The Trustees of Princeton University is a private, non-profit, nonsectarian institution of higher learning located in Princeton, New Jersey. Established in 1746, it operates as a globally recognized research organization with approximately 5,600 undergraduate and 3,300 graduate students. The organization is classified as a 501(c)(3) educational institution and university/technological institute (NTEE code B43).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$42.8B
+3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$58.7M
+350.9% YoY
Grant Count
32
-8.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.8M
+393.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Princeton University is a private, not-for-profit institution dedicated to research, education, and the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. The university is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching alongside its world-renowned research mission.
Primary Program Areas:
Research: One of the world's great research centers, Princeton conducts pioneering work across all academic areas. Faculty members publish more than 3,000 scholarly documents annually. External sources funded 1,740 separate projects in 2023-24, including the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab. Research projects include 994 in natural sciences, 556 in engineering and applied science, 172 in humanities and social sciences, and 18 in non-academic areas.
Education: The university provides undergraduate and graduate education, with 2,400 students graduating in the 2023-2024 academic year.
Auxiliary Activities: The university furnishes services to the campus community including housing, dining, and conference facilities.
Community Support: Princeton University established the Princeton University Relief Fund to provide direct support to community organizations addressing economic distress.
Grantmaking
Princeton University operates as a grantseeker and research institution that receives external funding for sponsored projects. The organization also operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024 (ending June 30):
- Total Revenue: $3,096,823,000
- Total Expenses: $2,885,186,000
- Operating Budget: $2.3 billion
- Total Assets: $42,839,034,000
- Number of Employees: 16,660
The organization's revenue comes from substantial funding from various sources, with no single source accounting for 50% or more of total revenue.
Tax Status:
- Tax-exempt since February 1984
- EIN: 21-0634501
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Donations are tax-deductible
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,839,034,000 | $41,548,353,000 | $43,028,623,000 |
| Revenue | $3,096,823,000 | $3,611,165,000 | $5,021,934,000 |
| Expenses | $2,885,186,000 | $2,630,086,000 | $2,369,524,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,616,831,000 | $1,907,052,000 | $3,255,604,000 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Trustees of Princeton University
Princeton Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts: Humanistic Studies Grant
The Trustees of Princeton University
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Princeton Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences Grant
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Princeton University is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of no fewer than 23 and no more than 40 members. The President of the University and the Governor of the State of New Jersey serve ex officio with vote.
Trustee Categories:
- Charter Trustees: Elected by the Board for eight-year terms
- Term Trustees: Elected by the Board for four-year terms (no fewer than four and no more than ten)
- Alumni Trustees: Elected by alumni and serve four-year terms (13 total)
The Board has charge and control of the university's finances and funds, sets operating and capital budgets, and supervises investment of the university's endowment through the Princeton University Investment Company. The Board also oversees campus real estate, long-range physical planning, architectural styling, and the general condition of the physical plant.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Eisgruber | PRESIDENT | 50 | $1,400,103 |
| Anthony HP Lee | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Beth F Cobert | Trustee | 6 | — |
| Blair W Effron | Trustee | 6 | — |
| Bradford L smith | Trustee | 6 | — |
| Carla B Vernon | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Carol Quillen | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Elizabeth Prus Myers | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Gordon P Ritter | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Heather K Gerken | Trustee | 6 | — |
| Henri R Ford | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| Jackie Y Ying | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Jackson A Artis | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Janeria A Easley | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| Jos B Alvarez | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Joshua B Bolten | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Kamil Ali-Jackson | Trustee | 5 | $1,000 |
| Kathryn Roth-Douquet | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Kathy F Kiely | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| Kimberly H Johnson | Trustee | 6 | — |
| Lori Fouch | Trustee | 7 | — |
| Louise S Sams | TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| Marisa J Demeo | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Melissa H Wu | Trustee | 6 | — |
| Morgan A smith | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Mutemwa R Masheke | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Nandi O Leslie | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Naomi I Hess | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Paul A Maeder | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Pete Briger | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Philip Murphy | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| Philip U Hammarskjold | TRUSTEE | 8 | — |
| Robert J Hugin | trustee | 5 | — |
| Sarah E Stein | Trustee | 8 | — |
| Timothy M Kingston | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Yan Huo | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Yolandra Gomez | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Andrew Golden | president of the Princeton University Investment Company (Through 6/30/24) | 50 | $14,589,970 |
| Catherine Callow-Wright | Executive Vice President (As of 7/24/23) | 50 | $574,133 |
| Chad Klaus | vice president for university services | 50 | $486,296 |
| Daren Hubbard | Vice President for Information Technology and CIO (As of 1/3/24) | 50 | — |
| Gadi Dechter | vice president for communications and government affairs | 50 | $587,791 |
| Hilary Parker | Vice President and Secretary | 50 | $499,591 |
| James Dominick | VP for info. tech. and CIO (Through 12/31/23) | 50 | $595,572 |
| James Matteo | vice president for finance and treasurer | 50 | $654,148 |
| Jennifer Rexford | Provost | 50 | $871,868 |
| Kevin Heaney | vice president for advancement | 50 | $743,319 |
| KyuJung Whang | VICE PRESIDENT FOR FACILITIES | 50 | $557,940 |
| Nilufer Shroff | vice president and chief audit and compliance officer | 50 | $465,628 |
| Ramona Romero | vice president and general counsel | 50 | $874,789 |
| Romy Riddick | Vice President for Human Resources | 50 | $471,216 |
| Vincent Tuohey | President of PRINCO (As of 3/1/24) | 50 | — |
| W Rochelle Calhoun | vice president for campus life | 50 | $548,179 |
| Gene Andrew Jarrett | Dean of the Faculty | 50 | $753,417 |
| Jill Dolan | Dean of the College (Through 6/30/24) | 50 | $514,162 |
| Pablo Debenedetti | Dean for Research (Through 8/27/23) | 50 | $532,197 |
| Peter Schiffer | Dean for Research (As of 8/28/23) | 50 | $186,884 |
| Rodney Priestley | dean of the Graduate School | 50 | $489,803 |
| Edward Karns | managing director of PRINCO | 50 | $2,405,033 |
| Jennifer Birmingham | managing director of PRINCO | 50 | $1,862,580 |
| Jonathan Erickson | managing director of PRINCO | 50 | $2,924,859 |
| Susan Butler Ciniglio | managing director of PRINCO | 50 | $1,524,080 |
| Tae Kyoon Kim | managing director of PRINCO | 50 | $2,017,118 |
| Charlotte Treby Williams | former executive vice president | 50 | $827,820 |
| Deborah Prentice | Former Provost | 50 | $230,370 |
| Lianne Sullivan-Crowley | Former vice president for human resources, Emeritus | 50 | $226,912 |
| Sanjeev Kulkarni | Professor, Former Dean of the Faculty | 50 | $659,952 |
| Sarah-Jane Leslie | Professor, Former Dean of the Graduate School | 50 | $628,654 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Board of Trustees set the 2026-27 budget with a sharp focus on the university's core mission.
Princeton trustees set 2026-27 budget that reflects sharp focus on ...Four projects were selected for 2025 Schmidt Transformative Technology Fund awards.
Peter Henderson received a grant from Schmidt Sciences to accelerate humanities research.
Peter Henderson receives grant from Schmidt Sciences to accelerate humanitiesThe Program for Research on Inequality (PRI) awarded 2026 research grants to three Princeton students.
Program for Research on Inequality (PRI) 2026 research grants awarded toSubject Areas
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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