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Herbert Lehman College Association for Campus Activities Inc

EIN 13-3267572 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HERBERT H. LEHMAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION FOR CAMPUS ACTIVITIES, INC. IS A NONPROFIT ENTITY CREATED FOR THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF ADMINISTERING THE STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES BUDGET TO SUPPORT THE CURRICULAR, SOCIAL AND COLLEGE RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR THE STUDENTS OF HERBERT H. LEHMAN COLLEGE.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
147
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$283,628, chair

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 17 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $372,867 spent. HEALTH CARE CENTER - AT THE STUDENT HEALTH CENTER, LEHMAN COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE TREATED WITH RESPECT, INTEGRITY, AND COMPASSION. WHEN STUDENTS CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT, THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS STRIVE TO SEE THEM AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. STUDENT LIFESTYLE, STRESS FACTORS, AND CULTURAL INDICATORS ARE PART OF THE TREATMENT PLAN THAT THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER DEVELOPS WITH THEM. CARE AND TREATMENT ARE CONFIDENTIAL. STUDENTS' MEDICAL RECORDS ARE KEPT SECURELY AND STUDENT FILES ARE ONLY RELEASED WITH THEIR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION. WHEN A STUDENT TREATMENT REQUIRES MORE THAN THE HEALTH CARE CENTER CAN OFFER, THE CENTER PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED REFERRALS. THE STUDENT HEALTH CENTER IS A PRIMARY CARE FACILITY AVAILABLE TO ALL LEHMAN COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH A VALIDATED ID.
  2. $611,335 spent. ATHLETICS - THE LEHMAN ATHLETICS' MISSION IS TO INTEGRATE PROGRAMS IN ATHLETICS WITH ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, TO INEGRATE STUDENT-ATHLETES WITH THE INSTITUTION AND COLLEGE COMMUNITY. SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO REACH HIGH LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE BY SUPPLYING HIGH-QUALITY FACILITIES, COACHING AND COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES AGAINST STUDENTS FROM SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS. PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND COACHING SUPPORT TO BUILD FUTURE LEADERS AND ROLE MODELS. LEHMAN COLLEGE IS A MEMBER OF NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (DIVISION III), EASTERN COLLEGE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE AND A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK ATHLETICS CONFERENCE.
  3. $1.2 million spent. STUDENT ACTIVITIES - THE OFFICE OF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES ADMINISTERS THEDAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES OF THE LEHMAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION AND PROVIDESADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT AND REPORTING FOR ALL STUDENT ACTIVITIESINCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AND STUDENTGOVERNMENT AND CLUBS. THEIR RESPONSIBILITY IS TO PROVIDE COLLEGEAFFIILATED MANAGEMENT SUPPORT OVER THESE PROGRAMS TO ASSIST THE STUDENTASSOCIATION IN PROVIDING STUDENT CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA CURRICULARPROGRAMS AND SOCIAL EVENTS TO ENHANCE THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE. INCLUDEDIN THIS AREA ARE ALL ADMINSTRATIVE COSTS NEEDED TO RUN THE ORGANIZATIONINCLUDING COSTS RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, SUPPLIES ANDEQUIPMENT, INSURANCE, AUDIT FEES, LEGAL COSTS AND OTHER SUCH COSTSRELATED TO THE OPERATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL ENTITY.

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? 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 November 1985.

    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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