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Visit www.yale.eduAbout Yale University
Since its founding in 1701, Yale University has been dedicated to expanding and sharing knowledge, inspiring innovation, and preserving cultural and scientific information for future generations.
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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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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Yale University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1701, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- 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
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyYale University is a registered education nonprofit based in New Haven, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1701 and has been operating for 325 years. Its EIN is 060646973. 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 $6.8B in annual revenue. 130 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Yale University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 060646973. 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.
Yale 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 86% 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.
Yale University is located in New Haven, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1701 and has been active for 325 years. Its registered address is PO Box 208239, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Yale University has $6.8B in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Yale University is classified as an 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 $6.8B in annual revenue. The organization has 130 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Yale 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, Yale University 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
Since its founding in 1701, Yale University has been dedicated to expanding and sharing knowledge, inspiring innovation, and preserving cultural and scientific information for future generations. Yale University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1701.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $6.8B is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Yale University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Yale University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 060646973, 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
YALE 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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8 articles found
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Some Yale professors threaten legal action if university settles admissions complaint with DOJ - CT Insider
Yale Law School Begging Yale University To Find Its Spine Against Donald Trump - Above the Law
KPMB reveals designs for David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University - Dezeen
Stannard Announces Class of 2030 - Yale University - Yale Bulldogs
Four Bulldogs Named AHCA/Krampade Scholar All-Americans - Yale University - Yale Bulldogs
'Cuse Powers Past Yale for Third-Straight Quarters Appearance - Syracuse University Athletics
Yale University’s learning management system down due to data breach - WTNH.com
Football Announces 2026 Schedule - Yale University - Yale Bulldogs
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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 - 130 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · 130 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 · 1701
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Yale University
- What is Yale University?
- Yale University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in New Haven, United States. Since its founding in 1701, Yale University has been dedicated to expanding and sharing knowledge, inspiring innovation, and preserving cultural and scientific information for future generations.
- When was Yale University founded?
- Yale University was founded in 1701.
- Who leads Yale University?
- Stephen C Murphy serves as VP For Finance and CFO.
- Where is Yale University located?
- Headquartered in New Haven, CT, United States.
- What is Yale University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Yale University trustworthy?
- Yale 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 Yale University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 060646973.
- What is Yale University's website?
- https://www.yale.edu