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Juilliard School

EIN 13-1624067 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL IS TO CULTIVATE EXCELLENCE THROUGH THE HIGHEST CALIBER OF EDUCATION IN MUSIC, DANCE, AND DRAMA FOR GIFTED STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, SO THEY MAY ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL, EXPANDING THE REACH AND ELEVATING THE IMPACT OF THE ARTS.

Income
$231.7 million
Spending
$198.6 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 35%
Employees
2,969
Volunteers
47
Highest pay
$1.3 million, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    36 of 37 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $100.2 million spent. JUILLIARD'S PRIMARY PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT IS PROVIDING INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC, DANCE, AND DRAMA TO APPROXIMATELY 1,200 STUDENTS IN ITS COLLEGE AND PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS. THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDED INSTRUCTION INCLUDE COMPENSATION (SALARIES AND EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS) RELATING TO THE EDUCATIONAL FUNCTION OF THE SCHOOL, OCCUPANCY COSTS ALLOCABLE TO INSTRUCTION, TEACHING MATERIALS AND SERVICES, AND INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR.
  2. $39.0 million spent. PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS IS A HIGH PRIORITY OF THE SCHOOL, SO THAT FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WILL NOT BE A BARRIER TO ENTRY FOR ITS TALENTED MUSICIANS, ACTORS, AND DANCERS. STUDENT ASSISTANCE INCLUDES SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, PRIZES, CERTAIN GRANTS, AND FEDERAL AID GRANTS RECEIVED AND DISTRIBUTED TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS. APPROXIMATELY 88% OF THE COLLEGE POPULATION OF THE SCHOOL (945 STUDENTS IN TOTAL) RECEIVED STUDENT ASSISTANCE DURING 2024-2025.
  3. $11.4 million spent. DURING 2024-2025 THE SCHOOL SUPPORTED ITS MISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH PROGRAM SERVICES INDIRECTLY RELATED TO THE EDUCATION OF TALENTED MUSICIANS, ACTORS AND DANCERS. SUCH INDIRECT PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMMING, AUXILIARY SERVICES SUCH AS THE JUILLIARD STORE AND THE STUDENT RESIDENCE HALL, AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT COSTS.
  4. $4.1 million spent. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
  5. $7.1 million spent. STUDENT PERFORMING ARTS PRODUCTION

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1934.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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