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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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· 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. 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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NeutralUniversity 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
USC ‘on track’ to eliminate deficit after 900-plus layoff notices - Higher Ed Dive
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
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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