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Bernard M Baruch College Association Inc

EIN 13-2889038 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BERNARD M. BARUCH COLLEGE ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED FOR THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND CULTIVATING EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AMONG STUDENTS OF BERNARD M. BARUCH COLLEGE. THE ASSOCIATION'S REVENUE IS DERIVED PRIMARILY FROM STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES LEVIED BY A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY AND COLLECTED BY THE COLLEGE.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$5.2 million
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
15.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
128
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$227,139, chairperson

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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    6 of 12 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 (1)
  1. $2.8 million spent. THE ASSOCIATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF BERNARD M. BARUCH COLLEGE. THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS THE COLLEGE BY OPERATING VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND PROVIDING ASSORTED SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COLLEGE'S STUDENT POPULATION. SUCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE OPERATION OF A STUDENT CENTER AND LOUNGE, THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT, STUDENT CLUBS, A RADIO STATION, AND ATHLETIC FACILTIES.

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 April 1979.

    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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