University for Man Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
UFM Community Learning Center is a creative educational program serving Kansas State University, the Manhattan, KS area and the state of Kansas. UFM provides opportunities for lifelong learning and idea exchange. UFM also serves as a catalyst and host for new education-related programs and services that enhance the quality of life for all.
- Income
- $1.0 million
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 10.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 53%
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 200
- Highest pay
- $84,164, president and ceo effective june 10, 2022
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: 73 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% 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
Good: 85 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (8)
- $674,022 spent. UFM Education Program: This is UFM's largest program and primary mission activity. The education program offers a wide variety of noncredit enrichment and credit courses and workshops. In FY24, UFM offered 614 enrichment courses and 146 courses were offered for credit through Kansas State University. In FY24, 1,450 (unduplicated count) persons took enrichment courses and 998 received KSU credit for their coursework. Class topics included aquatics, arts and hobbies, foods and nutrition, earth and nature, health and fitness, and recreation. UFM collaborates with many other organizations to serve the community and participates in community awareness activities.
- $377,373 spent. YouthBuild Bountiful Bridges is currently a large sponsored project funded by the US Dept of Labor. The full grant was given to the Manhattan Housing Authority and UFM is the subcontractor to deliver services. This grant supports pre-apprenticeships that will educate and train young adults ages 16-24 for jobs in high demand industries including construction. YouthBuild students learn building and rehabilitation skills targeted for low income or unhoused families to increase affordable housing in their communities. Students work on GED completion and also gain certifications such as OSHA 10 and NCCER accredited certificates. The program has welcomed 4 cohorts of students since October, 2023. This is a reimbursement grant so revenue always lags behind expenses while we await repayment of the monthly expenses.
- $107,498 spent. Manhattan Area Risk Prevention Coalition (MARPC): UFM receives and administers grant funds on behalf of MARPC, a coalition of 12 community sector representative organizations and individuals. The group's focus is risk reduction and prevention among youth, especially in the area of drug/alcohol use issues and prevention activities. This also includes vaping among youth and fentanyl education. In FY24, MARPC received year eight of a federal Drug Free Communities grant. Funding was used for a media campaign on social hosting, responsible alcohol use and not providing alcohol to minors. MARPC coordinated Sticker Shock at Fort Riley. This project used over 20 volunteers to place stickers on packaged goods in liquor stores reminding purchasers not to provide alcohol to minors. MARPC also worked with the police department and the county health department to share information to the community. They sponsored programs to educate school personnel and parents about the reality of drug availability in the community and how to recognize it. The group scheduled many television and radio announcements about alcohol use and abuse prevention. In FY24, MARPC had 7,918 program participants. No measurement for media messages was available.
- $15,100 spent. UFM Teen Mentoring Program: The Teen Mentoring program offers a structured program of support and life skills to youth in grades 7-12. Project goals for the teens include learning positive life skills and focusing on primary prevention and intervention activities. Students from Kansas State University serve as mentors. Participant referrals come from the schools, community corrections, parents and teen participants who sometimes bring their friends. This program is funded by the City of Manhattan KS Special Alcohol Fund. In FY24, the program offered three after school groups each week. In FY24, 30 youth and 42 college mentors participated in the program.
- $11,974 spent. Manhattan Community Garden: Low cost garden plots are available for Manhattan and Riley County residents. Electronic newsletters are produced three times a year and an electronic gardening hints newsletter is sent weekly during the gardening season. Power tools, hand tools, hoses and some seeds are provided for use by gardeners as well. Land for the gardens is leased from the City of Manhattan at 9th and Riley Lane, and from Riley County at 1435 Collins Lane. In FY24, 176 families gardened 280 plots. Revenue appears to be high because plot rental sign-ups overlap two fiscal years with much of the revenue for the following year collected in the current year. Excess funds are used for garden maintenance, equipment purchase and reserved for future garden development. This is the oldest community garden in Kansas, established in 1974.
- $657 spent. Lou Douglas Lectures: This lecture series brings speakers to the Kansas State University campus. The theme of the series focuses on social justice, human rights and world peace. In addition to the evening lectures, speakers often visit K-State classes, meet with students and participate in campus and community events. In FY24, UFM Lou Douglas Lectures hosted a lecture and art exhibit. Daniel Fang, artist and his daughter, Fanny, shared their story in "The Pursuit of Happiness: A Chinese Immigrant Story".
- $903 spent. Short Projects: Short Projects supports contributions to small community projects. UFM serves as the screener for local youth tennis scholarships. In FY24, 15 tennis scholarships were granted. A grant was obtained from the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation to assist with renovation of the UFM kitchen during FY25.
- $11,851 spent. Project EXCELL (Extending College Education for Lifelong Learning): Project EXCELL provides enrichment education in a college-like setting, to area adults with mild developmental disabilities. Traditional college students serve as mentors and classroom aides. Classes are held on Saturday mornings in the fall and spring semesters on the K-State campus. In FY24, 156 students participated either as EXCELL students or KSU student assistants.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Marian University (Indianapolis, IN), EIN 35-0868175. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.