University of Northern Iowa Foundation
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO GROW AND SUSTAIN PRIVATE RESOURCES AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA, ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF …
University Of Northern Iowa
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Building a bolder, brighter tomorrowThe UNI Foundation strengthens the university through building relationships with students, alumni and friends. These relationships develop into donor investment that supports UNI stud
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Mission
The university of northern iowa foundation's mission is to grow and sustain private resources and build relationships to support the university of northern iowa, its students, faculty, staff and programs.
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· 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
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GiveRadar's verified records show University of Northern Iowa Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1959, it predates 91% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% 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
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- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUniversity of Northern Iowa Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Cedar Falls, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1959 and has been operating for 67 years. Its EIN is 426058591. 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 $54M in annual revenue. 82 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
University of Northern Iowa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 426058591. 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 Northern Iowa Foundation 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
University of Northern Iowa Foundation is located in Cedar Falls, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1959 and has been active for 67 years. Its registered address is 204 Commons Uni, United States.
Based on official tax filings, University of Northern Iowa Foundation has $54M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% 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 Northern Iowa Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(A)(v)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $54M in annual revenue. The organization has 82 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for University of Northern Iowa Foundation. 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 Northern Iowa Foundation 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 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Building a bolder, brighter tomorrowThe UNI Foundation strengthens the university through building relationships with students, alumni and friends. These relationships develop into donor investment that supports UNI stud University of Northern Iowa Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1959.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $54M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to University of Northern Iowa Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. University of Northern Iowa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 426058591, 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
3 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA FOUNDATION 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 82 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 82 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 · 1959
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about University of Northern Iowa Foundation
- What is University of Northern Iowa Foundation?
- University of Northern Iowa Foundation is a education gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(a)(v)) based in Cedar Falls, United States. Building a bolder, brighter tomorrowThe UNI Foundation strengthens the university through building relationships with students, alumni and friends. These relationships develop into donor investment that supports UNI stud
- When was University of Northern Iowa Foundation founded?
- University of Northern Iowa Foundation was founded in 1959.
- Who leads University of Northern Iowa Foundation?
- Stacy Robinson serves as TREASURER.
- Where is University of Northern Iowa Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Cedar Falls, IA, United States.
- What is University of Northern Iowa Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is University of Northern Iowa Foundation trustworthy?
- University of Northern Iowa Foundation 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 University of Northern Iowa Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 426058591.
- What is University of Northern Iowa Foundation's website?
- https://foundation.uni.edu