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University of Western Ontario

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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About 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.

Founded
Headquarters
Canada
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
Q113
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1966

Mission

Post-secondary education and research

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.04%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.70
Program$0.70

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 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 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.

Annual revenue
$1B+
70% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Ryan P•••••
Controller

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1590.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$1539.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1362.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1280.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1324.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1180.3M 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 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
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

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 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

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 152 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 · 1878
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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