The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York is a New York-based public charity and private, nonsectarian nonprofit institution of higher education. Founded in 1754, Columbia describes its work as spanning instruction, research, clinical care, and services; its activities are concentrated at three locations in New York City and extend around the globe.
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York at a glance
In short: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York gave $208.3M across 417 grants in 2025 (avg $500K), top state New York. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $208,308,496
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 417
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $499,541
- +20.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $109,373
- Total assets
- $26,028,368,945
- +4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (79 of 415, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
- Contact
Mailing address: 615 West 131St Street Mc 8741, New York, NY 10027-7922
Phone: (212) 854-4684
Website: https://columbia.edu
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting Grant
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Summer Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbia University Health Care Inc ($15.1M). Together the top 10 received $60.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
2,051 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 850 grants of 2,051 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (31%), Pennsylvania (11%), California (10%), Illinois (7%), and Massachusetts (7%). The listed recipients and purposes show awards to institutions in multiple states, including for research and education and research.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 417 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 79 of 415 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $166K; repeat grants $581K. How we count
Medians: $49K first-time, $144K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $118.7M (2021) to $208.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 417 grants totaling $208.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University Health Care Inc New York, NY | Capital Contribution | $15,058,790 |
| George Washington University Philadelphia, PA | Research | $10,983,372 |
| Weill Medical College Manhattan, NY | Research | $6,911,928 |
| New York University New York, NY | Research | $4,789,021 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Research | $4,356,700 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvan Philadelphia, PA | Edu/Research | $3,843,638 |
| Johns Hopkins University Chicago, IL | Research | $3,767,132 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | Edu/Research | $3,710,782 |
| Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC | Research | $3,572,368 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Sta Los Angeles, CA | Research | $3,189,219 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,028,368,945 | $7,512,150,787 | $7,210,914,321 | $208,308,496 | 417 | $708,585,025 |
| 2024 | $24,801,091,365 | $7,314,092,533 | $6,846,031,159 | $182,060,476 | 440 | $619,739,953 |
| 2023 | $23,551,142,933 | $6,654,842,677 | $6,436,351,941 | $162,845,162 | 415 | $423,880,468 |
| 2022 | $23,190,224,660 | $7,109,530,946 | $5,968,317,813 | $122,108,626 | 392 | $1,161,210,042 |
| 2021 | $24,655,584,077 | $6,627,730,769 | $5,578,205,320 | $118,717,013 | 387 | $1,343,490,351 |
| 2020 | $20,956,690,344 | $5,943,395,882 | $5,533,207,364 | $119,125,099 | 354 | $634,552,990 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Columbia’s stated mission is to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and convey the results of its work to the world. It seeks to connect research and teaching with New York City’s resources, support a diverse and international faculty and student body, advance research and teaching on global issues, and build academic relationships across countries and regions.
The university says its endowment supports financial aid, faculty salaries and support, research, capital projects, and general university support. Its 2025 grants included awards to universities and health and research institutions. For example, New York University describes its own missions as education, research and scholarship, and patient care; the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai describes its work as advancing science, medicine, and health care delivery through research, education, and clinical care. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not Columbia’s stated mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Columbia reported 417 grants totaling $208,308,496. Individual grants ranged from $5,350 to $15,058,790, with a median of $109,373. Listed purposes include research, education and research, and capital contribution.
Among the largest reported awards were $15,058,790 to Columbia University Health Care Inc. for a capital contribution; $10,983,372 to George Washington University for research; $6,911,928 to Weill Medical College for research; and $4,789,021 to New York University for research. Other large research or education-and-research awards included $4,356,700 to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, $3,843,638 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, and $3,710,782 to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Columbia also lists the Summer Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship, which provides awards to students for language study, subject to U.S. Department of Education funding. The award covers tuition and fees up to $5,000 and includes a $3,500 stipend; its language-course, program-approval, and other conditions apply. The Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting offers selected journalists and educators mentorship, financial support, and resources to develop long-form journalism projects. These are fellowship opportunities for participants, rather than grants to outside organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Katrina Armstrong as interim president/EVP Health. It also lists Lee C. Bollinger as former president, Nemat Minouche T. Shafik as president through August 14, 2024, and Anil Rustgi as former interim executive vice president for science. Other listed officers and directors include Lawrence Gerald Lenke, Kim Lew, Ronald Arthur Lehman Jr., Emile Bacha, Craig Smith, and Samuel Z. Williams.
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York is led by Kim Lew, CEO of Imc since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 24 of 48 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kim Lew
CEO of Imc
CEO & Executive Vice President Imc → CEO of Imc, 2022
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
$366K (2021) → $3.2M (2025)
Lee C. Bollinger
President
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$2.3M (2020) → $1.8M (2025)
Katrina Armstrong
Interim President & Executive Vice President Health
Executive Vice President Health Sciences → Interim President & Executive Vice President Health, 2025
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$1.3M (2023) → $1.7M (2025)
Nemat Minouche T. Shafik
President
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
$956K (2024) → $1.5M (2025)
Claire Shipman
Acting President
Trustee → Acting President, 2025
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Elbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Barth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Greenwald
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Dakolias
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fermi Wang
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Rosand
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A. Greenaway Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julissa Reynoso
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Surace-Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Gallogly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Mendelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wanda Holland Greene
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Pritzker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeh Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Wang
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Goggin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duchesne Drew
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kikka Hanazawa
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shoshana Shendelman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alisa Wood
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Gorman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Scapa
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Li Lu
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amelia Alverson
Executive Vice President - Univ Dvlp & Alum Rlts
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$785K (2020) → $911K (2025)
Anne R. Sullivan
Executive Vice President for Finance
On filings since 2020
59.8 hrs/week
$826K (2020) → $1.1M (2025)
Craig R. Smith
Professor of Surgery
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$2.9M (2020) → $3.2M (2025)
David Greenberg
Executive Vice President Facilities
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$546K (2020) → $623K (2025)
Gerald M. Rosberg
Senior Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$867K (2020) → $328K (2025)
Ira Katznelson
Int Provost
Interim Provost → Int Provost, 2022
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$585K (2020) → $758K (2025)
Jerome Davis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$459K (2020) → $510K (2025)
Lawrence Gerald Lenke
Professor of Surgery
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$6.9M (2020) → $6.8M (2025)
Lee Goldman
Executive Vice President Health Sciences
Executive Vice President for Health Sciences → Executive Vice President Health Sciences, 2021
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$3.6M (2020) → $1M (2025)
Ronald Arthur Lehman Jr.
Professor of Surgery
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$3.5M (2020) → $3.5M (2025)
Amy Hungerford
Executive Vp-A & S
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
$680K (2021) → $683K (2025)
Anil Rustgi
Int Executive Vice President Sci
Int Executive Vice President H. Sci → Int Executive Vice President Sci, 2022
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
$1.1M (2021) → $1.2M (2025)
Emile Bacha
Professor of Surgery
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$2.7M (2022) → $3.4M (2025)
Mary Boyce
Provost
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$827K (2022) → $817K (2025)
Felice Rosan
General Counsel
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$512K (2023) → $858K (2025)
Angela V. Olinto
Provost
On filings since 2024
59.9 hrs/week
$778K (2025)
Caswell Holloway
Chf Opr Officer
On filings since 2024
59.9 hrs/week
$700K (2025)
Dennis Mitchell
Int Provost
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
$717K (2024) → $677K (2025)
Susan K. Glancy
Secretary
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
$713K (2024) → $689K (2025)
Samuel Z. Williams
Professor of Obstetrics
New on the 2025 filing
60 hrs/week
$3.1M (2025)
Former officers (21)
- Former: David N. Silvers (2020–2024) — Clinical Professor
- Former: Jane E. Booth (2020–2024) — Chf Legal Officer
- Former: John Coatsworth (2020–2024) — Provost
- Former: Jonathan Lavine (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lu Li (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Rolando T. Acosta (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Carnoy (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Peter Holland (2020–2023) — CEO & Executive Vice President Imc
- Former: James Harden (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Julie Menin (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Noam Gottesman (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sheena Wright (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Drew Duchesne (2022) — Trustee
- Former: A'lelia Bundles (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: David Madigan (2020–2021) — Executive Vp-A & S
- Former: Kiehyun Daniel Riew (2020–2021) — Professor of Surgery
- Former: Marc Holliday (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Paul J. Maddon (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Paul McCormick (2021) — Professor of Surgery
- Former: Alexander Navab (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Armen A. Avanessians (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6.8M, to Lawrence Gerald Lenke (Professor of Surgery). 24 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
How much does The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York give each year?
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York gave $208.3M across 417 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $182.1M across 440 grants.
What is The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York's typical grant size?
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York's median grant in 2025 was $109,373, and its average grant was $499,541, across 417 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York that year got $166K on average.
Where does The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York give grants?
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York's top state is New York, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (11%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (77 grants), Boston, MA (14 grants), Los Angeles, CA (11 grants) and Chicago, IL (10 grants).
Does The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 417 grants with a stated purpose on The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (348 grants), "Program Services" (62 grants) and "Edu/Research" (5 grants).
Who are The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York's largest grantees?
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York's largest 2025 grantees include Columbia University Health Care Inc ($15,058,790), George Washington University ($10,983,372) and Weill Medical College ($6,911,928), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York?
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York reported $26.0B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.5B.
What does The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York fund?
Columbia’s stated mission is to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and convey the results of its work to the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York?
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check columbia.edu for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York's EIN?
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5598093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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