Research Foundation of the City University of New York

New York, NY, 10036 (212) 417-8580 Est. 1963 EIN 13-1988190
B110 - Education 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.rfcuny.org

Mission

THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (THE FOUNDATION) IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION CHARTERED BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK IN 1963. ALTHOUGH THE FOUNDATION PERFORMS A VARIETY OF SERVICES FOR THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (THE UNIVERSITY), IT IS A SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY GOVERNED BY ITS OWN BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OPERATED BY ITS OWN MANAGEMENT TEAM PURSUANT TO THE FOUNDATION'S BYLAWS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES, HOLDS AND ADMINISTERS GIFTS, GRANTS AND CONTRACTS; ACTS AS TRUSTEE OF EDUCATIONAL OR CHARITABLE TRUSTS; FINANCES THE CONDUCT OF STUDIES AND RESEARCH IN ALL FIELDS OF INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY; ASSISTS IN DEVELOPING AND INCREASING FACILITIES; AND PERFORMS OTHER TASKS IN SUPPORT OF THE EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE FOUNDATION EMPLOYS STAFF; ENTERS INTO CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS; AND ACQUIRES SUCH FACILITIES, GOODS AND SERVICES AS ARE APPROPRIATE TO ITS PURPOSE.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
261
Total Giving
$42.4M
Recipients
247
Years Active
2024
Avg grant: $162,333 Median: $90,848

Sectors Funded

Education
68
Human Services
30
Health Care
8
Crime & Legal-Related
7
Civil Rights & Advocacy
7
Community Improvement
6
Youth Development
6
Social Science
5
and 14 more sectors

Top States

New York
153
California
12
New Jersey
12
Pennsylvania
8
Massachusetts
8
Florida
6
Maryland
6
Texas
5
and 25 more states

Grantee Size Profile

Over $50M
76
$1M - $5M
32
$10M - $50M
28
$5M - $10M
14
$500K - $1M
10
$100K - $500K
6
Under $100K
2

Top Grantees

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Grants Awarded · 200 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$667,697,898
Total Expenses
$665,088,993
Net Assets
$173,643,660
14,396 employees 16 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-06-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
3.1 months Adequate
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↓ 0.8%
Expenses 0.0%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 93.1% Earned revenue 6.3% Investment 1.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 93.5% Management 6.5%

Officers & Trustees (30)

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Filing History (6 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
$667,697,898 ↑$665,088,993$173,643,660
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
$600,333,510 ↑$592,838,098$136,866,216
2021 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
$518,290,887 ↑$514,798,703$104,450,729
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
$501,643,850 ↓$498,715,234$79,686,511
2019 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
$547,502,335 ↓$543,321,202$60,198,377
2018 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
$560,096,585 $551,354,612$54,158,320

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EIN: 13-1988190 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data