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EIN 15-0543659

Clarkson University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2,329
City
Potsdam
State
New York
Year formed
1896
Most recent tax filings
2025-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B43: University or Technological Institute
Description
Clarkson University offers instruction and research to its 3,720 FTE undergraduate and graduate students, while also providing public service and campus support. The university has been ranked in Tier One of U.S. News & World Report's 2022 'Best Colleges’ rankings. In addition to academic programs, Clarkson offers auxiliary enterprises such as housing, dining, and recreational services for its 2,815 FTE students. The university is located in Potsdam, NY.
Total revenues
$223,546,409
2025
Total expenses
$240,129,922
2025
Total assets
$454,591,531
2025
Num. employees
2,329
2025

Program areas at Clarkson University

Conferences & workshops
Extracurricular programs, general/other auxiliary enterprises such as housing, dining, and recreational services for its students (2,274 fte students).

Grants made by Clarkson University

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Potsdam Volunteer Fire DepartmentDonation$30,000

Who funds Clarkson University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard CharitableFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$2,231,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$679,600
DAFgiving360Education$276,250
...and 88 more grants received totalling $4,900,179

Financials for Clarkson University

RevenuesFYE 06/2025
Total grants, contributions, etc.$34,117,456
Program services$180,813,221
Investment income and dividends$3,095,931
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,221,690
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$4,298,111
Total revenues$223,546,409
Data update history
September 22, 2026
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $85,062 from American Online Giving Foundation
July 19, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
June 22, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
June 21, 2026
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 21, 2026
Received grants
Identified 32 new grant, including a grant for $201,100 from Eleanor B Rea Trust Uw 18365480
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizationsHead Start programs
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationPolitical advocacyConducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportManagement and technical assistanceCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
8 Clarkson Ave Box 5546
Potsdam, NY 13699
County
St. Lawrence County, NY
Website URL
clarkson.edu/ 
Phone
(315) 268-2089
Facebook page
ClarksonUniversity 
Twitter profile
@clarksonuniv 
IRS details
EIN
15-0543659
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1896
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B43: University or Technological Institute
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
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