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College Auxiliary Services Inc

EIN 14-1364580 · Plattsburgh, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS ESTABLISHED TO OPERATE, MANAGE, AND PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AT PLATTSBURGH'S CAMPUS COMMUNITY WHICH INCLUDES FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS, THE COLLEGE COUNCIL, AND ALUMNI IN HARMONY WITH THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION AND PUBLIC SERVICE GOALS OF THE COLLEGE.

Income
$13.7 million
Spending
$12.1 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
43
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$246,559, treasurer

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

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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: 70 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    6 of 13 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (5)
  1. $9.9 million spent. COLLEGE FOOD SERVICE - PROVIDES CAMPUS DINING PROGRAM AND CATERING SERVICES TO THE STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF OF SUNY PLATTSBURGH.
  2. $73,511 spent. COLLEGE STORE - SUPPLIES TEXTBOOKS, MERCHANDISE AND CONVENIENCE STORE ITEMS TO THE STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF OF SUNY PLATTSBURGH.
  3. $998,025 spent. OTHER STUDENT/STAFF/FACULTY SERVICES - OPERATES CAMPUS SHUTTLE, COORDINATES VACATION BUSING, MANAGES CAMPUS ID CARD PROGRAM,CONTRACTS FOR RESIDENT HALL LAUNDRY SERVICES. COORDINATES CONFERENCES AND EVENTS. MANAGES EVENT SPACE AND LODGING ROOMS.
  4. $263,367 spent. CAMPUS SUPPORT TO COLLEGE.
  5. $250 spent. VENDING 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 December 1952.

    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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