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Georgetown University

EIN 53-0196603 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ESTABLISHED IN 1789 IN THE SPIRIT OF THE NEW REPUBLIC, THE UNIVERSITY WAS FOUNDED ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT SERIOUS AND SUSTAINED DISCOURSE AMONG PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT FAITHS, CULTURES AND BELIEFS PROMOTES INTELLECTUAL, ETHICAL AND SPIRITUAL UNDERSTANDING. WE EMBODY THIS PRINCIPLE IN THE DIVERSITY OF OUR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF, OUR COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE AND THE COMMON GOOD, OUR INTELLECTUAL OPENNESS AND OUR INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER. AN ACADEMIC COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO CREATING AND COMMUNICATING KNOWLEDGE, GEORGETOWN PROVIDES EXCELLENT UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN THE JESUIT TRADITION FOR THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE WELL-BEING OF HUMANKIND. GEORGETOWN EDUCATES WOMEN AND MEN TO BE REFLECTIVE LIFELONG LEARNERS, TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN CIVIC LIFE AND TO LIVE GENEROUSLY IN SERVICE TO OTHERS.

Income
$2.3 billion
Spending
$2.1 billion
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
16,024
Volunteers
13,000
Highest pay
$5.2 million, men's basketball coach

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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    37 of 39 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 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 (6)
  1. $941.8 million spent. INSTRUCTION: THE UNIVERSITY CONSISTS OF THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES, GEORGETOWN LAW CENTER, THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES, THE MCCOURT SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY, THE ROBERT E. MCDONOUGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, THE SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES, THE BERKLEY SCHOOL OF NURSING, THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH, THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, AND THE EDMUND A. WALSH SCHOOL OF FOREIGN SERVICE. THESE SCHOOLS OFFER UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREES, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION, ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES, CUSTOM EDUCATION, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY ENROLLED APPROXIMATELY 20,000 STUDENTS AND AWARDED 7,622 DEGREES. (Expenses $ 123,869,821 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 118,668,045) LINE 4D (OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES): AUXILIARY SERVICES: VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF. THE PRIMARY CATEGORIES INCLUDED ARE BANKING, BOOKSTORES, CONFERENCE CENTER AND HOTEL, FOOD AND VENDING, MAIL, PARKING, PRINTING AND GRAPHICS, AND TRANSPORTATION. (Expenses $ 39,625,824 including grants of $ 2,985,985)(Revenue $ 45,404,663) LINE 4D (OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES): PUBLIC SERVICE: THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES THAT ARE INTENDED TO BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS EXTERNAL TO THE UNIVERSITY. (Expenses $ 1,413,399 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 25,054,449) LINE 4D (OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES): OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: INCLUDES EXPENDITURES FOR STUDENT SERVICES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AND THE INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS OUTSIDE THE CONTEXT OF THE FORMAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM.
  2. $420.6 million spent. ACADEMIC SUPPORT: THIS INCLUDES ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY'S PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH MISSIONS. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION, ACADEMIC COMPUTING SUPPORT, ACADEMIC PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT, COURSE AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION, EDUCATIONAL MEDIA SERVICES, AND LIBRARIES.
  3. $350.8 million spent. RESEARCH: ONE OF THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE THROUGH BASIC SCIENCE, CLINICAL RESEARCH AND OTHER RESEARCH. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, FACULTY AND STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN OVER 2,400 RESEARCH PROJECTS IN SCIENCE AND OTHER AREAS. (Expenses $ 123,869,821 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 118,668,045) LINE 4D (OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES): AUXILIARY SERVICES: VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF. THE PRIMARY CATEGORIES INCLUDED ARE BANKING, BOOKSTORES, CONFERENCE CENTER AND HOTEL, FOOD AND VENDING, MAIL, PARKING, PRINTING AND GRAPHICS, AND TRANSPORTATION. (Expenses $ 39,625,824 including grants of $ 2,985,985)(Revenue $ 45,404,663) LINE 4D (OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES): PUBLIC SERVICE: THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES THAT ARE INTENDED TO BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS EXTERNAL TO THE UNIVERSITY. (Expenses $ 1,413,399 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 25,054,449) LINE 4D (OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES): OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: INCLUDES EXPENDITURES FOR STUDENT SERVICES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AND THE INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS OUTSIDE THE CONTEXT OF THE FORMAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM.
  4. $123.9 million spent. LINE 4D (OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES): AUXILIARY SERVICES: VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF. THE PRIMARY CATEGORIES INCLUDED ARE BANKING, BOOKSTORES, CONFERENCE CENTER AND HOTEL, FOOD AND VENDING, MAIL, PARKING, PRINTING AND GRAPHICS, AND TRANSPORTATION.
  5. $39.6 million spent. LINE 4D (OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES): PUBLIC SERVICE: THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES THAT ARE INTENDED TO BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS EXTERNAL TO THE UNIVERSITY.
  6. $1.4 million spent. LINE 4D (OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES): OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: INCLUDES EXPENDITURES FOR STUDENT SERVICES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AND THE INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS OUTSIDE THE CONTEXT OF THE FORMAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM.

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 October 1973.

    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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