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Vassar College

The mission of Vassar College is to make accessible "the means of a thorough, well-proportioned and liberal education" that inspires each individual to lead a purposeful life. The …

Poughkeepsie, NY EIN: 141338587 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Vassar College

Ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the US, Vassar offers a rigorous academic program and rich campus experience to a diverse, coed student body.

Founded
Headquarters
Poughkeepsie, NY
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1938

Mission

The mission of Vassar College is to make accessible "the means of a thorough, well-proportioned and liberal education" that inspires each individual to lead a purposeful life. The College makes possible an education that promotes analytical, informed, and independent thinking and sound judgment; encourages articulate expression; and nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, respectful debate and engaged citizenship. Vassar supports a high standard of engagement in teaching and learning, scholarship and artistic endeavor; a broad and deep curriculum; and a residential campus that fosters a learning community. Founded in 1861 to provide women an education equal to that once available only to men, Vassar is now open to all and strives to pursue diversity, inclusion, and equity as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members, including those from underrepresented and marginalized groups, are valued and empowered to thrive.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.17%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Vassar College with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1861, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 82% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Vassar College is a registered education nonprofit based in Poughkeepsie, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1861 and has been operating for 165 years. Its EIN is 141338587. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $328M in annual revenue. 146 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Vassar College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 141338587. 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.

Vassar College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Vassar College is located in Poughkeepsie, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1861 and has been active for 165 years. Its registered address is 124 Raymond Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Vassar College has $328M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% 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.

Vassar College is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $328M in annual revenue. The organization has 146 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Vassar College. 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, Vassar College 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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 among the top liberal arts colleges in the US, Vassar offers a rigorous academic program and rich campus experience to a diverse, coed student body. Vassar College is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1861.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $328M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Vassar College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Vassar College is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 141338587, 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
$100M-$1B
80% 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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3,631

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AN
Angelique C••••
CONTROLLER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$327.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$284.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$307.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$315.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$260.0M 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 this charity 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
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 146 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 146 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 · 1861
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Vassar College

What is Vassar College?
Vassar College is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Poughkeepsie, United States. Ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the US, Vassar offers a rigorous academic program and rich campus experience to a diverse, coed student body.
When was Vassar College founded?
Vassar College was founded in 1861.
Who leads Vassar College?
Angelique Crump serves as CONTROLLER.
Where is Vassar College located?
Headquartered in Poughkeepsie, NY, United States.
What is Vassar College's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Vassar College trustworthy?
Vassar College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Vassar College's registration number?
IRS EIN: 141338587.
What is Vassar College's website?
https://www.vassar.edu