Tuskegee University
83% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Tuskegee University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, registered in 1944, with $207,645,669 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
Kresge Center 204, Tuskegee Institute, AL, 36088 EIN 63-0288878 Since 1944
Revenue (FY2024)
$207.6M
▼ 7.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$215.0M
Net assets
$571.6M
Employees
1,700
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 · $0 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 Tuskegee University: 83% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating32 mo reserves · -4% 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 Tuskegee University: 32 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ 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 Tuskegee University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Tuskegee University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide quality post secondary educational opportunities and contribute to the betterment of society through research and development
Contact & location
- Address
- Kresge Center 204, Tuskegee Institute, AL, 36088
- State
- Alabama
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $147.9M (FY2013) to $207.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $71.3MNet assets $571.6M
Operating margin
-3.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$642.9M
Total liabilities
$71.3M
Net assets
$571.6M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
23
23 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $207,645,669▼7.6% | $214,971,086▲22.1% | $571,586,177▲3.8% | $642,930,651▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $224,781,370▲22.8% | $176,118,910▲5.0% | $550,591,320▲13.2% | $588,795,396▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $183,103,758▲3.5% | $167,718,298▼0.7% | $486,480,653▲5.1% | $513,788,098▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $176,902,066▼1.9% | $168,863,866▲19.0% | $462,971,024▼0.5% | $490,838,356▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $180,378,575▲23.7% | $141,958,511▲1.6% | $465,121,009▲75.5% | $489,970,201▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $145,868,364▼3.1% | $139,782,595▲0.5% | $264,950,768▲0.1% | $403,219,551▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $150,599,079▼3.0% | $139,115,321▲0.2% | $264,751,225▲5.1% | $412,742,736▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $155,200,502▲9.3% | $138,799,897▼1.0% | $251,867,745▲5.4% | $412,223,645▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $141,935,738▲0.5% | $140,223,837▲0.4% | $238,919,419▲6.0% | $409,643,587▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $141,183,408▲2.0% | $139,703,747▼6.2% | $225,360,520▼1.4% | $406,323,937▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $138,455,692▼6.4% | $148,883,402▼2.4% | $228,490,671▼4.9% | $415,592,658▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $147,919,633 | $152,572,824▲3.1% | $240,272,314▲2.6% | $437,642,015▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $148,050,823▲6.2% | $234,080,518▲5.8% | $407,824,368▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $139,450,793▲10.2% | $221,191,295▼1.8% | $356,753,975▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $126,522,189▲6.1% | $225,284,288▲10.5% | $351,886,501▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $119,191,941 | $203,860,324 | $323,494,201 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Mark Brown — $550,000 (0.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Brown | President | 40 | $550,000 |
| John Chambers | Pt Special Assistant To the President | 40 | $288,304 |
| Reginald Ruffin | Vp Intercollegiate Athletics Athleti | 40 | $257,000 |
| Dexter Odom | Senior Associate Vice President | 40 | $227,700 |
| Timothy Turner | Associate Vp For Research | 40 | $212,000 |
| Samuel Hargrove | Sr. Vp of Academic Affairs | 40 | $211,007 |
| Ruby Perry | Dean Vet Med | 40 | $210,015 |
| Heshmat Aglan | Dean, College of Engineering | 40 | $199,216 |
| Rolundus Rice | Coo Vp | 40 | $195,000 |
| Kellei Samuels | Chief of Staff | 40 | $194,560 |
| Fan Wu | Professor | 40 | $188,922 |
| Olga Bolden-tiller | Dean/professor | 40 | $185,179 |
| Estate of Cassandra Tarver-ross | Chief Human Resources Officer | 40 | $175,000 |
| Mohammad Khan | Department Head/professor | 40 | $173,857 |
| Mohammad Bhuiyan | Professor | 40 | $171,023 |
| Raymon Shange | 1890 Extension Administrative / Associa | 40 | $169,666 |
| Deloris Alexander | Dean, Graduate School | 40 | $165,675 |
| Channapatna Prakash | Dean, College of Arts Sciences | 40 | $165,402 |
| Crystal James | Vpfor Govt Affairs General Counsel | 40 | $161,633 |
| Kai Koong | Dean Business and Information Science | 40 | $158,355 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Turner Construction Company | Construction | $23,653,451 |
| Jones Lange Lasalle Americas | Construction | $11,091,195 |
| Advantage Contracting LLC | Construction | $8,066,477 |
| Perkins Management Services Co | Food Service | $5,954,589 |
| Utilities Board of the City of | Electric, Water Sewer Utility | $4,539,963 |
Grants received · $38.1M total
182 grants to Tuskegee University totaling $38.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Grants & scholarships, tech assist, area office joint campaign | 2024 | $1,721,795 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2024 | $260,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $108,273 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | To provide scholarships for students | 2024 | $70,899 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $37,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $37,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $26,949 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $21,548 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc | Novartis faculty grant | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $11,835 |
| Student Freedom Initiative Inc | Helps program | 2024 | $9,849 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Education | 2024 | $6,800 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $6,000 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Grants & scholarships, tech assist, area office joint campaign | 2023 | $2,832,470 |
Grants made · $2.0M in FY2024
21 grants totaling $2.0M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Tuskegee University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sathguru Inc | — | $566,295 |
| Black Ladies In Public Health Foundation | — | $225,000 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center | — | $198,469 |
| Mississippi State University | — | $160,273 |
| Auburn University | — | $132,012 |
| Alabama A&m University | — | $127,186 |
| The University of Central Florida | — | $86,084 |
| Virginia Polytechic Institute and Science | — | $78,855 |
| My Senior Keeper Foundation Inc | — | $70,156 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | — | $64,297 |
| The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois | — | $58,139 |
| Delaware State University | — | $47,729 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | — | $47,267 |
| Urban Growers Collective Inc | — | $36,600 |
| The United Christian Community Association Incorporated | — | $31,959 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tuskegee University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tuskegee University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-0288878, based in Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tuskegee University's EIN?
- Tuskegee University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-0288878.
- How much revenue does Tuskegee University report?
- Tuskegee University reported $207,645,669 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Tuskegee University's spending goes to programs?
- Tuskegee University spends about 83% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Tuskegee University have?
- CharityIndex grades Tuskegee University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Tuskegee University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Tuskegee University's latest Form 990 is $550,000, paid to Mark Brown (President).
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Data for Tuskegee University (EIN 63-0288878) 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.