Walla Walla University
THE UNIVERSITY SEEKS TO IMPART A BROAD KNOWLEDGE OF THE ARTS, SCIENCES AND PROFESSIONS BY CAREFUL INSTRUCTION AND OPEN INQUIRY AND TO TRANSLATE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT INTO RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP …
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A private Christian liberal arts university, WWU offers rigorous academic programs achievable in a supportive atmosphere from dedicated professors.
Tax-exempt status revoked
This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on Nov. 15, 2019 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.
Mission
The university seeks to impart a broad knowledge of the arts, sciences and professions by careful instruction and open inquiry and to translate academic achievement into responsible citizenship and generous service to others.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Walla Walla University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1902, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWalla Walla University is a registered education nonprofit based in College Place, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1902 and has been operating for 124 years. Its EIN is 910617727. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $69M in annual revenue. 95 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Walla Walla University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 910617727. 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.
Walla Walla University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% 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.
Walla Walla University is located in College Place, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1902 and has been active for 124 years. Its registered address is 204 S College Ave, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Walla Walla University has $69M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% 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.
Walla Walla University is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $69M in annual revenue. The organization has 95 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Walla Walla 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Walla Walla University is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
A private Christian liberal arts university, WWU offers rigorous academic programs achievable in a supportive atmosphere from dedicated professors. Walla Walla University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1902.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $69M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Walla Walla University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Walla Walla University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 910617727, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY 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
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 95 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 95 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 · 1902
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Walla Walla University
- What is Walla Walla University?
- Walla Walla University is a education church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in College Place, United States. A private Christian liberal arts university, WWU offers rigorous academic programs achievable in a supportive atmosphere from dedicated professors.
- When was Walla Walla University founded?
- Walla Walla University was founded in 1902.
- Who leads Walla Walla University?
- John Mcvay serves as ASSOCIATE VP FINANCE.
- Where is Walla Walla University located?
- Headquartered in College Place, WA, United States.
- What is Walla Walla University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Walla Walla University trustworthy?
- Walla Walla University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Walla Walla University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 910617727.
- What is Walla Walla University's website?
- https://www.wallawalla.edu