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University of Pittsburgh

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
Partial transparency
66/100 · 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

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: 0.17%
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

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($374,137)

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. 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 $3.2B in annual revenue. 164 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

University of Pittsburgh 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 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 $3.2B in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% 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 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 $3.2B 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.

University of Pittsburgh 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. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. 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.

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 a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1787.

Among education charities registered in United States: University of Pittsburgh's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $3.2B 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.

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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

NA
Narahari Sastry
SENIOR VICE CHANCELLOR & CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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PROVOST/SR VICE CHANCELLOR
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FMR SVC HEALTH SCIENCES THRU 6/1/20
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Bradley J F••••
TRUSTEE
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David C C••••••
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Dawne S H••••••
TRUSTEE
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CHAIR OF THE BOT
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TRUSTEE
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HEAD MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH
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Gary T B•••••••
TRUSTEE
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Geovette E W•••••••••
SVC & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
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Gregory A S••••
SVC BUSINESS OPS THRU 7/15/20
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Gregory S••••••
FORMER CIO THRU 6/30/21
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Heather R L•••
Director
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TRUSTEE
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Jake W••••••• J•
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Jane B••••••• A•••••
TRUSTEE
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Jay C•••• J•
TRUSTEE
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Jeffer C•••••••
SVC & CIO (AS OF 2/25/22)
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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

A World of Difference in Immigration - Immigration attorneys, solicitors, and consultants worldwide - Fragomen
Jun 2026
www.fragomen.com
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
Pitt police warn students, parents after second vehicle theft near campus - WTAE
May 2026
www.wtae.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
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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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
University of Pittsburgh This page 66 $3.2 billion 0%
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 - 164 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 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, United States.
What is University of Pittsburgh's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is University of Pittsburgh trustworthy?
University of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh's registration number?
IRS EIN: 250965591.
What is University of Pittsburgh's website?
https://www.pitt.edu