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Southern New Hampshire University Student Government Association

EIN 02-0482745 · Manchester, NH

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY (THE ASSOCIATION) IS A STUDENT ORGANIZATION WITHIN SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY. THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY WHILE ASSURING THAT THE STUDENTS' RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED AND TO ASSURE THAT THE STUDENTS HAVE AN ACTIVE VOICE IN THE POLICY MAKING AND OPERATIONS OF SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY.

Income
$905,210
Spending
$910,800
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
22

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: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $660,357 spent. CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES - THERE ARE 60+ RECOGNIZED CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS ON CAMPUS. THE LARGE NUMBER OF DIVERSE CLUBS OFFERS SOMETHING FOR ALMOST EVERYONE; AND IF THERE ISN'T A CLUB THAT A STUDENT IS INTERESTED IN, A NEW ONE CAN BE CREATED. FUNDS ALLOW CLUB MEMBERS TO ATTEND MANY EVENTS AND GO ON TRIPS WITHIN THE AREA. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO FUNDS TRAVEL AND FEES FOR OUT OF STATE CONFERENCES, WHICH ARE ASSOCIATED WITH EACH CLUBS' INDIVIDUAL MISSION, AND COSPONSORS CLUB COORDINATED EVENTS HELD ON CAMPUS. CLUB INVOLVEMENT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO MAINTAIN GOOD GRADES AS THERE IS A MINIMUM GPA TO BE A MEMBER. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE FREE OR LOW-COST PROGRAMS AND TRIPS TO THE STUDENT BODY AND CLUB MEMBERSHIP FOSTERS A SENSE OF BELONGING.
  2. $35,762 spent. STUDENT CENTER - THE STUDENT CENTER IS A GREAT PLACE FOR STUDENTS TO HANG OUT IN BETWEEN CLASSES, SOCIALIZE WITH FRIENDS AND ATTEND FREE PROGRAMS. STUDENTS CAN RELAX IN THE COMFORTABLE FURNITURE AND WATCH TV OR SIT AT ONE OF THE MANY TABLES AND ENJOY A SNACK PURCHASED FROM THE CAFE OR BOOK STORE. COMMUTERS HAVE A SEPARATE LOUNGE WHERE THEY CAN SPEND MORE TIME SOCIALIZING, DOING HOMEWORK OR WATCHING TV. THE OPERATIONS OF THE ROBERT A. FREESE STUDENT CENTER ARE PARTIALLY FUNDED BY DOLLARS ALLOCATED IN THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES FEES. THIS AMOUNTS TO $25 PER STUDENT, PER SEMESTER. THESE FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT STUDENT PROGRAMMING, STUDENT STAFFING, STAFFING NEEDS (I.E. TRAINING, RECOGNITION, APPAREL), AND CAPITAL REPAIRS AS NEEDED.
  3. $41,323 spent. LAST CHAPTER PUB - THE LAST CHAPTER PUB IS LOCATED IN THE ROBERT A. FREESE STUDENT CENTER AND IS A GREAT PLACE FOR STUDENTS TO HANG OUT IN BETWEEN CLASSES, RELAX, SOCIALIZE WITH FRIENDS AND ENJOY FREE OR LOW-COST FOOD AND DRINKS. DURING THE EVENINGS THE PUB OFFERS FREE ENTERTAINMENT SUCH AS LIVE MUSIC, KARAOKE EVENTS, DANCES, COMEDIANS, AND MUCH MORE. THE OPERATIONS OF THE LAST CHAPTER PUB IS PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES FEE.
  4. $20,601 spent. COPIES PLUS - COPIES PLUS IS LOCATED IN THE ROBERT A. FREESE STUDENT CENTER AND IS WHERE STUDENTS CAN MAKE INEXPENSIVE PRINT RELATED PURCHASES. COPIES PLUS PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING LOW-COST SERVICES TO STUDENTS: COPYING, LAMINATING, POSTER PRINTING, BINDING, BALLOON FILLING AND VARIOUS OTHER PRINT-RELATED JOBS. THE OPERATIONS OF COPIES PLUS ARE FUNDED BY ITS OWN OPERATIONS. FUNDS PRIMARILY COME FROM DEPARTMENTS AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ARE ALLOCATED $165 PER YEAR TO USE EXCLUSIVELY AT COPIES PLUS. FUNDS FROM THESE SOURCES ARE USED TO PAY FOR THE COPIER LEASE, PAPER, INK, HELIUM, ETC.

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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    Not 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 November 2007.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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