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Rockland Community College Association Inc

EIN 13-1969305 · Suffern, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPLEMENT, ADVANCE, ENRICH AND OPERATE THOSE EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, WELFARE, LIVING AND FINANCIAL FACILITIES, ACTIVITIES, AND SERVICES AS ARE PROVIDED FOR THE STUDENTS, COMMUNITY, FACULTY AND STAFF OF ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Income
$669,003
Spending
$821,241
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
2
Volunteers
14

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 83% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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 May 31, 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 (1)
  1. $575,309 spent. STUDENT INVOLVEMENTTO ADDRESS THE INTERESTS OF OUR DIVERSE STUDENT BODY, STUDENT INVOLVEMENT OFFERS EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET NEW FRIENDS AND EXPLORE DIFFERENT CULTURES. THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES, STUDENT INVOLVEMENT PROVIDES STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BROADEN THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM. PROGRAMS ARE AS FOLLOWS:CO-CURRICULAR TRANSCRIPT PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT THAT LISTS THEIR LEARNING EXPERIENCES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF OUR STUDENTS, WHICH ISVERIFIED BY AN ADVISOR AND STUDENT INVOLVEMENT.THE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SERVE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SAM DRAPER HONORS PROGRAM AS WELL AS OTHER STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR STUDY AT THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY. THESE STUDENTS MOST OF WHOM RECEIVE A PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE SAM DRAPER FUND STUDY AT CAMBRIDGE FOR TWO WEEKS AND ARE ENROLLED IN EXISTING COURSES THAT ARE ACCEPTED BY THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE OF ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE.IN JULY AND AUGUST OF 2024, TWELVE STUDENTS STUDIED SCIENCE, LITERATURE, AND HISTORY,

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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 May 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 June 1964.

    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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