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Eastern Association of College & University Business Officers

EIN 52-1143423 · Ft Lauderdale, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PREPARE AND SUPPORT FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERS AS PIVOTAL STRATEGIC PARTNERS, ENABLING THEIR ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS TO THRIVE.TO ENABLE THE INSTRUCTIONAL, RESEARCH AND PUBLIC SERVICE MISSIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, EASTERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY BUSINESS OFFICERS (EACUBO) PROMOTES EFFECTIVE AND ETHICAL ADMINISTRATION BY BUSINESS OFFICERS IN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE EASTERN REGION BY PRODUCING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, PROMOTING INTER-INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION, AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION ON CURRENT AND FUTURE ISSUES.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
35

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $721,909 spent. ANNUAL MEETING: EACUBO HELD ITS ANNUAL MEETING IN OCTOBER 2024 IN PHILADELPHIA, USA. THE EACUBO ANNUAL MEETING IS DESIGNED TO FOCUS STRATEGICALLY ON SEVERAL TOPICS SUCH AS CHANGE MANAGEMENT, INNOVATION AND RISK TAKING. WE EXPLORE NEW IDEAS, PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS, AND NEW MODELS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION. THERE ARE FIVE TRACKS OF CONCURRENT SESSIONS AND FOUR GENERAL SESSION SPEAKERS, TYPICALLY.
  2. $398,344 spent. ANNUAL WORKSHOP: EACUBO CONDUCTED AN ON-SITE ANNUAL WORKSHOP IN MARCH 2025 IN BALTIMORE. THE WORKSHOP PROVIDES CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION TO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY BUSINESS OFFICERS. THE WORKSHOP SESSIONS ARE FILLED WITH TIMELY UPDATES AND BEST PRACTICES FOR THE WORK BEING DONE ON CAMPUSES.
  3. $83,917 spent. BOARD AND COMMITTEE AND MORE: EACUBO MAINTAINS A WEBSITE PROVIDING INFORMATION ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, MEMBER RESOURCES, A COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK, CAREER CENTER, NEWSLETTERS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS SUCH AS BY-LAWS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 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 1979.

    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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