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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Visit www.uchicago.eduAbout University of Chicago
University of Chicago is a education organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $4.2 billion. EIN: 362177139.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, University of Chicago has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1890, 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
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 + methodologyUniversity 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. 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 $4.7B in annual revenue. 234 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
University of Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362177139. 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.
University of Chicago 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 84% 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.
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 $4.7B in annual revenue. It allocates 84% 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.
University of Chicago 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 $4.7B 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, University of Chicago 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 84% 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.
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 an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1890.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $4.7B 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.
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
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UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO 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
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10 articles found
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U. Chicago Law School bans phones, laptops from classrooms ‘in response to AI’ - The College Fix
New University of Chicago Law School policy to prohibit electronic devices in some law classrooms - Chicago Tribune
New University of Chicago Law School policy to prohibit electronic devices in some law classrooms - Yahoo
University of Chicago Law bans electronics in first-year law classes to combat AI - NBC News
At The University Of Chicago Law School, Socrates Is In, Laptops Are Out - Forbes
University of Chicago Law School goes device-free in some courses to curb AI reliance - WGN-TV
Women's Golf Announces 2026-27 Slate - Loyola University Chicago Athletics
University of Chicago cutting use of AI by banning technology in classrooms for first-year law students - CBS News
University of Chicago Law School bans electronics in certain classes - NBC 5 Chicago
University Of Chicago Law School Takes Away Laptops And Doubles Down On Socrates - Above the Law
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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 - 234 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 · 234 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 · 1890
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, IL, United States.
- What is University of Chicago's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1B+. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is University of Chicago trustworthy?
- University of Chicago 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 University of Chicago's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362177139.
- What is University of Chicago's website?
- https://www.uchicago.edu