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The University of Illinois Alumni Association

EIN 37-6006004 · Urbana, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 67 cents.

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 THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IS TO ENHANCE AND ADVANCE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (THE UNIVERSITY) AND ALL ITS ALUMNI; TO INSPIRE LIFELONG LOYALTY AND PRIDE AMONG ALUMNI AND FRIENDS BY STRENGTHENING THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY; AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VALUE OF THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS ALUMNI.

Income
$4.5 million
Spending
$5.3 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
51.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 38%
Employees
34
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$309,471, 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

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 51.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 67 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $1.9 million spent. THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (ALUMNI ASSOCIATION) PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL ALUMNI RELATIONS SERVICES, INCLUDING EVENT PLANNING; ORGANIZING AND ASSISTING ALUMNI CLUBS, CHAPTERS AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS; AND, CELEBRATION AND RECOGNITION OF ALUMNI ACCOMPLISHMENTS, INCLUDING AWARDS. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PROVIDES THESE SERVICES THROUGH ITS OFFICES ON THE URBANA CAMPUS AND THE ILLINI CENTER IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ALSO MANAGES THE ALICE CAMPBELL ALUMNI CENTER IN URBANA, WITH A VARIETY OF SPACES AVAILABLE FOR EVENTS. THE ALICE CAMPBELL ALUMNI CENTER IS ALSO HOME TO THE RICHMOND FAMILY WELCOME GALLERY, WHICH SERVES AS A SHOWCASE FOR THE UNIVERSITY'S RICH HISTORY, TRADITIONS, AND GLOBAL IMPACT, FEATURING INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY AND PERSONAL STORIES OF ALUMNI, FACULTY AND STUDENTS FROM THE PAST 150 YEARS.
  2. $806,916 spent. THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (ALUMNI ASSOCIATION) PRODUCES A VARIETY OF COMMUNICATIONS ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AND ITS ALUMNI. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRODUCES UP TO FOUR ISSUES PER YEAR OF ITS ALUMNI MAGAZINES FOR THE URBANA AND SPRINGFIELD UNIVERSITIES. THE MAGAZINES ARE MAILED TO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNUAL AND LIFE MEMBERS (I.E. THOSE THAT HAVE MET CONTRIBUTION CRITERIA TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION). THE ANNUAL MAGAZINE CIRCULATION TOTALS ARE APPROXIMATELY 55,000 FOR URBANA AND 15,000 FOR SPRINGFIELD. MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTERS ARE PROVIDED TO ALL ALUMNI THAT PROVIDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WEBSITE RECEIVES AN ESTIMATED 12,000 UNIQUE VISITORS EACH MONTH. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ALSO SENDS TARGETED, SPECIAL TOPIC EMAILS TO ALUMNI SEGMENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ALSO OFFERS A DIGITAL LIBRARY OF ALUMNI MAGAZINES FROM THE PAST TEN YEARS.
  3. $600,633 spent. THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (ALUMNI ASSOCIATION) OPERATES A WEBSITE AT WWW.UIAA.ORG, AND PROVIDES A WEB-BASED ALUMNI NETWORK AND DIRECTORY FOR OPERATION BY ALUMNI GROUPS, THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ALUMNI NETWORK. THE ONLINE DIRECTORY PROVIDES ILLINOIS ALUMNI WITH A SIMPLE WAY TO MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH FELLOW ALUMNI WORLDWIDE. THE NETWORK FACILITATES RECONNECTING WITH FRIENDS AND FORMER CLASSMATES, ASSISTS WITH SEARCHING FOR ALUMNI NEARBY, AND HELPS ALUMNI OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXPAND THEIR PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES MEANINGFUL DATA ANALYSIS RELATED TO TRACKING ALUMNI DEMOGRAPHICS, EMPLOYMENT DATA, CAMPUS AFFILIATIONS, GEOGRAPHY, AND MAJORS.

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 May 1954.

    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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