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University of Massachusetts Global

EIN 26-0152908 · Aliso Viejo, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF UMASS GLOBAL IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH AN ACCESSIBLE INCLUSIVE, AND TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION BASED ON EXCELLENCE AND FLEXIBILITY, CREATING LASTING VALUE AND RELEVANCE FOR A DYNAMIC WORLD.

Income
$116.9 million
Spending
$120.7 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
-7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
1,423
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$939,882, chancellor/ceo

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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 273% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 12 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

    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 (3)
  1. $39.2 million spent. THE UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN CONSISTENTLY RECEIVING THE MILITARY FRIENDLY GOLD STAR RANKING STUDENT SERVICES: TO HELP AND INCREASE STUDENT SUCCESS, UMASS GLOBAL FROM VICTORY, AN ORGANIZATION THAT CONNECTS THE MILITARY COMMUNITY WITH CIVILIAN OPPORTUNITY. AS A NONPROFIT UNIVERSITY DEDICATED TO STUDENT SUCCESS, THE SCHOOL IS PROUD OF THE FACT THAT 93 PERCENT OF ITS ALUMNI WOULD RECOMMEND UMASS GLOBAL TO FAMILY, FRIENDS AND/OR COLLEAGUES. UMASS GLOBAL IS REGIONALLY ACCREDITED BY, AND IS A MEMBER OF, THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (WSCUC) SENIOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY COMMISSION. ITS CALIFORNIA TEACHER TRAINING AND CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE ACCREDITED BY THE CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON TEACHER CREDENTIALING (CTC) AND PROFESSIONALLY ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF EDUCATOR PREPARATION (CAEP). EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 7, 2011, ITS BACHELOR'S IN SOCIAL WORK DEGREE IS PROFESSIONALLY ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION (CSWE). UMASS GLOBAL HAS ALSO PARTNERED WITH SEVERAL LARGE AND WELL-KNOWN CORPORATE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS TO THE EMPLOYEES OF WALMART INCORPORATED, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, AND AAA.
  2. $10.3 million spent. PARTNER NETWORKS ENSURE THAT THE STUDENT'S TIME IS MAXIMIZED FOR DEGREE COMPLETION. ACCESS TO LIBRARY SERVICES, INCLUDING BOOKS, PERIODICALS, MEDIA, ONLINE DATABASES, COURSE-BASED LIBRARY INSTRUCTION AND PERSONALIZED RESEARCH ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF. UMASS GLOBAL USES THE BLACKBOARD OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT SYSTEM, A SINGLE PLATFORM FOR TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT. THIS SYSTEM EXTENDS THE BLACKBOARD LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USED FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING TO ENGAGE THE INSTITUTION'S STAKEHOLDERS IN THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS. AS A RESULT, THE INSTITUTION IS WELL POSITIONED TO TRACK STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES AND IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND RETENTION.
  3. $40.9 million spent. STUDENT SERVICES: TO HELP AND INCREASE STUDENT SUCCESS, UMASS GLOBAL PROUDLY PROVIDES A CULTURE OF SUPPORT. STUDENT SERVICES OPERATIONS PROVIDES SERVICES TO ALL STUDENTS INCLUDING ACADEMIC ADVISORS, ONE STOP REPRESENTATIVES FOR FINANCIAL AID, ADDITIONAL KEY SUPPORT (ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION, MILITARY AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, CAREER COACHING, BUSINESS OFFICE, REGISTRATION, ETC) AND ENROLLMENT COACHING. UMASS GLOBAL'S ACADEMIC ADVISING APPROACH ALLOWS STUDENTS TO MAP OUT HIS/HER ACADEMIC PROGRAM AND FACILITATES A STUDENT'S ABILITY TO GRADUATE ON TIME. EARLY ADMISSION PROGRAMS AND ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS WITH ITS COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARTNERS, AND EXCLUSIVE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED TO HUNDREDS OF ORGANIZATIONS IN ITS PREMIER PARTNER NETWORK ALSO ENSURE THAT THE STUDENT'S TIME IS MAXIMIZED FOR DEGREE COMPLETION.

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 February 2008.

    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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