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International Technological University Foundation

EIN 94-2955205 · Santa Clara, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceWeak35 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ITU PIONEERS A MODERN, INDUSTRYFOCUSED EDUCATIONAL MODEL TO DELIVER EDUCATION GLOBALLY.ITU'S EDUCATIONAL PEDAGOGY CULTIVATES INNOVATIVE THINKING, ETHICAL LEADERSHIP, AND AN NTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT THROUGH PRACTICAL, INDUSTRY RELEVANT CURRICULUM THAT REFLECTS SILICON VALLEY'S CULTURE. ITU CLOSES THE EMPLOYMENT SKILLS GAP AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO LEAD SUCCESSFUL, ENRICHING LIVES AS MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTORS TO THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
14 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
28
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$146,000, cto

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 54% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $1.9 million spent. ITU PROVIDES GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AT THE MASTER'S LEVEL (MS) IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE/COMPUTER ENGINEERING (SE/CE), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (EE), DIGITAL ARTS, DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION & CYBER SECURITY, AND ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT. ITU ALSO OFFERS A MASTER'S OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) WITH CONCENTRATIONS IN AREA OF BUSINESS ANALYTICS, HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, AND GENERAL MBA. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND IN INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES. IN ADDITION, ITU OFFERS A DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 March 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as delinquent as of December 31, 2000. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    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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