University of Waterloo
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University of Waterloo is a education organization based in CANADA, United States. Annual revenue: $1.3 billion. EIN: 980061413.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUniversity of Waterloo is a registered education nonprofit based in Canada, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its EIN is 980061413. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1.4B in annual revenue. 164 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
University of Waterloo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100. 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 85 ('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 93/100.
University of Waterloo is located in Canada, United States. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years. Its registered address is Waterloo Ontario N2L 3G1, United States.
Based on official tax filings, University of Waterloo has $1.4B in annual revenue. 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 Waterloo is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $1.4B in annual revenue. The organization has 164 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for University of Waterloo. 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 Waterloo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.
University of Waterloo is a education organization based in CANADA, United States. Annual revenue: $1.3 billion. EIN: 980061413. University of Waterloo is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1957.
Among education charities registered in United States: University of Waterloo's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $1.4B is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to University of Waterloo are generally tax-deductible in the United States. University of Waterloo is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 980061413, 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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5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO 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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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 164 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about University of Waterloo
- What is University of Waterloo?
- University of Waterloo is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Canada, United States. University of Waterloo is a education organization based in CANADA, United States. Annual revenue: $1.3 billion. EIN: 980061413.
- When was University of Waterloo founded?
- University of Waterloo was founded in 1957.
- Who leads University of Waterloo?
- Sarah Hadley serves as Chief Financial Officer.
- Where is University of Waterloo located?
- Headquartered in Canada, United States.
- What is University of Waterloo's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is University of Waterloo trustworthy?
- University of Waterloo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85 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 Waterloo's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 980061413.
- What is University of Waterloo's website?
- http://uwaterloo.ca