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EIN 15-0543659

Clarkson University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2,306
City
Potsdam
State
New York
Year formed
1896
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
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
$233,432,357
2023
Total expenses
$250,492,532
2023
Total assets
$480,841,124
2023
Num. employees
2,306
2023

Program areas at Clarkson University

Conferences & workshops
Extracurricular programs, general/other auxiliary enterprises such as housing, dining, and recreational services for its students (2,639 fte students).

Grants made by Clarkson University

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Potsdam Volunteer Rescue SquadDonation$30,000

Who funds Clarkson University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustPublic, Societal Benefit$1,707,500
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$222,759
DAFgiving360Education$181,171
...and 87 more grants received totalling $3,314,857

Financials for Clarkson University

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$31,921,438
Program services$197,282,966
Investment income and dividends$2,152,939
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,485,203
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$3,560,217
Total revenues$233,432,357

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Data update history
April 22, 2025
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $66,994 from American Online Giving Foundation
April 1, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 19 new grant, including a grant for $315,000 from Eleanor B Rea Charitable Tuw 18365480
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Dan and Terese Heintzelman Family FND
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity 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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