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Student Union Corp of the Univ of Kansas Medical Center

EIN 48-0581966 · Kansas City, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceWeak47 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE STUDENT UNION CORPORATION OPERATES AS A NON-PROFIT SERVICE ORGANIZATION IN AND FOR THE INTEREST OF ALL DULY ENROLLED STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ON THE KANSAS CITY CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.

Income
$100,144
Spending
$100,136
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
21.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 58%
Employees
0
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$462,967, 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: 92 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 47 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (1)
  1. $86,689 spent. THE STUDENT UNION CORPORATION OPERATES AS A NON-PROFIT SERVICE ORGANIZATION IN AND FOR THE INTEREST OF ALL DULY ENROLLED STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ON THE KANSAS CITY CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS. THE CORPORATION PROVIDES GOODS AND SERVICES TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ACADEMIC NEEDS OF THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, FRIENDS AND VISITORS ON A BASIS CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION OF THE MEDICAL CENTER AND THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS. VENDING MACHINES AND ATMS ARE PROVIDED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF. THE ORGANIZATION SIGNED A THIRD-PARTY CONTRACT WITH A RELATED PARTY, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEMORIAL CORPORATION, TO OPERATE THE BOOKSTORES ON THE CAMPUSES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER. THE PARTIES ENTERED INTO A RENEWED LEASE OF FIVE YEARS, EFFECTIVE DATE OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2016. THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEMORIAL CORPORATION PAYS THE ORGANIZATION A MINIMUM ANNUAL COMMISSION OF $22,800, PAYABLE IN MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS. ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONS WILL COMMENCE IF SALES EXCEED $1,250,000. EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2018, THE MINIMUM AMOUNT WAS REVISED TO $16,815 DUE TO THE CLOSING OF THE WICHITA BOOKSTORE.

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 November 1947.

    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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