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Uchicago Research International Limited

EIN 26-2741573 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENGAGE IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD ON BEHALF OF AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
17.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$1.2 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (3)
  1. $1.6 million spent. UCHICAGO RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL ESTABLISHED A WHOLLY FOREIGN OWNED ENTITY IN BEIJING, CHINA. THIS ENTITY OPERATES THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CENTER IN BEIJING TO SERVE AS A PERMANENT BASE FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO'S SCHOLARSHIP IN CHINA AND SUPPORTS THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS WHO WISH TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND PURSUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN CHINA.
  2. $175,639 spent. UCHICAGO RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL ACQUIRED UCHICAGO RESEARCH BANGLADESH LLC, A DISREGARDED INTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN THE USA UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. URB CONDUCTS RESEARCH, TRAINING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HUMAN HEALTH IN BANGLADESH AND BEYOND. URB WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE SCIENTISTS, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN BANGLADESH, USA AND OTHER COUNTRIES. THE MISSION OF URB IS TO IMPROVE EQUITY IN HEALTH, REDUCE RISK AND DETERMINE DETERMINANTS FOR HEALTH AND ITS APPROPRIATE INTERVENTIONS. RESEARCH IS PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL RISK FACTORS CAUSING SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEMS.
  3. UCHICAGO RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL ESTABLISHED A WHOLLY FOREIGN OWNED ENTITY IN NEW DELHI, INDIA. THIS ENTITY OPERATES THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CENTER IN NEW DELHI TO SERVE AS A PERMANENT BASE FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO'S SCHOLARSHIP IN INDIA AND SUPPORTS THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS WHO WISH TO CONNECT RESEARCH AND PURSUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIA.

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 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 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 November 2010.

    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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