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Toronto Metropolitan University

EIN 98-1651870 · Canada

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The special mission of Toronto Metropolitan University is the advancement of applied knowledge and research to address societal needs, and the provision of programs of study that provides a balance between theory and application that prepares students for careers in professional and quasi-professional fields. As a leading centre for applied education, it is recognized for the excellence of its teaching, the relevance of its curriculum and success of its students in achieving their academic and career objectives, the quality of its scholarships, research and creative activity and its commitment to accessibility lifelong learning and involvement in the broader community. The TMU School of Medicine received preliminary accreditation for its MD program on September 27, 2024. The school will focus on developing innovative, well-rounded physicians who are responsive to societal and community needs. Admissions will begin on October 9 for the 2025 academic year starting in September 2025.

Income
$785.1 million
Spending
$770.4 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
-2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 47%
Employees
0
Volunteers
270
Highest pay
$318,993, president

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

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 14% 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 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    11 of 29 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 April 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 (1)
  1. $728.0 million spent. Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is a leading institution of innovation and entrepreneurship that responds to societal needs through high-quality, professional, and career-related bachelor, master's, and doctoral programs, and relevant scholarly, research, and creative activities. In 2024-25, it awarded 8,111 bachelor's degrees, 156 law degrees, 1,121 master's degrees, 91 professional master's diplomas, and 93 doctoral degrees. Overall student enrolment in the 2024-25 academic year was 47,310 (41,558 FTE) and the university achieved over CAD$131.4 million in research funding. Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is a leading institution of innovation and entrepreneurship that responds to societal need through high-quality, professional, and career-related bachelor, master's, and doctoral programs, and relevant scholarly, research, and creative activities. In 2024-25, it awarded 8,111 bachelor's degrees, 156 law degrees, 1,121 master's degrees, 91 professional master's diplomas, and 93 doctoral degrees. Overall student enrolment in the 2024-25 academic year was 47,310 (41,558 FTE) and the university achieved over CAD$131.4 (USD$94.28) million in research funding.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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 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 April 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 February 2023.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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