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University of Western Ontario

Post-secondary education and research

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · 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
🌍 International · NTEE Q113

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.04%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. 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 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 91/100.

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. 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 a 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.

University of Western Ontario has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the University of Western Ontario profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1878.

Among international charities registered in United States: University of Western Ontario's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. 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.

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Annual revenue
$1B+
0% 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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

RY
Ryan Palmer
Controller

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy B•••••
University Secretary
AR
Arzie C••••
Director
BE
Beth M••••••••• S•••••••••
Director
BR
Bruce R•••
Director
BR
Bryan N•••
Acting VP, Research (started October 2022)
CA
Carol S•••••••••
Director
CA
Cathy B•••••••••••••••
Director
CE
Cecil R•••••••
Director
DA
Dana J••••
Former Acting VP, University Advancement (ended March 31, 2021)
DA
David S•••••••
Director
DO
Douglas K••••
Director
DR
Dr A••• S••••••
President & Vice Chancellor
DR
Dr A••••• H•••••
Provost & VP Academic (ended December 30,2020)
DR
Dr A•••••• T•••
Professor
DR
Dr D••• C••••
Professor/Medical Doctor
DR
Dr J••• Y••
Dean/Professor/Medical Doctor
DR
Dr L••••• R•••
VP Research
DR
Dr S•••• P•••••••
Provost & VP Academic
DR
Dr S•••••• W•••••••••
Professor
ED
Edwin H•••••
Director
EF
Effie S••••••••
Director
ET
Ethan C•••
Director
GE
Geoff P••••••
Director
GR
Grace P••••••
Director
GR
Greg D•••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1590.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Florence Myrick Obituary - Dartmouth, NS - Dignity Memorial
Nov 2025
www.dignitymemorial.com
Form filed
$1539.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Discovery changes understanding of water's history on the moon - Smart Water Magazine
Jan 2024
smartwatermagazine.com
Form filed
$1362.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Climate-changing human activity could lead to 1 billion deaths over the next century - Smart Water Magazine
Aug 2023
smartwatermagazine.com
Form filed
$1280.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1324.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
'I wanted to be able to help in some way.' Clark's Nick Mathieu begins work on PhD - Worcester Telegram
May 2021
www.telegram.com
Form filed
$1180.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Christine Magee Appointed Chair of Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors - Past The Wire
Sep 2020
pastthewire.com
Reina Iizuka attempting to become first woman to play U Sports football - The Globe and Mail
Feb 2019
www.theglobeandmail.com
A new study has shown links between perfectionism and suicide - Stylist
Aug 2017
www.stylist.co.uk
UBC researcher describes Russian fireball as “phenomenal scientific event” - The Georgia Straight
Feb 2013
www.straight.com

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
University of Western Ontario This page 86 $1.6 billion -
Uplift Internationale 93 $75,290 87%
Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International - Usa … 93 $157,607 84%
He-Man International Inc 90 $72,047 100%
Mooncatcher Project Inc 90 $223,917 97%
Life Center Ethiopia 90 $372,412 90%
First Ladies Initiative 90 $536,180 95%
Fields of Abundance Mission 90 $162,732 94%
Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation 90 $242,104 96%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. 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+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is University of Western Ontario trustworthy?
University of Western Ontario has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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