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University of Maine Student Government Inc

EIN 01-0319421 · Orono, ME

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE THE GENERAL STUDENT BODY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE BY PROVIDING SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE; BY PROVIDING THE MOST EFFECTIVE USE OF STUDENT MONEY AND EFFORT; BY INFORMING STUDENTS OF ISSUES WHICH ARE THEIR CONCERN AND TO ELIMINATE CONFUSION ABOUT THOSE ISSUES; AND BY EDUCATING THE GENERAL STUDENT BODY AS TO ACTIONS OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, UNIVERSITY OF MAINE ADMINISTRATION, AND ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE BODY OR ORGANIZATION, AND TO GIVE INPUT TO THOSE BODIES RELATING TO STUDENT OPINION AND BY ENCOURAGING STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND INPUT.

Income
$852,811
Spending
$786,479
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
36
Volunteers
36
Highest pay
$7,523, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 67 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $85,817 spent. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE STUDENT GOVERNMENT BOARDS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS ALLOWED STUDENTS TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
  2. $224,579 spent. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE STUDENT GOVERNMENT CLUBS, COMMITTEES, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS PROVIDED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
  3. $152,372 spent. STUDENT ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDES ONGOING CONCERTS AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENT AND GUEST LECTURES FOR STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
  4. $73,793 spent. STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED STUDENTS WITH FREE LEGAL ADVICE.
  5. STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED STUDENTS WITH FREE LEGAL ADVICE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1976.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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