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Green River College Foundation

EIN 51-0168649 · Auburn, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GREEN RIVER COLLEGE FOUNDATION PROVIDES RESOURCES TO ASSIST GREEN RIVER COLLEGE ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE.

Income
$5.5 million
Spending
$4.3 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
17.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
0
Volunteers
85
Highest pay
$380,146, 2nd vice 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

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

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 28 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. $2.9 million spent. THE GREEN RIVER STUDENT VILLAGE LLC PROVIDES HOUSING FOR GREEN RIVER COLLEGE STUDENTS. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 340 UNITS ON CAMPUS WITH FULL FACILITIES OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF GREEN RIVER COLLEGE. STUDENT HOUSING IS ADVERTISED THROUGH BROCHURES AND THE COLLEGE WEBSITE.
  2. $837,136 spent. GIFTS TO GREEN RIVER COLLEGE INCLUDE STUDENT ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS WHICH ARE ADVERTISED THROUGHOUT THE CAMPUS AND THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION GIFTED FUNDS FOR PERSONNEL ASSISTANCE AND EQUIPMENT TO THE COLLEGE.
  3. $84,614 spent. GREEN RIVER COLLEGE CAMPUS PROGRAMS INCLUDE GATOR BOOSTER, KGRG RADIOS STATIONS AM/FM, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHERS THAT SUPPORT ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE CAMPUS.

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 November 1975.

    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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