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University of Northern Iowa Research Foundatioin

EIN 39-1896362 · Cedar Falls, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong94 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 UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE, DEVELOP, INCREASE & EXTEND THE PROGRESS OF SCIENCE & USEFUL ARTS THROUGH ENCOURAGING & ASSISTING INVESTIGATION, RESEARCH & EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA BY FURNISHING THE MEANS, METHODS AND AGENCIES BY WHICH IDEAS, CREATIONS, DISCOVERIES, INVENTIONS AND PROCESSES MAY BE PROTECTED AND THE USES THEREOF DETERMINED AND SAFEGUARDED FOR THE PUBLIC, AND TO MANAGE, LICENSE AND DISPOSE OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS IN IDEAS, CREATIONS, DISCOVERIES, INVENTIONS AND PROCESSES OF ANY NATURE.

Income
$33,201
Spending
$14,321
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-137.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$304,371, 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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $12,121 spent. AS PART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION'S EFFORTS TO FURNISH THE MEANS, METHODS AND AGENCIES BY WHICH IDEAS, CREATIONS, DISCOVERIES, INVENTIONS AND PROCESSES MAY BE PROTECTED AND THE USES THEREOF DETERMINED AND SAFEGUARDED FOR THE PUBLIC, THE ORGANIZATION RECIEVED A SHARE OF THE ROYALTIES TO 4 INDIVIDUALS FOR 4 INVENTIONS OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SPONSORING UNITS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA.
  2. RESEARCH, LEGAL FEES, LICENSE/PATENT RENEWAL FOR THE PROTECTION OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

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 December 1999.

    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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