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St Cloud State University Foundation Inc

EIN 41-6019040 · Saint Cloud, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION SERVES THE STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF AT ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY BY ENGAGING INTERESTED ALUMNI AND FRIENDS IN SUPPORTING THE MISSION, PROGRAMS, AND GOALS OF THE UNIVERSITY. ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY IS A HIGHLY ACCREDITED REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITY THAT PROVIDES EXCELLENT EDUCATION AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE FOR A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY. KEY AREAS OF SUPPORT INCLUDE SCHOLARSHIPS, FACULTY, PROGRAM, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT.

Income
$6.1 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
11.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 59%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$238,811, executive director - part year

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $1.5 million spent. SCHOLARSHIPS - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO THE UNIVERSITY TO AWARD TO DESERVING STUDENTS. OVER 1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO OVER 1,400 STUDENTS THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF THE FOUNDATION.
  2. $988,567 spent. DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE COLLEGES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY. OVER 150 UNITS OF THE UNIVERSITY BENEFIT FROM THESE EFFORTS.
  3. $14,341 spent. OTHER UNIVERSITY SUPPORT - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES OTHER SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY FOR VARIOUS OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM PURPOSES.

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 October 1960.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Ohio State University Foundation (Columbus, OH), EIN 31-1145986. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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