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Georgetown University Alumni Association Inc

EIN 52-1170825 · Washington, DC

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 MISSION OF THE GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IS TO GENERATE GOODWILL AND SUPPORT FOR THE UNIVERSITY AND TO FOSTER A LIFELONG CONNECTION AMONG ALUMNI, OUR ALMA MATER AND THE GLOBAL GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY.

Income
$657,063
Spending
$531,415
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 42%
Employees
0
Volunteers
130
Highest pay
$1.9 million, appointed governor - ex of

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.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% 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

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    58 of 58 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 (1)
  1. $357,694 spent. THE GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (GUAA) WILL LIVE OUT ITS MISSION IN THE 2022 - 2025 PRESIDENTIAL TERM BY FOCUSING ON THREE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES. THESE PRIORITIES WERE DEVELOPED BY THE GUAA'S LEADERSHIP, IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, TO ENSURE ALL HOYAS FEEL AT HOME AND CONNECTED TO THE ALUMNI COMMUNITY.(1)ENGAGEMENT - ENHANCE THE INTRINSIC VALUE OF THE GUAA FOR OUR ALUMNI BY: FORTIFYING THE GUAA THROUGH INVESTMENT IN SERVICES AND RESOURCES THAT ENABLE SUSTAINABLE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GUAA'S MISSION; DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE, CREATIVE ALUMNI-CENTERED FORUMS, PROGRAMS, AND CONTENT; EXPANDING ALUMNI ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL PROGRAMMING, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND GUAA RESOURCES.(2) DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION - FOSTER A MORE INCLUSIVE AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY THAT ALLOWS ALUMNI TO BE THEIR WHOLE SELVES BY: ENSURING JUSTICE AND EQUITY ACROSS ALL ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES; LEADING EFFORTS TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT; BUILDING AND EXPANDING GUAA COMMUNITIES, ALUMNI ALLIANCES, AND AFFINITY GROUPS.(3) COMMUNICATION - ELEVATE AWARENESS OF AND INSPIRE CONNECTION TO THE GUAA BY: STRENGTHENING ALUMNI UNDERSTANDING OF GUAA'S BRAND AND MISSION; CLARIFYING THE BREADTH OF PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES THE GUAA OFFERS THE GEORGETOWN ALUMNI COMMUNITY; HIGHLIGHTING GUAA CONTRIBUTIONS TO GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY AND CELEBRATING THE WAYS THE GUAA PROMOTES AND ENHANCES THE ALUMNI EXPERIENCE.

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 November 6, 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 July 1980.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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