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Willamette University

Through nationally distinctive programs connecting liberal education to professional practice, willamette university prepares graduates to turn knowledge into action and lead lives of achievement, contribution, and meaning.

Education Salem, OR EIN 930386972 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Willamette University

Willamette University is a private university located in Salem and Portland, Oregon. Learn more about our undergraduate, computing, law, and MBA programs.

Founded
Headquarters
Salem, OR
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 1935

Mission

Through nationally distinctive programs connecting liberal education to professional practice, willamette university prepares graduates to turn knowledge into action and lead lives of achievement, contribution, and meaning.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.28%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

$0.89
Program expenses$0.89 ($176.0 million)
89% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Willamette University is a registered education nonprofit based in Salem, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1842 and has been operating for 184 years. Its EIN is 930386972. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $176M in annual revenue. 273 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Willamette University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Willamette University is located in Salem, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1842 and has been active for 184 years.

Based on official tax filings, Willamette University has $176M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% 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.

Willamette 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 $176M in annual revenue. The organization has 273 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Willamette 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.

Willamette University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 89% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. 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.

Willamette University is a private university located in Salem and Portland, Oregon. Learn more about our undergraduate, computing, law, and MBA programs. Willamette University is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1842.

Among education charities registered in United States: Willamette University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $176M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Willamette University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 930386972, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AN
Anne Gallagher
VP Of Finance & CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Anne G••••••••
VP Of Finance & CFO
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Anne G•••••••• A••••••••
VP OF BUDGET & FACILITIES
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Bj W•••••
TRUSTEE
BJ
Bj W••••• - 6••••
TRUSTEE
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Bob H•••
TRUSTEE
BO
Bonnie F••••
TRUSTEE
BR
Brian G••••••
DEAN, COLLEGE OF LAW
BR
Brian H••••
TRUSTEE
BR
Brian R H••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Carol L•••
PROVOST AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
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Charlotte C••••••••
TRUSTEE
CH
Charlotte P C••••••••
TRUSTEE
CO
Colby R T•••••
TRUSTEE
CO
Colby T•••••
TRUSTEE - 06/30/2023
CO
Colleen K••••••• C•••• O•
STAFF, ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
CO
Cortlandt A C•••••
TRUSTEE
CO
Cortlandt C•••••
TRUSTEE
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Curtis B•••••••• R•••••••
CAROL WENDT CHAIR IN BUSINESS LAW
DA
Dale C S••••
TRUSTEE
DA
Dale S••••
TRUSTEE - 06/30/2023
DA
Daniel V•••••
Sr VP, COO & Treasurer
DA
Daniel V••••• S• V•••
PRESIDENT, COO & TREASURER
DA
David D••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Debra R•••••• J•••••••
PROFESSOR OF FREE ENTERPRISE
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Elizabeth J L••••
VICE CHAIR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$175.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$163.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$137.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$131.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$130.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Willamette University This page 93 $175.8 million 89%
River City Education Services 93 $59.0 million 99%
Lowell Whiteman School 93 $8.0 million 90%
University of Ontario Institute of Technology 93 $197.8 million 89%
Compass Academy Charter School Inc 93 $17.7 million 86%
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo 93 $433,382 100%
Norman Howard School Inc 93 $6.0 million 86%
Monroe Christian School Society 93 $2.4 million 87%
Westbury Friends School 93 $952,618 86%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 273 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 Willamette University

What is Willamette University?
Willamette University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Salem, United States. Willamette University is a private university located in Salem and Portland, Oregon. Learn more about our undergraduate, computing, law, and MBA programs.
When was Willamette University founded?
Willamette University was founded in 1842.
Who leads Willamette University?
Anne Gallagher serves as VP Of Finance & CFO.
Where is Willamette University located?
Headquartered in Salem, United States.
What is Willamette University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Willamette University trustworthy?
Willamette University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Willamette University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 930386972.
What is Willamette University's website?
http://www.willamette.edu