COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
AI Summary
The Council of Independent Colleges is a national association of nonprofit independent colleges and universities, state-based councils, and other higher education affiliates that supports college and university leadership, advances institutional excellence, and promotes public understanding of private higher education’s role in society. For filing year 2025, it reported an operating budget of $13.9M and total revenue of $22.3M, and its work in higher education is supported by conferences, seminars, and related programs for institutional leaders.
Mission Statement
THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES IS AN ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, STATE- BASED COUNCILS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES, AND OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION AFFILIATES, THAT WORKS TO SUPPORT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP, ADVANCE INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE, AND ENHANCE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY. CIC IS THE MAJOR NATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING SERVICES TO LEADERS OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. CIC OFFERS CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT HELP INSTITUTIONS IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL QUALITY, ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, STUDENT OUTCOMES, AND INSTITUTIONAL VISIBILITY.
Cause Areas
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Education
Higher education
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IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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- 21 funders
- 197 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES’s budget?
In 2024, COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES reported an annual operating budget of around $12.9 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES support?
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES supports work in Education and Higher education.
Where does COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES operate?
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC.
Who funded COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES recently?
In 2025, COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES received grants from THE TEAGLE FOUNDATION, THE TEAGLE FOUNDATION, and LILLY ENDOWMENT INC. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES received in 2024?
The largest grant to COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES in 2024 exceeds $3 million.