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Washington State University Foundation

The mission of the Foundation is to promote, accept, and maximize private support for programs, initiatives, and properties of Washington State University and its regional campuses. The Foundation …

Education Pullman, WA EIN: 911075542 (IRS) Reg: 91-1075542 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Washington State University Foundation

As a premier public, land-grant and research institution, Washington State University enhances the intellectual, creative, and practical abilities of the individuals, institutions and communities that we serve by fostering learning and inquiry in all their forms.

Founded
Headquarters
Pullman, WA
Foundation type
Gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(A)(v))
NTEE code
B12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major
Operating in
United States

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

Mission

The mission of the Foundation is to promote, accept, and maximize private support for programs, initiatives, and properties of Washington State University and its regional campuses. The Foundation also prudently manages, invests, and stewards assets entrusted to it.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B12
Cause tags
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Operating countries (1)
United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.34%
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)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Washington State University Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • 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 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 State University Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Pullman, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 911075542. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $112M in annual revenue. 165 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Washington State University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911075542. 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 State University Foundation 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 State University Foundation is located in Pullman, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Based on official tax filings, Washington State University Foundation has $112M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Washington State University Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(A)(v)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $112M in annual revenue. The organization has 165 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Washington State University Foundation. 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 State University Foundation 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 72% 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.

As a premier public, land-grant and research institution, Washington State University enhances the intellectual, creative, and practical abilities of the individuals, institutions and communities that we serve by fostering learning and inquiry in all their forms. Washington State University Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $112M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Washington State University Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Washington State University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911075542, 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
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
142

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MI
Michael C C••••••
VP Advancement & CEO WSU Foundation

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Coach Garcia Rosado Selected for Men’s Final Four Event - Washington State University Athletics
Mar 2026
wsucougars.com
Cougars Add to Football Staff - Washington State University Athletics - Washington State University Athletics
Mar 2026
wsucougars.com
Baseball Game at Gonzaga Postponed To Wednesday - Washington State University Athletics
Mar 2026
wsucougars.com
Cougar Trio Earns CSC Academic All-District Team - Washington State University Athletics
Mar 2026
wsucougars.com
Abraham, Villa Named CSC Academic All-District - Washington State University Athletics
Mar 2026
wsucougars.com
WSU Heads to Spokane For Tuesday Matchup at Gonzaga - Washington State University Athletics
Mar 2026
wsucougars.com
Lundgren, Revitt Make History With All-America Honors - Washington State University Athletics - Washington State Univers
Mar 2026
wsucougars.com
Matt Priest Named Mountain West Freshman of the Week - Washington State University Athletics - Washington State Universi
Mar 2026
wsucougars.com
Lions Compete Tough in Road Test at No. 74 Washington State - Loyola Marymount University Athletics
Mar 2026
lmulions.com
Revitt Closes NCAA Championships With All-America Accolades - Washington State University Athletics
Mar 2026
wsucougars.com
Form filed
$111.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$106.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$157.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$105.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$88.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$94.3M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$97.1M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$99.5M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$75.4M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$114.9M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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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 - 165 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 165 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 · 1979
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Washington State University Foundation

What is Washington State University Foundation?
Washington State University Foundation is a education gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(a)(v)) based in Pullman, United States. As a premier public, land-grant and research institution, Washington State University enhances the intellectual, creative, and practical abilities of the individuals, institutions and communities that we serve by fostering learning and inquiry in all their forms.
When was Washington State University Foundation founded?
Washington State University Foundation was founded in 1979.
Who leads Washington State University Foundation?
Michael C Connell serves as VP Advancement & CEO WSU Foundation.
Where is Washington State University Foundation located?
Headquartered in Pullman, WA, United States.
What is Washington State University Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Washington State University Foundation trustworthy?
Washington State University Foundation 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 State University Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 911075542. Registration: 91-1075542 (United States).
What is Washington State University Foundation's website?
http://foundation.wsu.edu