Vanderbilt University
78% goes to programs $14 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Vanderbilt University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 1941, with $2,567,650,038 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 78% of spending to programs.
2301 Vanderbilt Pl Pmb 407718, Nashville, TN, 37240 EIN 62-0476822 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.6B
▲ 13.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.3B
Net assets
$10.3B
Employees
14,223
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating78% to programs · $14 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 Vanderbilt University: 78% to programs · $14 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating54 mo reserves · +11% 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 Vanderbilt University: 54 mo reserves · +11% 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 Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o
What they do
See schedule o - academic and scientific research
Contact & location
- Address
- 2301 Vanderbilt Pl Pmb 407718, Nashville, TN, 37240
- City
- Nashville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $4.0B (FY2013) to $2.6B (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $3.5BNet assets $10.3B
Operating margin
10.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.8B
Total liabilities
$3.5B
Net assets
$10.3B
Salaries & benefits
$927.1M
40% of expenses
Board members
37
35 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,567,650,038▲13.3% | $2,297,164,772▲13.4% | $10,297,339,355▲6.3% | $13,766,694,412▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,266,404,948▼31.7% | $2,025,948,154▼0.2% | $9,689,106,828▼2.7% | $13,149,511,362▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,316,640,682▲16.6% | $2,029,890,292▲5.6% | $9,958,490,958▼4.7% | $13,531,777,510▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,844,246,147▲66.4% | $1,922,598,487▲18.4% | $10,453,749,270▲59.7% | $13,854,160,867▲46.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,708,856,937▼4.7% | $1,623,494,065▲2.2% | $6,546,294,127▼1.7% | $9,430,450,954▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,792,408,679▲5.2% | $1,588,618,453▲6.0% | $6,657,169,419▲6.1% | $9,208,203,830▲27.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,703,756,728▲5.1% | $1,499,090,222▲0.4% | $6,277,251,267▲8.8% | $7,199,658,829▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,621,675,923▲22.3% | $1,492,375,761▲2.1% | $5,767,167,206▲6.9% | $6,818,430,554▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,325,837,534▼70.6% | $1,461,321,902▼65.1% | $5,396,870,753▼9.6% | $6,342,629,407▼23.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,504,130,397▲11.8% | $4,189,634,110▲5.2% | $5,966,953,642▲2.2% | $8,260,062,487▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,028,979,910 | $3,984,258,509▲1.9% | $5,839,593,543▲9.5% | $7,990,839,279▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,908,725,873▲5.8% | $5,335,246,620▲6.7% | $7,597,041,734▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,693,027,004▲1.1% | $4,998,306,525▼1.4% | $7,437,841,959▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,653,388,442▲5.8% | $5,071,821,552▲18.1% | $7,390,983,841▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $3,451,679,830 | $4,295,542,354 | $6,869,283,572 | 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: Anders W Hall — $6,001,511 (0.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anders W Hall | See Schedule O | 50 | $6,001,511 |
| Jerry Stackhouse | See Schedule O | 50 | $4,187,650 |
| Clark Lea | See Schedule O | 50 | $3,663,116 |
| Daniel Diermeier | See Schedule O | 50 | $2,427,798 |
| Derek Mason | See Schedule O | 50 | $2,166,660 |
| Timothy C Corbin | See Schedule O | 50 | $1,819,456 |
| Brett C Sweet | See Schedule O | 50 | $1,749,056 |
| John M Lutz | See Schedule O | 50 | $1,484,891 |
| Candice S Lee | See Schedule O | 50 | $1,222,589 |
| John Kuriyan | See Schedule O | 50 | $1,094,054 |
| John Geer | See Schedule O | 50 | $1,066,194 |
| C Cybele Raver | See Schedule O | 50 | $986,474 |
| Randall Thomas | See Schedule O | 50 | $942,715 |
| Ruby Shellaway | See Schedule O | 50 | $815,093 |
| Eric C Kopstain | See Schedule O | 50 | $742,835 |
| Andre L Churchwell | See Schedule O | 50 | $714,062 |
| Lawrence J Marnett | See Schedule O | 50 | $672,383 |
| Steve Ertel | See Schedule O | 50 | $467,702 |
| Nathan Green | See Schedule O | 50 | $466,282 |
| Nicholas S Zeppos | See Schedule O | 50 | $218,072 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Affiliation Services | $47,470,165 |
| Layton Construction Company LLC | Construction Services | $44,506,308 |
| Brasfield & Gorrie LP | Construction Service | $40,875,998 |
| Barton Malow Builders | Construction Services | $39,503,755 |
| Skanska USA Building Inc | Construction Services | $30,757,736 |
Grants received · $464.1M total
1,529 grants to Vanderbilt University totaling $464.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $1,867,250 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $1,735,250 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To purchase the edison histotripsy system | 2024 | $1,200,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To establish the papel family scholarship at vanderbilt university law school. please notify clay cline and chris guthrie upon receipt of this gift. | 2024 | $1,100,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | $900,000 to establish law school chair and $150,000 for program fund related to law school chair purpose | 2024 | $1,050,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $729,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Research | 2024 | $721,137 |
| Mayo Clinic | Support charitable programs | 2024 | $585,515 |
| Southeastern Conference | Ncaa assistance | 2024 | $515,512 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $510,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $490,000 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For nursing scholarships. | 2024 | $440,000 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc | Research grant | 2024 | $424,913 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $424,905 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | The ingram cancer innovation fund | 2024 | $400,000 |
Grants made · $71.9M in FY2023
192 grants totaling $71.9M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Vanderbilt University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Research | $46,951,845 |
| University of Texas At Austin | Research | $1,363,800 |
| The University of Tennessee | Research | $1,336,054 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Contribution | $898,895 |
| Yale University | Contribution | $767,113 |
| Learning Agency Lab | Research | $664,681 |
| University of Wisconsin System | Research | $654,410 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Research | $628,973 |
| University of Memphis | Contribution | $582,807 |
| Ohio State Univ Research Foundation | Research | $548,908 |
| University of Minnesota Regents | Research | $495,823 |
| Augusta University Research Institute Inc | Research | $473,217 |
| Northwestern University | Research | $471,312 |
| University of California San Francisco | Research | $457,490 |
| Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | Research | $436,535 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Vanderbilt University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Vanderbilt University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-0476822, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Vanderbilt University's EIN?
- Vanderbilt University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-0476822.
- How much revenue does Vanderbilt University report?
- Vanderbilt University reported $2,567,650,038 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Vanderbilt University's spending goes to programs?
- Vanderbilt University spends about 78% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Vanderbilt University have?
- CharityIndex grades Vanderbilt University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Vanderbilt University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Vanderbilt University's latest Form 990 is $6,001,511, paid to Anders W Hall (See Schedule O).
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Data for Vanderbilt University (EIN 62-0476822) 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.