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Corporation of Haverford College

EIN 23-6002304 · Haverford, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HAVERFORD COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION IN THE BROADEST SENSE. THIS EDUCATION, BASED ON A RICH ACADEMIC CURRICULUM AT ITS CORE, IS DISTINGUISHED BY A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND A CONCERN FOR INDIVIDUAL GROWTH. HAVERFORD HAS CHOSEN TO REMAIN SMALL AND FOSTER A CLOSE STUDENT/FACULTY RELATIONSHIP TO ACHIEVE THESE OBJECTIVES. THE COLLEGE'S RIGOROUS ACADEMIC PROGRAM IS FLEXIBLE IN FORM AND CONTENT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS, AND RESTS ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE ABLE STUDENTS WHO COME HERE WILL USE THEIR CAPABILITIES FULLY. HAVERFORD'S FACULTY ARE NOTED FOR STRENGTH IN BOTH SCHOLARSHIP AND TEACHING, AND ITS MEMBERS EXPECT TO TRANSMIT TO STUDENTS THEIR ENTHUSIASM AND HIGH STANDARDS. THE FACULTY MEMBERS ARE TEACHING AT AN UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES BY CHOICE, AND THEY EXPECT TO LEARN, AS WELL AS TEACH, IN THE CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH UNDERGRADUATES.

Income
$212.5 million
Spending
$180.7 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
2,023
Volunteers
490
Highest pay
$788,529, 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    30 of 31 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $106.3 million spent. THE COLLEGE'S ACADEMIC RELATED EXPENDITURES INCLUDE INSTRUCTION (UNDERGRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS), ACADEMIC SUPPORT, FINANCIAL AID, AND RESEARCH. THESE EXPENSES SUPPORTED 1,489 STUDENT FTE AND 185.4 FACULTY FTE. THE COLLEGE CONFERRED 398 DEGREES IN 24/25. EXTERNAL INTERNSHIPS (OFF-CAMPUS) TOTALING $690,558 WERE AWARDED TO 240 STUDENTS. RESEARCH STIPENDS TOTALING $804,042 WERE AWARDED TO 284 STUDENTS. THE MAJORITY OF RESEARCH AWARDS ARE IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES. FEDERAL FUNDS SUPPORTED 35 SPONSORED PROJECTS. OTHER SUPPORT COMES FROM PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, DONOR DESIGNATED FUNDS, AND INTERNALLY DESIGNATED (UNRESTRICTED) FUNDS. THE COLLEGE ALSO SPENT FUNDS ON FINANCIAL AID: HAVERFORD COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $42,756,935 WERE AWARDED TO 722 STUDENTS AND FSEOG AWARDS TOTALING $187,972 WERE RECEIVED BY 95 STUDENTS.
  2. $21.8 million spent. AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES: DORMS, DINING CENTER, FACULTY HOUSING, AND CONFERENCE PROGRAMS. HAVERFORD IS A RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTION WHERE MOST OF THE STUDENT BODY LIVE ON CAMPUS AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN CAMPUS LIFE. THE DORMS HOUSED AN AVERAGE OF 1,357 STUDENTS, AN AVERAGE OF 899 STUDENTS WERE ON A FULL MEAL PLAN, AND AN AVERAGE OF 359 WERE ON PARTIAL MEAL PLANS. HAVERFORD PROVIDED 59 HOUSING UNITS FOR RENT TO THE FACULTY TO FOSTER EDUCATIONAL INTERACTION WITH STUDENTS.
  3. $23.2 million spent. STUDENT SERVICES: DEAN, REGISTRAR, COUNSELING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH SERVICES, ATHLETICS, DISABILITY SERVICES, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES. WHILE THESE OFFICES SUPPORT STUDENT HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND WELL-BEING IN DIFFERENT WAYS, THEY ALL SHARE AN APPROACH THAT IS BASED ON RESPECT FOR STUDENT CHOICES AND A FUNDAMENTAL COMMITMENT TO THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. THE STAFF OF THESE OFFICES ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL BOTH AS INDIVIDUALS AND AS MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE RECENT 6-YEAR GRADUATION RATES FOR THE COLLEGE HAVE BEEN 89% OR HIGHER. BASED ON THE ENTIRE CLASS OF 2024, 29% PROCEEDED DIRECTLY TO GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL AND 65% WERE EMPLOYED, UNDERTAKING VOLUNTEER WORK OR AWARDED A FELLOWSHIP WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION. 6% WERE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OR UNKNOWN AT THAT POINT. FOR THE 10 YEAR PERIOD FROM 2012-2022, HAVERFORD COLLEGE GRADUATES EARNED DOCTORATE DEGREES AT A RATE OF 16.1%, WHICH PLACES HAVERFORD 5TH AMONG LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES AND 9TH OVERALL.

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 January 1941.

    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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