University of Western Ontario
Post-secondary education and research
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Visit www.uwo.caAbout University of Western Ontario
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, Western combines research excellence and student experience to create impact locally and globally.
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Mission
Post-secondary education and research
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, University of Western Ontario has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1878, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUniversity of Western Ontario is a registered international nonprofit based in Canada, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1878 and has been operating for 148 years. Its EIN is 986001623. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1.6B in annual revenue. 152 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
University of Western Ontario's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 986001623. 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 Western Ontario has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
University of Western Ontario is located in Canada, United States. The organization was established in 1878 and has been active for 148 years. Its registered address is London Ontario N6A 3K7, United States.
Based on official tax filings, University of Western Ontario has $1.6B in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
University of Western Ontario is classified as an International 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 $1.6B in annual revenue. The organization has 152 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for University of Western Ontario. 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 Western Ontario 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 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, Western combines research excellence and student experience to create impact locally and globally. University of Western Ontario is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1878.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1.6B is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to University of Western Ontario are generally tax-deductible in the United States. University of Western Ontario is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 986001623, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO 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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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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1 article found
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Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 152 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 152 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 · 1878
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about University of Western Ontario
- What is University of Western Ontario?
- University of Western Ontario is a international school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Canada, United States. Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, Western combines research excellence and student experience to create impact locally and globally.
- When was University of Western Ontario founded?
- University of Western Ontario was founded in 1878.
- Who leads University of Western Ontario?
- Ryan Palmer serves as Controller.
- Where is University of Western Ontario located?
- Headquartered in Canada, United States.
- What is University of Western Ontario's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1B+. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is University of Western Ontario trustworthy?
- University of Western Ontario has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Western Ontario's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 986001623.
- What is University of Western Ontario's website?
- http://www.uwo.ca