North Central College
North central college prepares students to become curious, engaged, ethical, and purposeful citizens and leaders in local, national and global contexts.
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North central college prepares students to become curious, engaged, ethical, and purposeful citizens and leaders in local, national and global contexts.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNorth 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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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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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