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North Central College

North central college prepares students to become curious, engaged, ethical, and purposeful citizens and leaders in local, national and global contexts.

Education Naperville, IL EIN 362169157 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About North Central College

Nationally ranked, North Central combines state-of-the-art facilities with cutting-edge programs to help you exceed your personal best.

Founded
Headquarters
Naperville, IL
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1940

Mission

North central college prepares students to become curious, engaged, ethical, and purposeful citizens and leaders in local, national and global contexts.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.51%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

North Central College is a registered education nonprofit based in Naperville, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1861 and has been operating for 165 years. Its EIN is 362169157. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $160M in annual revenue. 161 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

North Central College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

North Central College is located in Naperville, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1861 and has been active for 165 years.

Based on official tax filings, North Central College has $160M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

North Central College is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $160M in annual revenue. The organization has 161 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for North Central College. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

North Central College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Nationally ranked, North Central combines state-of-the-art facilities with cutting-edge programs to help you exceed your personal best. North Central College is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1861.

Among education charities registered in United States: North Central College's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $160M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to North Central College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 362169157, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
1,601

Leadership

MA
Maryellen Skerik
Vice President for Finance

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Abiodun G•••••••••••
PROVOST/VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
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Ali S•••••
TRUSTEE
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Andrea B•••
TRUSTEE
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Annette K•••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Carli F•••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David W K•••••
Vice Chair, Business Affairs
DI
Diane A••••••
DEAN-SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DO
Donald S••••
Vice Chair, Institutional Advancement
ER
Erin L B•••••
Vice chair, enrollment and student affairs
ES
Esther T B•••••••
TRUSTEE
FR
Frank H••••••
PROF/DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
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Hee-Soo J•••
TRUSTEE
HO
Holly H•••••••
TRUSTEE
IN
Insun H•
TRUSTEE
JA
James a M•••••••
Chair of the Board
JA
James G•••
VP COMMUNICATION AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
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Jeff O•••••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jeffrey K S••••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jessica B••••
VP FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND ATHLETICS Started 08.11.21
JO
John H••••••
TRUSTEE
JO
John K•••••••••
TRUSTEE
JO
Jonathan D••••••
TRUSTEE
JO
Joseph M•••••
TRUSTEE
KA
Kathryn B••••••
TRUSTEE
KE
Kevin M G••••••
Board Secretary
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$160.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$161.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$140.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$148.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$135.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$135.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
North Central College This page 89 $160.1 million -
River City Education Services 93 $59.0 million 99%
Lowell Whiteman School 93 $8.0 million 90%
University of Ontario Institute of Technology 93 $197.8 million 89%
Compass Academy Charter School Inc 93 $17.7 million 86%
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo 93 $433,382 100%
Norman Howard School Inc 93 $6.0 million 86%
Monroe Christian School Society 93 $2.4 million 87%
Westbury Friends School 93 $952,618 86%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 161 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about North Central College

What is North Central College?
North Central College is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Naperville, United States. Nationally ranked, North Central combines state-of-the-art facilities with cutting-edge programs to help you exceed your personal best.
When was North Central College founded?
North Central College was founded in 1861.
Who leads North Central College?
Maryellen Skerik serves as Vice President for Finance.
Where is North Central College located?
Headquartered in Naperville, IL, United States.
What is North Central College's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is North Central College trustworthy?
North Central College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is North Central College's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362169157.
What is North Central College's website?
http://www.northcentralcollege.edu