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Alumni Association of Kansas State University

EIN 48-0495058 · Manhattan, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE ACTIVITIES SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO THE WELFARE OF KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, TO MAINTAIN THE INTEREST OF FORMER STUDENTS AND ALL GRADUATE ALUMNI OF THE UNIVERSITY TO CAUSE THEM TO BE RESPONSIVE TO THE PROGRAM NEEDS OF KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY.

Income
$8.5 million
Spending
$4.9 million
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
33 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
33
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$250,838, secretary/president/ceo

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 33.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 29 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

    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 (4)
  1. $896,555 spent. ALUMNI ACTIVITIES/EVENT OPPORTUNITIES - THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, COMMUNICATIONS AND BENEFITS TO MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP PURPOSEFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALUMNI AND PROMOTE ACQUAINTANCES AMOUNG GRADUATES OF KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY.
  2. $888,052 spent. STUDENT ENROLLMENT - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ACTIVITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SERVICES TO INCREASE INTEREST AND INVOLVEMENT IN BOTH PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS TO ATTEND KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND CURRENT ENROLLED STUDENTS FOR RETENTION.
  3. $596,576 spent. ALUMNI RECORDS - THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MAINTAINS AND UPDATES DEMOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON MORE THAN 250,000 KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATES, FORMER STUDENTS, AND FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY. THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF THE ALUMNI RECORDS PROGRAM, A 90% ADDRESSABLE MAILING LIST IS MAINTAINED WHICH ALLOWS THE ASSOCIATION TO ACHIEVE ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.
  4. $383,532 spent. PUBLICATIONS - THE AWARD-WINING K-STATER MAGAZINE IS DISTRIBUTED FIVE TIMES A YEAR TO MORE THAN 36,000 ALUMNI MEMBERS, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AND LIBRARIES. THIS PERIODICAL INFORMS ALUMNI, PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS, AND INTERESTED CONSTITUENT GROUPS OF THE ACTIVITIES OF KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND ITS ALUMNI.

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 1944.

    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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