WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
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Wake Forest University, identified by EIN 56-0532138, is a nonprofit institution of higher education focused on university education, operating in North Carolina. With a mission dedicated to excellence in liberal arts and professional education, it encompasses Wake Forest College, a graduate school of arts and sciences, a school of professional studies, and four professional schools. In 2023, the university reported an operating budget of $520.2 million and total revenue of $686.9 million, with no single funder contributing 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit www.wfu.edu.
Mission Statement
Wake Forest University is an institution of higher education dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the liberal arts and in graduate and professional education. It operates Wake Forest College, a graduate school of arts and sciences, a school of professional studies, and four professional schools.
Cause Areas
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University education
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Charity Verification Snapshot
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY’s budget?
In 2023, WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY reported an annual operating budget of around $520.2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY support?
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY supports work in University education.
Where does WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY operate?
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY is headquartered in WINSTONSALEM, NC.
Who funded WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY recently?
In 2025, WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY received grants from AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, THE SPENCER FOUNDATION, and GIVEWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY received in 2024?
The largest grant to WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY in 2024 exceeds $43.1 million.
What is WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY’s reliance on government grants?
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY relied on government grants for less than 5% of their total revenue in 2023.
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