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Washington University

The washington university is a co-educational, nondenominational university with a long and distinguished history of teaching, research and (cont'd on schedule o)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Washington University

At WashU, we’re connecting learners, thinkers, leaders and doers who inspire each other to ask big questions and find real solutions — together.

Founded
Headquarters
Saint Louis, MO
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1933

Mission

The washington university is a co-educational, nondenominational university with a long and distinguished history of teaching, research and (cont'd on schedule o)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
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: 0.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Washington University is a registered education nonprofit based in Saint Louis, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1853 and has been operating for 173 years. Its EIN is 430653611. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $5.1B in annual revenue. 265 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Washington University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Washington University is located in Saint Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1853 and has been active for 173 years.

Based on official tax filings, Washington University has $5.1B in annual revenue. 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 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 $5.1B in annual revenue. The organization has 265 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Washington 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.

Washington University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 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.

At WashU, we’re connecting learners, thinkers, leaders and doers who inspire each other to ask big questions and find real solutions — together. Washington University is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1853.

Among education charities registered in United States: Washington University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $5.1B is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Washington University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 430653611, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1B+
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

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Angie Leahy
Controller

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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EXEC VC FINANCE & CFO
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Andrea J G••••
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Andrew C••••••••
DEP CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
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Andrew C T•••••
TRUSTEE
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Andrew D N•••••
TRUSTEE - CHAIR
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Andrew M•••••
CHANCELLOR
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Andrew M B•••••
TRUSTEE - VICE CHAIR
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Angie L••••
Controller
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Anna G•••••••
VC STUDENT AFF. (AS OF 6/21)
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Anna M••••••
TRUSTEE
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Arnold W D•••••
TRUSTEE
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Barbara S••••• T•••••
TRUSTEE
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PROVOST & EXEC VC ACAD AFFAIRS
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Beverly W••••••• - J••••• 7••
PROVOST & EXEC VC ACAD AFFAIRS
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Charles G•••••••
VICE CH. ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
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Chris K•••• - D••••••• 1•••
VC & CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
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Corinna C•••••
TRUSTEE
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Craig D S••••••
TRUSTEE - VICE CHAIR
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David B•••••••••
FORMER EXEC VC ALUMNI & DEV
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David L S••••••
TRUSTEE
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David P C•••••
TRUSTEE
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David P•••••••••
EXEC VC MEDICAL AFFAIRS
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Faith Blethen joins George Washington University Board of Trustees - Boothbay Register
Jun 2026
www.boothbayregister.com
Anushree Vichare named George Washington health institute interim director - The American Bazaar
Jun 2026
americanbazaaronline.com
University of Scranton clinical rehab counseling reunion - Scranton Times-Tribune
Jun 2026
www.thetimes-tribune.com
There are no Supreme Court vacancies, but some judges are acting like there might be - The Washington Post
May 2026
www.washingtonpost.com
Mayberg elevated to Assistant Basketball Coach at Eastern Washington - HoopDirt
May 2026
hoopdirt.com
#GWToDo: Pride Month 2026 - GW Today
May 2026
gwtoday.gwu.edu
Meet the 2026 Presidential Scholars - WWU News
May 2026
news.wwu.edu
St. Louis researchers receive recognition for groundbreaking Alzheimer’s diagnostic test - STLPR
May 2026
www.stlpr.org
Baker, Cable, and Thomas Named CSC Academic All-District - Central Washington University Athletics
May 2026
wildcatsports.com
The George Washington University, Medical Faculty Associates, Inc. and Universal Health Services, Inc. Reach Agreement t
May 2026
southfloridahospitalnews.com
Form filed
$5086.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$5567.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$4891.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$5068.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Washington University This page 66 $5.1 billion -
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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 265 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Washington University

What is Washington University?
Washington University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Saint Louis, United States. At WashU, we’re connecting learners, thinkers, leaders and doers who inspire each other to ask big questions and find real solutions — together.
When was Washington University founded?
Washington University was founded in 1853.
Who leads Washington University?
Angie Leahy serves as Controller.
Where is Washington University located?
Headquartered in Saint Louis, United States.
What is Washington University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Washington University trustworthy?
Washington University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 430653611.
What is Washington University's website?
http://www.wustl.edu