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Long Beach State Foundation

EIN 45-2163910 · Long Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION SEEKS, SECURES AND MANAGES PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH. (SEE SCHEDULE O)AS THE PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY, ALL DONATIONS IN SUPPORT OF OUR STUDENTS, FACULTY, PROGRAMS AND COLLEGES ARE PROCESSED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE PURPOSES OUR DONORS SPECIFY. THESE FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT CSULB STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES, FACULTY AND PROGRAMS AS WELL AS FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION WILL CONTINUE TO SEEK FUNDS TO SUPPORT CSULB STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMMATIC FUNDS, AS WELL AS COMPLETE CAPITAL PROJECTS LIKE THE ALUMNI AND VISITORS CENTER AND OTHER HIGH PRIORITY PROJECTS IN THE YEAR AHEAD.

Income
$55.4 million
Spending
$17.1 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
18.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
0
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$620,827, univ. president (csulb 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 69% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 123% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 23 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.

  • 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. $8.1 million spent. PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE FACULTY AND PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSITY AS PER DONORS' SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS. SPENDING OCCURRED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:-SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS, CHAIRS, AND PROGRAMS -$5,526,682-SUPPORT FOR STUDENT PROGRAMS AND DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES -$2,395,062-SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES -$160,106-SUPPORT FOR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES - $33,919
  2. $5.4 million spent. PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, A TOTAL OF 1,992 STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS.
  3. $423,688 spent. SUPPORT FOR CAMPUS CAPITAL PROJECTS AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE FOR THE ALUMNI CENTER AS PER DONORS' SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS.

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 2011.

    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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