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Middlesex College Foundation Inc

EIN 22-6079662 · Edison, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HELPING STUDENTS OPEN DOORS TO THEIR FUTURE WITH FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.

Income
$6.0 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
36 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
0
Volunteers
54
Highest pay
$122,859, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 36.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 79% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 257% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

    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 (4)
  1. $483,792 spent. PROGRAMS AND GRANTS - IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MIDDLESEX COLLEGE STUDENTS, MIDDLESEX COLLEGE FOUNDATION SEEKS FUNDING FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF ONGOING PROGRAMS, CAPITAL PROJECTS, AND ACADEMIC INITIATIVES. THE MIDDLESEX COLLEGE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO ENCOURAGE AND SUSTAIN LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALUMNI, FRIENDS, AND BUSINESSES, AND TO SEEK THEIR ACTIVE SUPPORT OF THE COLLEGE'S MISSION. THESE RELATIONSHIPS BUILD COMMITMENT AND INCLUSION IN SUPPORT OF THE COLLEGE'S GOAL OF SERVING THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.
  2. $478,157 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS - SINCE 1967, THE MIDDLESEX COLLEGE FOUNDATION HAS DISTRIBUTED OVER $21.9 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS, FINANCIAL AID, AND GRANTS TO MORE THAN 20,000 DESERVING STUDENTS. THE MIDDLESEX COLLEGE FOUNDATION CURRENTLY OFFERS 156 ENDOWED AND ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR QUALIFIED STUDENTS. THE NUMBER OF DESERVING MIDDLESEX COLLEGE STUDENTS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ALWAYS EXCEEDS AVAILABLE FUNDING. THE MIDDLESEX COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING OUR FINANCIAL RESOURCES SO THAT WE MAY ASSIST MORE STUDENTS EACH YEAR. SPENDING OF FUNDS ARE BASED ON DONOR RESTRICTION AND MAY BE TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED.
  3. $45,614 spent. DIRECT STUDENT SUPPORT - STUDENT SUCCESS OFTEN DEPENDS ON FACTORS BEYOND ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP. MIDDLESEX COLLEGE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO SUPPORT THE WHOLE STUDENT JOURNEY AND HAS MADE A COMMITMENT TO DIRECT STUDENT SUPPORT THROUGH THE FUNDING OF PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND, MIDDLESEX COLLEGE FOOD PANTRY, AND CHROMEBOOK OWNERSHIP PROGRAM.
  4. $6,104 spent. MEETINGS, RECOGNITION, ANNUITY DISTRIBUTIONS

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 August 1966.

    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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