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Ball State University Alumni Association Inc

EIN 27-0458828 · Muncie, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO FOSTER AND FULLY REALIZE THE IDEALS AND MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ENCOURAGES LOYALTY, PARTICIPATION, AND SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY BY INFORMING ALUMNI OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND NEEDS OF THEIR ALMA MATER. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ADVANCES THE UNIVERSITY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND UNITES ALL ALUMNI IN CLOSER BONDS OF EDUCATION, FELLOWSHIP, TRADITION, AND MUTUAL ASSISTANCE.

Income
$649,727
Spending
$546,969
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
0
Volunteers
852
Highest pay
$340,338, foundation president

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% 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 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 32 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 (5)
  1. $260,023 spent. THE ORGANIZATION AWARDS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO VARIOUS UNDERGRADUATE GROUPS IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR PARTICIPATION IN ALUMNI RELATED ACTIVITIES, HOMECOMING ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATION AND OTHER STUDENT-ALUMNI RELATED ACTIVITIES. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF ALUMNI AND FOR GRADUATE AND DOCTORATE STUDENTS BASED ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. ITS MISSION IN AWARDING THESE SCHOLARSHIPS IS TO FOSTER ONGOING PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY.
  2. $34,983 spent. THE MISSION OF HOMECOMING WEEK AND ACTIVITIES IS TO BRING ALUMNI BACK TO CAMPUS, PROVIDE ALUMNI WITH ACTIVITIES TO RECONNECT THEM WITH EACH OTHER AND WITH THE UNIVERSITY AND INVOLVE ALUMNI WITH THE UNIVERSITY.
  3. $30,154 spent. REGIONAL ALUMNI EVENTS SEEK TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALUMNI TO RECONNECT WITH EACH OTHER AND WITH THE UNIVERSITY, TO INVOLVE ALUMNI WITH THE UNIVERSITY, AND TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ALUMNI.
  4. $193,856 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE PROGRAMS SUCH AS ALUMNI COUNCIL, ALUMNI AWARDS, CONSTITUENT PROGRAMS, PHOTO ID PROGRAM, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONATION, AND OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE ALUMNI AND PROMOTE LOYALTY TO THE UNIVERSITY.
  5. (Expenses $ 193,856 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 51,036) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE PROGRAMS SUCH AS ALUMNI COUNCIL, ALUMNI AWARDS, CONSTITUENT PROGRAMS, PHOTO ID PROGRAM, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONATION, AND OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE ALUMNI AND PROMOTE LOYALTY TO THE UNIVERSITY.

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 November 6, 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 April 2011.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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