Teachers College Columbia University
83% goes to programs $15 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Teachers College Columbia University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1935, with $267,658,455 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
525 W 120th Street-mailbox 30, New York, NY, 10027 EIN 13-1624202 Since 1935
Revenue (FY2023)
$267.7M
▼ 7.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$270.2M
Net assets
$614.6M
Employees
2,847
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating83% to programs · $15 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Teachers College Columbia University: 83% to programs · $15 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Teachers College Columbia University: 27 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Teachers College Columbia University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Teachers College Columbia University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
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What they do
Research, training and public service: teachers colleges faculty includes some of the most internationally prominent and respected scholars, researchers and practitioners in their various fields. our faculty examine a diverse range of topics, including the impact of poverty on the brain, the legal basis for a constitutional right to education, artificial intelligence in education, gun violence prevention in schools, the impact of microaggressions on wellbeing and language development related to autism. tcs vice dean for research continues to lead efforts to strengthen the institutional infrastructure to support faculty and their work. tcs annual external funded research and training expenditures for fy24 were in excess of $47 million with major funding provided by the us national science foundation, the u.s. department of education, the us department of health & human services, the the william and flora hewlett foundation and other public and non-profit institutions. with a critical voice in national and global discourse, tc emphasizes public and community engagement as opportunities for faculty, staff and students to implement the colleges values into practice for public good. the colleges digital futures institute continues to gain momentum as an interdisciplinary hub that explores innovative uses of technology through teaching, research and public engagement. faculty engaged in policy research are thought leaders and influencers in early childhood education, community colleges, social services, school finance, national learning standards and funding of national health programs. the college brings academic experts and other thought leaders on a range of issues to campus through visiting professorships, named lectures and other events. tc faculty are also widely known for innovative curriculum development in academic subjects; school-based health education; nutrition education; organizational psychology; developmental psychology; and more. teachers college partners with the local community through several innovative school partnerships. the teachers college community school (tccs), located in west harlem, provides expertise, academic enrichment and support throughout the school, specifically: professional development for teachers; development and evaluation of curriculum; and academic enrichment. more than 20 tc students participate in programs at tccs during each academic semester. through tcs edmund w. gordon institute for advanced study, which celebrated its 50th year in 2023, the college also supports the university-assisted community school initiative called raising educational achievement of harlem (reach), which brings together community-based organizations and institutional partners to provide academic support and enrichment, mentoring, and mental health support at local schools. reach supports more than 800 students in three partner schools in central harlem.
Auxiliary enterprises: provides a convenient source of meals and lodging for students enhancing their college experience. another major component of auxiliary enterprises is the teachers college press. established in 1904 as the bureau of publications, the press is one of the oldest and most distinguished publishers of educational materials in the united states. since 1965, when the bureau of publications became teachers college press, its primary purpose has been to publish works that respond to, examine, and confront issues and change pertaining to education and the educational process. over the years, the publication program has included scholarly and professional works in all areas of education-from early childhood and curriculum to philosophy and critical theory; from assessment and school reform to parenting and social issues. it now publishes more than 70 titles a year with more than 1,350 titles in print. among the presss authors are many of the most distinguished educators from throughout the world, including members of the teachers college faculty.
A
Contact & location
- Address
- 525 W 120th Street-mailbox 30, New York, NY, 10027
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Graduate & Professional Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $228.3M (FY2013) to $267.7M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $157.8MNet assets $614.6M
Operating margin
-1.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$772.4M
Total liabilities
$157.8M
Net assets
$614.6M
Salaries & benefits
$163.6M
61% of expenses
Board members
34
33 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $267,658,455▼7.8% | $270,239,796▲2.6% | $614,633,030▲10.6% | $772,432,889▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $290,297,185▼1.9% | $263,318,562▲3.9% | $555,871,327▲10.4% | $725,479,708▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $296,045,956▲18.3% | $253,450,567▲5.9% | $503,733,296▼5.6% | $682,393,811▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $250,184,193▲2.1% | $239,384,624▼0.3% | $533,480,379▲18.2% | $726,324,570▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $245,068,763▼18.2% | $240,070,530▼3.1% | $451,202,616▲11.5% | $639,338,419▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $299,754,373▲23.9% | $247,697,958 | $404,508,057▲11.4% | $595,935,497▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $241,994,078▼3.0% | $247,701,745▲0.9% | $362,980,223▲7.5% | $558,698,819▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $249,454,782▼3.4% | $245,526,021▲3.4% | $337,560,903▲6.4% | $541,129,477▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $258,105,430▲13.1% | $237,464,627▲12.7% | $317,214,304▲1.4% | $524,003,445▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $228,300,756 | $210,694,181▲4.0% | $312,930,432▲14.5% | $521,737,964▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $202,523,913▲2.3% | $273,244,732▲21.8% | $468,152,546▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $198,012,087▲5.2% | $224,372,775▲0.1% | $432,031,506▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $188,195,131▲2.5% | $224,076,059▲30.6% | $386,770,540▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $183,672,196 | $171,529,372 | $364,963,652 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Thomas Bailey — $977,954 (0.36% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bailey | President & Trustee | 40 | $977,954 |
| Sharon Kagan | Professor Early Childhood&family Policy | 40 | $423,827 |
| Tamara Britt | Vp & General Counsel & Interim Vp Ia | 40 | $361,296 |
| Lisa Seales | Vice President For Administration | 40 | $356,700 |
| Henry Perkowski | Vp For Finance and Operations | 40 | $355,795 |
| Kelly Moody | Former Vp For Institutional Advancement | 40 | $349,760 |
| Catherine Embree | Chief of Staff and Secretary of the College | 40 | $340,733 |
| Tani Castaneda | Vp of Enrollment & Student Success | 40 | $336,160 |
| Kimberly Noble | Professor of Neuroscience and Education | 40 | $332,397 |
| Janice Robinson | Vp Diversity & Comm. Affairs | 40 | $332,344 |
| Ezekiel Dixon-roman | Professor of Critical Race, Media, and Educational Studies | 40 | $327,793 |
| Sonya Douglass | Professor of Education Leadership | 40 | $326,757 |
| Andrew Gordon | Professor of Movement Science and Education | 40 | $316,759 |
| Kerryann O'meara | Vp For Academic Affairs, Provost, and Dean | 40 | $239,809 |
| Thomas James | Former Provost & Dean | 40 | $207,603 |
| William Baldwin | Former Interim Provost | 40 | $179,056 |
| Bruce G Wilcox | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Camilla Smith | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carole Sleeper | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Charles Desmond | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | Catering, Educational & Related Srvcs. | $4,180,288 |
| Synovos | Maint, Repair & Operations Supplier | $1,140,205 |
| Offit Capital Advisors LLC | Investment Advisory Srvcs. | $1,049,524 |
| All Campus LLC | Prog, Mktg, Enroll & Retn Srvcs. | $1,005,700 |
| Books International Inc | Publishing Srvcs. | $974,772 |
Grants received · $63.1M total
235 grants to Teachers College Columbia University totaling $63.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Grant, paving the way to equitable, adequate and effective community college funding grant, expanding and sharing the evidence base of key student success reforms grant, supporting national reporting on postsecondary education and workforce training | 2024 | $3,557,052 |
| Lehigh University | — | 2024 | $363,350 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | College excellence program | 2024 | $315,250 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | Operating grant | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $250,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $80,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $77,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $20,471 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Education | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc | Community engagement & advocacy | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $7,600 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $6,750 |
| Northwestern University | Support of research activities | 2023 | $1,978,886 |
Grants made · $150K in FY2023
1 grant totaling $150K in FY2023. All grants made by Teachers College Columbia University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund For Public Schools Inc | Funding for tc community school | $150,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Teachers College Columbia University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Teachers College Columbia University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-1624202, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Teachers College Columbia University's EIN?
- Teachers College Columbia University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1624202.
- How much revenue does Teachers College Columbia University report?
- Teachers College Columbia University reported $267,658,455 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Teachers College Columbia University's spending goes to programs?
- Teachers College Columbia University spends about 83% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Teachers College Columbia University have?
- CharityIndex grades Teachers College Columbia University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Teachers College Columbia University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Teachers College Columbia University's latest Form 990 is $977,954, paid to Thomas Bailey (President & Trustee).
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Data for Teachers College Columbia University (EIN 13-1624202) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.