University of Rochester
THE PROVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY, NURSING AND MUSIC; RESEARCH; AND CHARITABLE PATIENT CARE SERVICES.
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Groundbreaking research, lifesaving health care, rigorous academics, and world-class music for problem-solvers who shape an ever better world.
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Mission
The provision of higher education in the liberal arts and sciences, medicine and dentistry, nursing and music; research; and charitable patient care services.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUniversity of Rochester is a registered education nonprofit based in Rochester, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1850 and has been operating for 176 years. Its EIN is 160743209. 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 $4.8B in annual revenue. 229 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
University of Rochester 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 Rochester is located in Rochester, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1850 and has been active for 176 years. Its registered address is BOX 278893, United States.
Based on official tax filings, University of Rochester has $4.8B 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 Rochester 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 $4.8B in annual revenue. The organization has 229 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for University of Rochester. 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 Rochester 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%. Visit the University of Rochester 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.
Groundbreaking research, lifesaving health care, rigorous academics, and world-class music for problem-solvers who shape an ever better world. University of Rochester is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1850.
Among education charities registered in United States: University of Rochester'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 $4.8B is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to University of Rochester are generally tax-deductible in the United States. University of Rochester is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 160743209, 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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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER 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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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 229 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about University of Rochester
- What is University of Rochester?
- University of Rochester is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Rochester, United States. Groundbreaking research, lifesaving health care, rigorous academics, and world-class music for problem-solvers who shape an ever better world.
- When was University of Rochester founded?
- University of Rochester was founded in 1850.
- Who leads University of Rochester?
- Elizabeth Milovec serves as SRVP ADMIN/FIN & CFO.
- Where is University of Rochester located?
- Headquartered in Rochester, United States.
- What is University of Rochester's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is University of Rochester trustworthy?
- University of Rochester 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 Rochester's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 160743209.
- What is University of Rochester's website?
- https://www.rochester.edu