Council of Independent Colleges
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 01-6004776
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $6.7MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $89MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
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.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges | $180K | 2023 |
| North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities | $170K | 2023 |
| Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas Inc | $150K | 2023 |
| Associated Colleges of Illinois | $120K | 2023 |
| Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc | $110K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: coic.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.