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Vanderbilt University

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Education Nashville, TN EIN 620476822 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Vanderbilt University

Quick Guide Prospective Undergrads Prospective Grad & Professional Current Students Faculty & Staff Job Seekers Alumni & Friends Undergraduate Admissions Financial Aid & Scholarships Academics Find Your Major Schools & Colleges Student Life Plan a Visit Undergraduate Research Athletics - Anchor Down! Our City - Nashville Belonging Residential Colleges Opportunity Vanderbilt is the university’s nationally […]

Founded
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B43
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1941

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B43
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.11%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($183,844)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Vanderbilt University is a registered education nonprofit based in Nashville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1873 and has been operating for 153 years. Its EIN is 620476822. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $2.8B in annual revenue. 166 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Vanderbilt University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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.

Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1873 and has been active for 153 years. Its registered address is 2301 Vanderbilt Pl Pmb 406310, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Vanderbilt University has $2.8B in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% 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.

Vanderbilt University 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 $2.8B in annual revenue. The organization has 166 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Vanderbilt University. 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.

Vanderbilt University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. 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.

Quick Guide Prospective Undergrads Prospective Grad & Professional Current Students Faculty & Staff Job Seekers Alumni & Friends Undergraduate Admissions Financial Aid & Scholarships Academics Find Your Major Schools & Colleges Student Life Plan a Visit Undergraduate Research Athletics - Anchor Down! Our City - Nashville Belonging Residential Colleges Opportunity Vanderbilt is the university’s nationally […] Vanderbilt University is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1873.

Among education charities registered in United States: Vanderbilt University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $2.8B is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Vanderbilt University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Vanderbilt University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 620476822, 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 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

BR
Brett Sweet
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Trustee
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Adolpho A B•••• I••
Secretary
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Alexander C T•••••
Trustee
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Anders W H•••
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Andre L C•••••••••
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Andrew H••••
Trustee
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Brett C S••••
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Brett S••••
CFO
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Bruce R E••••
Chairman
CA
Candice S L••
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C C••••• R••••
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Cindy K•••
Trustee
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Clark L••
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Conner S•••••
Trustee
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Corey E T•••••
Trustee
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Damonta M•••••
Trustee
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Daniel D••••••••
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Daniel L•••••••
Trustee
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David W P••••••••
Trustee
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Derek M••••
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Eric C K•••••••
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George H••••
Trustee
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Greg S A••••
Trustee
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Ike L••••••• E••••••
Trustee
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Jay C H•••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Scientists Uncover a Hidden Alzheimer’s Target and Create the First Tool To Control It - SciTechDaily
Jun 2026
scitechdaily.com
Vanderbilt Football Class of 2027 Recruiting Tracker - Sports Illustrated
Jun 2026
www.si.com
AJC CEO Ted Deutch and Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier on Countering Antisemitism - American Jewish Committee (AJ
Jun 2026
www.ajc.org
Inside Vanderbilt’s 2026 Miss Old Gold and Black Pageant, where Black women turn scholarship, service and survival into
May 2026
vanderbilthustler.com
Clarksville Christian five-star prospect Lauren Hassell commits to Vanderbilt - Main Street Media of Tennessee
May 2026
mainstreetmediatn.com
Lauren Hassell commits to Vanderbilt University Women’s Basketball - Clarksville Now
May 2026
clarksvillenow.com
Vanderbilt names Nate Bargatze to athletics committee - Nashville Post
May 2026
www.nashvillepost.com
Kelly Dooley to depart Vanderbilt Health to lead Department of Medicine at Brown - Vanderbilt Health News
May 2026
news.vumc.org
Vanderbilt University - Britannica
May 2026
www.britannica.com
Form filed
$2567.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2266.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$3316.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2844.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1708.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Vanderbilt University This page 76 $2.8 billion 0%
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 166 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

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Quick facts about Vanderbilt University

What is Vanderbilt University?
Vanderbilt University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Nashville, United States. Quick Guide Prospective Undergrads Prospective Grad & Professional Current Students Faculty & Staff Job Seekers Alumni & Friends Undergraduate Admissions Financial Aid & Scholarships Academics Find Your Major Schools & Colleges Student Life Plan a Visit Undergraduate Research Athletics - Anchor Down! Our City - Nashville Belonging Residential Colleges Opportunity Vanderbilt is the university’s nationally […]
When was Vanderbilt University founded?
Vanderbilt University was founded in 1873.
Who leads Vanderbilt University?
Brett Sweet serves as CFO.
Where is Vanderbilt University located?
Headquartered in Nashville, United States.
What is Vanderbilt University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Vanderbilt University trustworthy?
Vanderbilt University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Vanderbilt University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 620476822.
What is Vanderbilt University's website?
https://www.vanderbilt.edu