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Ohio State University Alumni Association Inc

EIN 31-6401596 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BE THE HEART OF THE BUCKEYE ALUMNI COMMUNITY, INSPIRING AND CULTIVATING ENGAGED CITIZENS. THROUGH TIME AND CHANGE, WE ENRICH FIRM FRIENDSHIPS AMONG BUCKEYE ALUMNI OF THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY.

Income
$19.9 million
Spending
$19.7 million
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
23.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5,500

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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. $4.7 million spent. CONNECTIONSTHE REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM IS THE PRIMARY METHOD THAT THE ASSOCIATION CAN PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND PROGRAMMING SUPPORT FOR OUR ALUMNI CLUB LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS. THE CLUBS ARE LOCATED IN OVER 150 CITIES, INCLUDING 8 OVERSEAS. OUR ENGAGEMENT TEAM HELPS THE VOLUNTEERS WITH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, MANY OF WHICH SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CURRENT OHIO STATE STUDENTS.
  2. $4.1 million spent. EXPERIENCES: THE CONSTITUENCY PROGRAMS REPRESENTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALUMNI TO ENGAGE WITH THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WITH THE INTENT TO DEVELOP A LONG-LASTING RELATIONSHIP. PROGRAMS BROADLY INCLUDES SOCIAL GATHERINGS, GAME WATCHES, FOOTBALL PRE-GAME EVENTS, NETWORKING EVENTS,FAMILY ACTIVITIES,ALUMNI TOURS AND OTHER, GROUP ACTIVITIES WHERE ALUMNI ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE ASSOCIATION STAFF, FELLOW ALUMNI AND UNIVERSITYAMBASSADORS. PROGRAMS ARE HELD IN A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS, SOME OF WHICH ARE IN COLUMBUS BUT MANY OF WHICH ARE IN GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE ASSOCIATION ENGAGES IN A SET OF ACTIVITIES (PHONE CALLS, MAIL SOLICITATION, EMAIL SOLICITATION, ETC.) THAT ARE INTENDED TO GENERATE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY. THE PROGRAM IS ENTIRELY MANAGED AND DIRECTED BY THE ASSOCIATION.
  3. $1.8 million spent. ADVOCACYACTIVELY ENCOURAGES OTHERS TO CONTRIBUTE THEIR TIME, TALENT OR TREASURE TO OHIO STATE. ADVOCATES HELP TO IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP FUTURE SUPPORTERS, FUELING THE ADVANCEMENT CONTINUUM, WHO WILL ACTIVATE AND LEVERAGE THEIR PERSONAL NETWORKS. CONNECTIONS MADE BY ADVOCATES INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY AND VELOCITY IN WHICH CONSTITUENTS MOVE THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT CONTINUUM. ADVOCACY FOCUSES ON GOVERNMENT ADVOCATES, THE OSU EARLY INVESTOR NETWORK, DONOR LOYALTY, PARTNERSHIPS, THE YOUNG ALUMNI ACADEMY AND THE STUDENT ALUMNI COUNCIL.
  4. $1.2 million spent. STRATEGY AND BELONGING AND STRATEGY AND ADMINISTRATION.

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 1939.

    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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