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63
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About University of Southern California

USC is one of the world's leading research universities. At USC, the human spirit is cultivated through learning, research and creativity.

Founded
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1934

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
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: 0.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
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 ($360,000)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

University of Southern California is a registered education nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1895 and has been operating for 131 years. Its EIN is 951642394. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (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 $5.4B in annual revenue. 316 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

University of Southern California has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('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 Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1895 and has been active for 131 years. Its registered address is University Gardens Ugb 205, United States.

Based on official tax filings, University of Southern California has $5.4B 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 Southern California is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $5.4B in annual revenue. The organization has 316 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for University of Southern California. 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 Southern California has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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.

USC is one of the world's leading research universities. At USC, the human spirit is cultivated through learning, research and creativity. University of Southern California is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1895.

Among education charities registered in United States: University of Southern California's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 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 $5.4B is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to University of Southern California are generally tax-deductible in the United States. University of Southern California is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 951642394, 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

DR
Dr Carol L Folt
INTERIM SVP FIN/CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Albert R C••••••
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Amber M•••••
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Amy A R•••
Trustee
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Amy D••••••
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
AN
Andy E••••••
Men's Head Basketball Coach
BE
Beong-Soo K••
SVP & General Counsel
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Blake Q••••
Trustee until 6/16/2022
CA
Carmen N•••
Trustee
CA
Carol L F•••
President/Trustee
CA
Carolyn D••••••••••••••
Secretary of the University
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Charles F Z••••••
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Charles G C•••
TRUSTEE UNTIL 6/9/2021
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Charles H•••••
HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
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Chrysostomos L N•••••
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Corii D B•••
Trustee
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Dani B•••
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Daniel M T•••
Trustee
DA
David B••••
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David C B••••••
Trustee
DA
David H D•••••••
Trustee
DA
David W W•••••
SVP, ADMINISTRATION
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Dominic N•
Trustee
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Elizabeth G•••••
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Erik B••••
SVP Fin/CFO
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Felicia A W•••••••••
SVP, HUMAN RESOURCES
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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

University Of Southern California Receives $200 Million Mega Gift For AI - Yahoo Finance
May 2026
finance.yahoo.com
LAPD Identifies University of Southern California Grad Student Who Killed His Professor - ABC News - Breaking News, Late
Feb 2026
abcnews.com
New University of Southern California Grads Reveal Their Starting Salaries—And the $45K Gap Between Majors Is Brutal - Y
Nov 2025
finance.yahoo.com
USC ‘on track’ to eliminate deficit after 900-plus layoff notices - Higher Ed Dive
Nov 2025
www.highereddive.com
Google sued by University of Southern California over imaging technology - Reuters
Oct 2025
www.reuters.com
Master of Building Science at University of Southern California - Dezeen
Oct 2025
www.dezeen.com
D-Wave and the University of Southern California Bring Quantum Computing to LA Tech Week - Yahoo Finance
Oct 2025
finance.yahoo.com
University of Southern California libraries declared safe after reported bomb threat in University Park area of Los Ange
Sep 2025
abc7.com
University of Southern California signals layoffs amid $200M budget gap - Higher Ed Dive
Jul 2025
www.highereddive.com
South Carolina, Southern California set nonconference series - ESPN
Mar 2025
www.espn.com
Form filed
$5119.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$5566.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$5375.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$6447.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
University of Southern California This page 63 $5.4 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 - 316 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 Southern California

What is University of Southern California?
University of Southern California is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Los Angeles, United States. USC is one of the world's leading research universities. At USC, the human spirit is cultivated through learning, research and creativity.
When was University of Southern California founded?
University of Southern California was founded in 1895.
Who leads University of Southern California?
Dr Carol L Folt serves as INTERIM SVP FIN/CFO.
Where is University of Southern California located?
Headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.
What is University of Southern California's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is University of Southern California trustworthy?
University of Southern California has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 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 Southern California's registration number?
IRS EIN: 951642394.
What is University of Southern California's website?
http://www.usc.edu