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Student Government Organization Agricultural & Technical College S

EIN 15-0577109 · Morrisville, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE STUDENT BODY, TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN AND SUPPORT OF ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTING TO CULTURAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT, AND TO ESTABLISH A JUST COMMUNITY WITH THE PROMOTION OF (CONT. ON SCH. O) (...CONT.) DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION IN THE AREAS OF CONCERN TO THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY; WE, THE STUDENTS OF SUNY MORRISVILLE, DO HEREBY DECREE THIS CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY, STUDENT GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION.

Income
$374,649
Spending
$379,239
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
25
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$3,813, cab 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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 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

    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 (1)
  1. $304,930 spent. STUDENT CLUB IS A STUDENT RUN GROUP WITH A FACULTY/STAFF ADVISOR. EACH GROUP HAS BEEN ESTABLISH BASED ON THEIR OWN PURPOSE AND PROVIDE SOCIAL, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY. THE STUDENT BODY MAY PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLUB ACCORDING TO THEIR INTERESTS AND CAREER OBJECTIVES. PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES WILL ENRICH YOUR TOTAL COLLEGE AND LIFE EXPERIENCES. BEING INVOLVED WILL CHALLENGE STUDENTS TO MAKE DECISIONS, SOLVE PROBLEMS, ACHIEVE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS, AND INCREASE THEIR LEVEL OF SATISFACTION AND SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT.CAMPUS ACTIVITIES ARE A SERVICE TO THE ENTIRE STUDENT BODY. THEY PROVIDE SOCIAL, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY. THE CAMPUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INTRAMURAL SPORTS, THEATRE, YEARBOOK, STUDENT GOVERNMENT, CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD, CHIMES (NEWSPAPER), MUSIC, MUSTANG RADIO, MOVE (COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUP).

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 January 1956.

    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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