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The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to sustain The Cooper Union as a free center of learning and civic discourse that inspires inventive, creative, and influential voices in architecture, art, and engineering to address the critical challenges and opportunities of our time.
About
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is dedicated to Peter Cooper’s radical commitment to diversity and his founding vision that fair access to an inspiring free education and forums for courageous public discourse foster a just and thriving world.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “See schedule o”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “The cooper union for the advancement of science and art is an all honors college that offers degrees in engineering, architecture and fine arts.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as NY.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 7 EAST 7TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10003.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2019 reports a total of 1064 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $2,787,857.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 20 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1859.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $40,671,084 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $3,204,143 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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