Clarkson College
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is preparing students to professionally provide high quality, ethical, and compassionate health care services.
- Income
- $40.9 million
- Spending
- $42.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- -0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 48%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $2.8 million, director/nm ceo designee
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
Fair: 54 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 13 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $34.5 million spent. Tuition & Fees Clarkson College has prepared students to professionally provide high quality, ethical and compassionate healthcare services since 1888. Over more than 130 years, we've established a new campus, expanded our healthcare education program offerings and adopted a new name. All the while, we've maintained a commitment to preparing our students to be the best in various realms of healthcare. This commitment to excellence has and always will remain a defining quality of Clarkson College. Clarkson College offers certificate and degree opportunities (including bachelors, masters, and doctoral) in the fields of Nursing, Healthcare Business, Community Health, Healthcare Education Leadership, Health Information Management, Physical Therapist Assistant, Psychology, Radiography & Medical Imaging, Medical Imaging Informatics and Professional Development. The College has maintained continuous accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission North Center Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) since 1984.
- $2.9 million spent. Auxiliary Services Auxillary services support the college's acedemic and adminstrative functions by providing convenience for students, faculty and staff through providing quality products and services. Clarkson College is constantly adding to and enhancing their resources so students can reach their academic goals and make the most out of their education. In 2004, the College opened a two-story Student Center complete with a Bookstore, community commons area and student success center. Connected to the Student Center is an apartment-style, 140-bed Residence Hall. In 2006, the Clarkson Service League Heritage Garden and courtyard completed the space between the Student Center and main College building. In 2009, there was a renovation of the Student Services Suite bringing together many student-centric services in one location, including Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid and Student Accounts. The change created a convenient, welcoming space for students and visitors.
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
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1989.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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