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Skidmore College

EIN 14-1338562 · Saratoga Spgs, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE EDUCATION OF PREDOMINANTLY FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATES, A DIVERSE POPULATION OF TALENTED STUDENTS WHO ARE EAGER TO ENGAGE ACTIVELY IN THE LEARNING PROCESS. THE COLLEGE SEEKS TO PREPARE LIBERALLY EDUCATED GRADUATES TO CONTINUE THEIR QUEST FOR KNOWLEDGE AND TO MAKE THE CHOICES REQUIRED OF INFORMED, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. SKIDMORE FACULTY AND STAFF CREATE A CHALLENGING YET SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT CULTIVATES STUDENTS' INTELLECTUAL AND PERSONAL EXCELLENCE, ENCOURAGING THEM TO EXPAND THEIR EXPECTATIONS OF THEMSELVES WHILE THEY ENRICH THEIR ACADEMIC UNDERSTANDING.

Income
$286.9 million
Spending
$268.2 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
3,195
Volunteers
1,327
Highest pay
$790,429, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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

    26 of 27 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 May 31, 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 (4)
  1. $58.7 million spent. INSTRUCTION AND RESEARCH: INCLUDES ALL EXPENSES FOR ALL ACTIVITIES THAT ARE A PART OF THE COLLEGE'S INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM. THE COLLEGE PROVIDES LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 2700 STUDENTS AND MAINTAINS A STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO OF APPROXIMATELY 8:1.
  2. $77.2 million spent. STUDENT AID: INCLUDES EXPENSES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE FORM OF GRANTS TO STUDENTS, RESULTING FROM SELECTION BY THE INSTITUTION FROM A NEEDS-BASED PROGRAM. CURRENTLY, APPROXIMATELY 54.6% OF SKIDMORE STUDENTS ARE RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND/OR WORK AWARDS WHICH ARE OFFERED SINGLY OR IN VARIOUS COMBINATIONS.
  3. $28.7 million spent. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT: INCLUDES EXPENSES FOR CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE LEVEL ACTIVITIES CONCERNED WITH MANAGEMENT OF THE ENTIRE INSTITUTION. ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS INCLUDE FISCAL OPERATIONS, PLANNING AND BUDGETING, HUMAN RESOURCES, PURCHASING, CAMPUS SAFETY, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ETC.
  4. $61.0 million spent. HIGHER EDUCATION: OTHER: INCLUDES STUDENT SERVICES, ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND OTHER AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES. STUDENT SERVICES INCLUDES EXPENSES FOR ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT TO STUDENTS. THESE UNITS INCLUDE HEALTH SERVICES, COUNSELING CENTER, ATHLETICS, INTERFAITH PROGRAMS, ETC. ACADEMIC SUPPORT INCLUDES ALL EXPENSES FOR ALL ACTIVITIES THAT ARE PART OF THE COLLEGE'S ACADEMIC MISSION. AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES INCLUDES EXPENSES FOR ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS THAT EXIST TO FURNISH GOODS OR SERVICES TO STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF, AND THAT CHARGE A FEE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE COST OF THE GOODS OR SERVICES. FACILITIES INCLUDE TWELVE DORMS AND APARTMENT COMPLEXES PROVIDING HOUSING TO APPROXIMATELY 2220 STUDENTS, TWO DINING HALLS, A BOOKSTORE, SNACK BAR, CHILD CENTER, AND TELEPHONE SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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 November 6, 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 May 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 January 1939.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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