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THE ARTS HAVE THE POWER TO TRANSFORM SOCIETY. THEY PLAY AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN ENSURING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE. THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS IS COMMITTED …

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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About University of the Arts

University of the Arts is a education organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $90.7 million. EIN: 231639911.

Founded
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1964

Mission

The arts have the power to transform society. They play an essential role in ensuring and enhancing the quality of life. The university of the arts is committed to advancing human creativity and to inspiring, educating and preparing innovative artists and creative leaders for the arts of the 21st century.

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: 71%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.81%
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)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, University of the Arts has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1876, 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
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 74% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it 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
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • 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 the Arts is a registered education nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1876 and has been operating for 150 years. Its EIN is 231639911. 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 $100M in annual revenue. 139 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

University of the Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231639911. 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 the Arts 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

University of the Arts is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1876 and has been active for 150 years. Its registered address is 320 S Broad St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, University of the Arts has $100M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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 the Arts is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $100M in annual revenue. The organization has 139 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for University of the Arts. 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 the Arts 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 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.

University of the Arts is a education organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $90.7 million. EIN: 231639911. University of the Arts is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1876.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $100M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to University of the Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. University of the Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231639911, 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
$100M-$1B
71% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
798

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Stephen J L•••••••
VP OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$100.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$110.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$90.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$113.0M 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 - 139 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · 139 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 · 1876
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about University of the Arts

What is University of the Arts?
University of the Arts is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Philadelphia, United States. University of the Arts is a education organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $90.7 million. EIN: 231639911.
When was University of the Arts founded?
University of the Arts was founded in 1876.
Who leads University of the Arts?
Stephen J Lightcap serves as VP OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION.
Where is University of the Arts located?
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
What is University of the Arts's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is University of the Arts trustworthy?
University of the Arts 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 the Arts's registration number?
IRS EIN: 231639911.
What is University of the Arts's website?
https://www.uarts.edu