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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · 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
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.09%
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)
$0.86
Program$0.86
86% 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

GiveRadar's verified records show University of Southern California with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1895, 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 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. 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 $5.1B in annual revenue. 316 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

University of Southern California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 951642394. 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 Southern California 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 86% 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 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 $5.1B in annual revenue. It allocates 86% 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 Southern California is classified as an 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 $5.1B 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, University of Southern California 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 86% 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.

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 an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1895.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $5.1B 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.

Annual revenue
$1B+
86% 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

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
44,960

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

DR
Dr C•••• L F•••
INTERIM SVP FIN/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

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
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
University of Southern California adopts institutional 'restraint' and 'neutrality' policy - Campus Reform
Aug 2024
www.campusreform.org
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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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 - 316 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 · 316 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 · 1895
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, CA, United States.
What is University of Southern California's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1B+. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is University of Southern California trustworthy?
University of Southern California 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 Southern California's registration number?
IRS EIN: 951642394.
What is University of Southern California's website?
http://www.usc.edu