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THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, FOUNDED IN 1787, IS ONE OF THE OLDEST INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES AND ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP PUBLIC RESEARCH …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh is a education organization based in PITTSBURGH, United States. Annual revenue: $3.2 billion. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 250965591.

Founded
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

The university of pittsburgh, founded in 1787, is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the united states and one of the nation's top public research universities. For more than two centuries, the university of pittsburgh has served the needs of its home region, the commonwealth of pennsylvania, and the nation as a leader in education, a pioneer in research and a partner in community service.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B99
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
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

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, University of Pittsburgh has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1787, 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
  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

University of Pittsburgh is a registered education nonprofit based in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1787 and has been operating for 239 years. Its EIN is 250965591. 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 $3.1B in annual revenue. 164 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

University of Pittsburgh's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 250965591. 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 Pittsburgh 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 90% 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 Pittsburgh is located in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1787 and has been active for 239 years. Its registered address is 200 S Craig St 210 Craig Hall, United States.

Based on official tax filings, University of Pittsburgh has $3.1B in annual revenue. It allocates 90% 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 Pittsburgh 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 $3.1B in annual revenue. The organization has 164 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for University of Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.

University of Pittsburgh is a education organization based in PITTSBURGH, United States. Annual revenue: $3.2 billion. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 250965591. University of Pittsburgh is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1787.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $3.1B is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to University of Pittsburgh are generally tax-deductible in the United States. University of Pittsburgh is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 250965591, 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
$1B+
90% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
28,506

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

NA
Narahari S•••••
SENIOR VICE CHANCELLOR & CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Why is alcohol use among Gen Z dropping? - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 2026
www.post-gazette.com
As students protest artificial intelligence, Pitt professor cautions: ‘We cannot delay the AI adoption’ - Pittsburgh Pos
May 2026
www.post-gazette.com
3 positions eliminated from Pittsburgh Playhouse as part of ‘operational restructuring’ - TribLIVE.com
May 2026
triblive.com
CampusESP Welcomes University of Pittsburgh as Its 550th Customer - Yahoo Finance
May 2026
finance.yahoo.com
University of Pittsburgh unveils renderings for new residence hall - Yahoo
May 2026
www.yahoo.com
GBBN renovates brutalist university library in Pittsburgh - Dezeen
Apr 2026
www.dezeen.com
Pitt to give city $5 million over five years for O’Connor agenda - Pittsburgh's Public Source
Mar 2026
www.publicsource.org
Police investigating robbery on University of Pittsburgh campus - WPXI
Mar 2026
www.wpxi.com
Timeline: Feds say CMU among 31 schools to stop working with Ph.D. diversity nonprofit - Pittsburgh's Public Source
Feb 2026
www.publicsource.org
University of Pittsburgh women's basketball coach told players they made him want to kill himself, suit alleges - NBC Ne
Feb 2026
www.nbcnews.com
Form filed
$3139.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3230.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$3226.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2841.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 164 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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 164 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 · 1787
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about University of Pittsburgh

What is University of Pittsburgh?
University of Pittsburgh is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Pittsburgh, United States. University of Pittsburgh is a education organization based in PITTSBURGH, United States. Annual revenue: $3.2 billion. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 250965591.
When was University of Pittsburgh founded?
University of Pittsburgh was founded in 1787.
Who leads University of Pittsburgh?
Narahari Sastry serves as SENIOR VICE CHANCELLOR & CFO.
Where is University of Pittsburgh located?
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
What is University of Pittsburgh's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1B+. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is University of Pittsburgh trustworthy?
University of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh's registration number?
IRS EIN: 250965591.
What is University of Pittsburgh's website?
https://www.pitt.edu