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Beta Gamma Sigma Inc

EIN 43-1322067 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY BETA GAMMA SIGMA IS TO HONOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS EDUCATION, DEVELOP FORWARD-THINKING BUSINESS LEADERS, AND FOSTER A GLOBAL COMMUNITY TO BE CATALYSTS FOR GOOD.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
32.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
12
Volunteers
1,950
Highest pay
$186,818, executive director

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    55% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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. $914,026 spent. SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS: SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION TO OUTSTANDING BUSINESS STUDENT AND FACULTY, TO ENCOURAGE AND IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND CAREER OUTLOOK AMONG OVER 900,000 LIFETIME MEMBERS FROM 649 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS. 20,576 STUDENTS AND FACULTY RECIEVED INTERNATIONAL AND LIFETIME RECOGNITION IN FY25.
  2. $21,908 spent. GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK: THE BGS ALUMNI NETWORK CONNECTS MEMBERS BOTH VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON. PROVIDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL EVENTS AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES, THE NETWORK INCREASES BGS' WORLDWIDE PRESENCE WHILE PROVIDING LIFETIME VALUE TO OUR MEMBERS. IN FY25, THERE WERE 50 EVENTS HELD WORLDWIDE, PROVIDED BY 32 ALUMNI CHAPTERS AND 15 NETWORKING GROUPS. BGS GLOBAL HQ PROVIDES ALUMNI CHAPTERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO QUALIFY FOR GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP FUND THEIR PROGRAMMING EFFORTS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OTHE NETWORK IS FURTHER SUPPORTED BY BGS PROGRAMMING. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH OUR WORLDWIDE PARTNERSHIP WITH JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT, THROUGH WHICH ALUMNI CHAPTERS CAN EASILY PLAN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES. THE BGS ALUMNI CAREER DESIGN PROGRAM SUPPORTS OUR ALUMNI MEMBERS' LONG-TERM CAREER SUCCESS BY PROVIDING COACHING IN CAREER-PATHING AND GOAL SETTING. THIS VIRTUAL PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. FURTHER, BGS CAREER CENTRAL SUPPORTS OUR ALUMNI MEMBERS' PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER OUTLOOK BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO CURATE CAREER CONTENT, PROGRAMS, WEBINARS AND EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS OFFERS. THE BGS ADVANTAGE WEBINAR SERIES OFFERS MONTHLY FREE WEBINARS FOR ALL BGS MEMBERS WITH TOPICS UNIQUE TO EACH SESSION. THESE SESSIONS OFFER SUPPORT AND INSIGHT INTO TOPICS LIKE CAREER ADVICE, PROFESSIONAL SKILL BUILDING AND LEVERAGING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS' ADVICE AND EXPERIENCES.
  3. $97,448 spent. THE BETA GAMMA SIGMA (BGS) LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SERIES: THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SERIES (LCS) BRINGS TOGETHER TOP-EMERGING STUDENT LEADERS FROM BETA GAMMA SIGMA CHAPTERS WORLDWIDE FOR A TWO-DAY EXPERIENCE FOCUSED ON PRACTICAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PERSONAL GROWTH. SESSIONS FOCUS ON HELPING STUDENTS DEVELOP SKILLS TO NAVIGATE AN EVER-EVOLVING GLOBAL BUSINESS LANDSCAPE, DEVELOP AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP STYLES, AND STRENGTHEN DECISION-MAKING SKILLS. STUDENT ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO DISCOVER THEIR AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP STYLES, LEARN TO NAVIGATE THE WORKPLACE WITH CONFIDENCE, AND BE EQUIPPED TO DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGES ON A GLOBAL SCALE. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OFY25 HOST SCHOOLS INCLUDED LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY. EVENTS WERE HELD IN THE FALL AND THE SPRING SEASON. TOTAL ATTENDANCE FOR BOTH EVENTS WAS 127 STUDENTS REPRESENTING 73 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS.

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 May 1988.

    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.

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