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USC is one of the world's leading research universities. At USC, the human spirit is cultivated through learning, research and creativity.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUniversity 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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University Of Southern California Receives $200 Million Mega Gift For AI - Yahoo Finance
LAPD Identifies University of Southern California Grad Student Who Killed His Professor - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
New University of Southern California Grads Reveal Their Starting Salaries—And the $45K Gap Between Majors Is Brutal - Yahoo Finance
Google sued by University of Southern California over imaging technology - Reuters
Master of Building Science at University of Southern California - Dezeen
D-Wave and the University of Southern California Bring Quantum Computing to LA Tech Week - Yahoo Finance
University of Southern California libraries declared safe after reported bomb threat in University Park area of Los Angeles - ABC7 Los Angeles
University of Southern California signals layoffs amid $200M budget gap - Higher Ed Dive
South Carolina, Southern California set nonconference series - ESPN
University of Southern California adopts institutional 'restraint' and 'neutrality' policy - Campus Reform
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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
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 316 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1895
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Programs & activitiesNo 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