chicago are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 362177139, 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PA
Paul Alivisatos
AVP For Finance

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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VP AND CHIEF INVEST. OFFICER
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Antonio J G••••••
TRUSTEE
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Ashley D J••••
TRUSTEE
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Balaji S•••••••••
Executive Vice President
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Brady W D•••••
TRUSTEE
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Brett J H•••
TRUSTEE
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Brett P••••••
Associate Vice President Finance
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Brien M O••••••
TRUSTEE
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Byron D T••••
TRUSTEE
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Catherine C••••••••••••
VP & SECRETARY OF THE UNIVERSITY
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Daniel D••••••••
PROVOST
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Daniel L D••••••••
TRUSTEE
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David B••••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER CRSP
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David B B•••••
TRUSTEE
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David B F••••••
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
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David G B••••
TRUSTEE
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David M R•••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Debra a C•••••
TRUSTEE
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Dennis J K•••••
TRUSTEE
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Derek D••••••
VP CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
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Donald R W••••• J•
TRUSTEE
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Emily N••••••
TRUSTEE
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Treacy Closes Out Loyola's NCAA West Preliminary Run - Loyola University Chicago Athletics
May 2026
loyolaramblers.com
Loyola slaying suspect facing new charge for having jail shank - Chicago Tribune
May 2026
www.chicagotribune.com
Man accused of murdering Loyola student caught with weapon while in jail - NBC 5 Chicago
May 2026
www.nbcchicago.com
Chicago’s McHugh Construction makes three key hires - REJournals
May 2026
rejournals.com
The complete Chicago delegation in Rome with Mayor Johnson for meeting with Pope Leo XIV - CBS News
May 2026
www.cbsnews.com
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson meets with Pope Leo XIV, invites him to visit city in 2027 - ABC7 Chicago
May 2026
abc7chicago.com
Ramblers Fall to Rams in Atlantic 10 Championship - Loyola University Chicago Athletics
May 2026
loyolaramblers.com
Jobs, research, and opportunity: Loyola University Chicago drives $3 billion economic impact across Illinois - Loyola To
May 2026
news.luc.edu
Loyola Chicago Stumbles in A-10 Tournament Quarterfinals - Loyola University Chicago Athletics
May 2026
loyolaramblers.com
Loyola Chicago Never Trails in Game Three - Loyola University Chicago Athletics
Apr 2026
loyolaramblers.com
Form filed
$4659.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$4613.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$4208.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$3705.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
University of Chicago This page 66 $4.2 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 234 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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about University of Chicago

What is University of Chicago?
University of Chicago is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Chicago, United States. University of Chicago is a education organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $4.2 billion. EIN: 362177139.
When was University of Chicago founded?
University of Chicago was founded in 1890.
Who leads University of Chicago?
Paul Alivisatos serves as AVP For Finance.
Where is University of Chicago located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is University of Chicago's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is University of Chicago trustworthy?
University of Chicago has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 University of Chicago's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362177139.
What is University of Chicago's website?
https://www.uchicago.edu