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Eastern Kentucky Univ Foundation Inc Giltner Crt 007 38 6206718

EIN 61-1131682 · Richmond, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE EKU FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY IN ACCOMPLISHING ITS GOALS OF EDUCATION AND REGIONAL STEWARDSHIP WITHIN ITS SOUTHEASTERN KENTUCKY SERVICE REGION.

Income
$24.7 million
Spending
$9.5 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
20.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 74%
Employees
0
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$604,741, trustee - president of eku

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 62% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 242% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 18 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

    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 (2)
  1. $2.7 million spent. FUNDING TO SUPPORT STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS, THUS ENABLING THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE BOTH CAPABLE AND/OR HAVE FINANCIAL NEED TO RECEIVE A COLLEGE EDUCATION. THESE INCLUDE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO STUDENTS IN THE EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM, AS WELL AS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED. ENDOWMENT INCOME FOR INVESTED FUNDS HELD BY THE EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION IS THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR THIS PURPOSE.
  2. $6.4 million spent. FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE CORE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY BY ESTABLISHING FUNDS FOR ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER MATERIALS RELATED TO FURTHERING THE CLASSROOM 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 April 1988.

    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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