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Washington Adventist University Inc

WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY IS A LEARNING COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN VISION OF EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE. THIS COSMOPOLITAN INSTITUTION CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR …

Education Takoma Park, MD EIN: 520643528 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Washington Adventist University Inc

WAU is a private university offering programs in Arts & Social Sciences, Graduate and Professional Studies, and Health Professions, Science & Wellness.

Founded
Headquarters
Takoma Park, MD
Foundation type
Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i))
NTEE code
B42Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Mission

Washington adventist university is a learning community committed to the seventh-day adventist christian vision of excellence and service. This cosmopolitan institution challenges students to seize the opportunities for learning in the nation's capital in order to become moral leaders in communities throughout the world. Founded in 1904, washington adventist university is a residential christian institution offering formal instruction to students of all backgrounds, providing a regular curriculum of undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, and professional certificates in health sciences and liberal arts in a setting that is academically challenging and christ centered. In the classroom wau students benefit from a low student to faculty ratio and highly qualified faculty committed to every student's success. Wau conferred 12 associates, 166 bachelors, and 47 masters degrees on 225 students, from an enrollment of 785 students (unduplicated headcount)during the fiscal year ended june 30,

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B42Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 57%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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)
$0.57
Program$0.57

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Washington Adventist University Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1904, 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 holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
  • 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

Washington Adventist University Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Takoma Park, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1904 and has been operating for 122 years. Its EIN is 520643528. 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 $33M in annual revenue. 135 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Washington Adventist University Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 520643528. 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.

Washington Adventist University Inc 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Washington Adventist University Inc is located in Takoma Park, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1904 and has been active for 122 years. Its registered address is 7600 Flower Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Washington Adventist University Inc has $33M in annual revenue. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

Washington Adventist University Inc 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 $33M in annual revenue. The organization has 135 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Washington Adventist University Inc. 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, Washington Adventist University Inc is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 57% 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.

WAU is a private university offering programs in Arts & Social Sciences, Graduate and Professional Studies, and Health Professions, Science & Wellness. Washington Adventist University Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1904.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $33M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Washington Adventist University Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Washington Adventist University Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 520643528, 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
$10M-$100M
57% 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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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
538

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PA
Patrick F•••••
EXEC VP OF FINANCE

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
$33.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$29.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$30.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$36.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$36.0M 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 - 135 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 · 135 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 · 1904
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Washington Adventist University Inc

What is Washington Adventist University Inc?
Washington Adventist University Inc is a education church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Takoma Park, United States. WAU is a private university offering programs in Arts & Social Sciences, Graduate and Professional Studies, and Health Professions, Science & Wellness.
When was Washington Adventist University Inc founded?
Washington Adventist University Inc was founded in 1904.
Who leads Washington Adventist University Inc?
Patrick Farley serves as EXEC VP OF FINANCE.
Where is Washington Adventist University Inc located?
Headquartered in Takoma Park, MD, United States.
What is Washington Adventist University Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 57% of expenses go to program services.
Is Washington Adventist University Inc trustworthy?
Washington Adventist University Inc 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 Washington Adventist University Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 520643528.
What is Washington Adventist University Inc's website?
https://www.wau.edu