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Faculty-Student Assoc of State University of Ny at Stony Brook

EIN 11-1986378 · Stony Brook, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ACHIEVE ITS VISION, FSA COMMITS ITSELF TO:MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY, DIVERSITY, COST, AND VALUE OF FOOD IN THE CAMPUS DINING PROGRAMS; MAINTAINING AND, WHERE POSSIBLE, IMPROVING FISCALLY PRUDENT AND AFFORDABLE FOOD PLANS FOR STUDENTS; ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF DESIRED AND APPROPRIATE MERCHANDISE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES FOR THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY; FOSTERING AND SUPPORTING A COMMUNITY IDENTITY THAT CONNECTS ALL OF THE CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY CONSTITUENCIES TO STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY'S MISSION BY SUPPORTING ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, CULTURAL, HEALTHCARE, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY-BASED CAMPUS EVENTS; MAINTAINING CONTACT WITH PEER AND ASPIRATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO KEEP CURRENT ON EMERGING TRENDS RELATIVE TO FSA'S FUNCTIONS ON THE CAMPUS; SUPPORTING THE CAMPUS' CORE MISSION OF ACADEMICS, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL CREATIVITY, INCLUSIVITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY.

Income
$79.0 million
Spending
$103.2 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 100%
Employees
513
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$572,090, board vice 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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 97% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 (4)
  1. $71.3 million spent. SUBCONTRACTED OPERATIONS INCLUDE ARRANGEMENTS WITH EXTERNAL VENDORS TO OPERATE A DINING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY AND VISTORS AT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY.
  2. $26.1 million spent. FSA OPERATES THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL SERVICES WHICH PROVIDES MEALS TO THE PATIENTS, STAFF AND VISITORS OF THE STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL, AND THE LONG ISLAND STATE VETERAN'S HOME.
  3. $3.0 million spent. UNIVERSITY SUPPORT
  4. $1.9 million spent. ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO BENEFIT STAFF AND STUDENTS, SUCH AS RETAIL OPERATIONS, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1972.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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