Illinois Institute of Technology
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE DISTINCTIVE AND RELEVANT EDUCATION IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF SCIENTIFIC, TECHNOLOGICAL, AND PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE CREATION AND INNOVATION.
- Income
- $448.5 million
- Spending
- $458.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- -4.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 76%
- Employees
- 3,798
- Volunteers
- 270
- Highest pay
- $865,337, 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
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 48% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2563 of 65 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (5)
- $261.7 million spent. INSTRUCTION SUPPORT:- Illinois Institute of Technology's (IIT) seven colleges allow students to discover new frontiers in engineering, science, architecture, business, design, human sciences, applied technology, and law. The school's nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs offer exceptional preparation for professions that require technological sophistication, an innovative mindset, and an entrepreneurial spirit. The University's emphasis on collaboration and interdisciplinary study and research will prepare students to work across traditional boundaries and to experience a professional future where success knows no limits. (SEE SCHEDULE O) The University's research is the hallmark of our culture of excellence. Our faculty, students, and staff are leading bold research and discovery in fields where technology and innovation are creating significant, meaningful change. We are contributing to advances in computation and data, energy and sustainability, deep science and engineering, health and wellness, social justice, and urban futures. Throughout our colleges, and research institutes and centers, IIT's researchers are conducting research that matters in our everyday lives. Illinois Tech is one of 14 centers collaborating on a new nationwide nutrition study that will help advance the development of personalized nutrition plans. Another research project is aimed at finding ways to reduce wasted food nationally. Since 1995, the University's signature Interprofessional Projects Program (IPRO) joins together students from various academic disciplines to work as a team to tackle real-world problems, often on behalf of companies and nonprofits that sponsor the projects, using design-centered methodology and innovative thinking. A required academic program, IPRO teaches leadership, creativity, teamwork, design thinking, and project management to prepare students to succeed in a professional work environment. IPRO student teams have explored a range of ambitious topics. These include developing a platform for safe drug disposal, designing a net-zero community, harvesting condensate from HVAC systems to create drinking water for humans, and hundreds more. Every idea needs fuel to be successful. IIT's Idea Shop helps to ignite ideas with cutting-edge tools to enable students to transform their designs, products, and inventions into reality. In this state-of-the-art, rapid-prototyping lab, full-time staff and a diverse group of student workers advise users on equipment use, mechanical and electrical design, embedded systems programming, and much more. As a campus wide resource, students can use the Idea Shop for a class, research project, or their own personal endeavor. Under the College of Architecture is the university's award-winning Design/Build studios that allow students to design and construct full-scale buildings, fulfilling the notion of a "hands-on" education. The college emphasizes applied studio work under the instruction of practicing architects; the study of architectural theory; interdisciplinary learning; digital technologies; sustainability; design/build; and international study. Instruction supports over 50 plus academic majors and special degree programs and more than 70 minors and is made up of almost 7,500 students, including 3,190 undergraduates, 2,389 graduate, 888 law, 1,032 business, and many students in certificate/non-degree or continuing education programs. The University offered and awarded 613 Bachelor, 2,543 Master, 229 J.D., and 60 Ph.D. degrees during the 2025 academic year. (Expenses $ 15,924,762 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 17,017,965) AUXILIARY SERVICES:- This provides for campus housing and dining for the students and includes residence halls and a dining room, apartment-style buildings, eight fraternity houses, and two sorority houses. (Expenses $ 6,534,000 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 7,482,940) ACADEMIC SUPPORT:- IIT provides students with the information skills to compete in today's challenging and rapidly changing environment through its several libraries and academic computing centers allowing students access to terminals. In addition, the Academic Resource Center office offers several programs that provide peer tutoring, exam reviews, advising, and counseling.
- $78.4 million spent. RESEARCH:- Research is the hallmark of our culture of excellence. Our faculty, students, and staff are leading bold research and discovery in fields where technology and innovation are creating significant, meaningful change. Our researchers are conducting research that matters in our everyday lives. We are contributing to advances in computation and data, health and wellness, and urban futures. Throughout our colleges and research centers, and in topics as varied as energy, theoretical physics, and social justice, our research reflects our commitment to scientific, technological, and professional knowledge creation and innovation. (SEE SCHEUDLE O) Research awards received in fiscal year 2025 were $52.1 million. The University received awards in the areas of science, engineering, technology, mathematics, and food safety all of which are synergistic with the strategic plan. Notably, the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department received 16 awards totaling $4.7 million and the Computer Science Department also received 25 awards for $6.9 million. The Biomedical Engineering Department received 17 awards for $3.5 million, Mechanical Material and Aerospace Engineering 45 awards totaling $6.5 million, Physics Department 38 awards totaling $2.8 million, and the Department of Psychology 23 awards for $5.2 million. In addition, the National Center for Food Safety and Technology received 1 award totaling $3.8 million and the Biology Department was granted 17 awards for $4.8 million.
- $28.9 million spent. STUDENT SERVICES:- This program provides health, academic, career services, transitional assistance, student orientation, and other student services including the student finance center, admissions, and registration. (Expenses $ 15,924,762 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 17,017,965) AUXILIARY SERVICES:- This provides for campus housing and dining for the students and includes residence halls and a dining room, apartment-style buildings, eight fraternity houses, and two sorority houses. (Expenses $ 6,534,000 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 7,482,940) ACADEMIC SUPPORT:- IIT provides students with the information skills to compete in today's challenging and rapidly changing environment through its several libraries and academic computing centers allowing students access to terminals. In addition, the Academic Resource Center office offers several programs that provide peer tutoring, exam reviews, advising, and counseling.
- $15.9 million spent. AUXILIARY SERVICES:- This provides for campus housing and dining for the students and includes residence halls and a dining room, apartment-style buildings, eight fraternity houses, and two sorority houses.
- $6.5 million spent. ACADEMIC SUPPORT:- IIT provides students with the information skills to compete in today's challenging and rapidly changing environment through its several libraries and academic computing centers allowing students access to terminals. In addition, the Academic Resource Center office offers several programs that provide peer tutoring, exam reviews, advising, and counseling.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1941.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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