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Collegiate Housing Foundation

EIN 63-1173425 · Fairhope, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

(A)THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (THE CODE) INCLUDING FOR SUCH PURPOSES:(1)ASSISTING EACH OF ITS MEMBERS TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR ITS ENROLLED STUDENTS; AND(2)OTHERWISE ASSISTING EACH OF ITS MEMBERS TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATIONAL MISSIONS.

Income
$324.7 million
Spending
$340.3 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
-70.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
5
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$736,623, coo/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

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (housing, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 106% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs.

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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (housing, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (22)
  1. $105.0 million spent. PROVIDE 7,681 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN IRVINE,CA FOR UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE
  2. $54.8 million spent. PROVIDE 3,290 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN DAVIS, CA FOR UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS
  3. $29.8 million spent. PROVIDE 1,500 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN RIVERSIDE, CA FOR UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE
  4. $5.5 million spent. PROVIDE 516 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN ELON, NC FOR ELON UNIVERSITY
  5. $7.5 million spent. PROVIDE 702 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN ASHLAND, OR FOR SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY
  6. $1.1 million spent. PROVIDE 180 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN ST. DAVIDS, PA FOR EASTERN UNIVERSITY
  7. $5.1 million spent. PROVIDE 492 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN TOLEDO, OH FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
  8. $5.6 million spent. PROVIDE 440 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN CHICAGO, IL FOR NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
  9. $3.6 million spent. PROVIDE 421 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN CULLOWHEE, NC FOR WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
  10. $10.3 million spent. PROVIDE 548 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS FOR UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - CHICAGO
  11. $14.7 million spent. PROVIDE 1,274 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN COLLEGE STATION, TX FOR TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
  12. $8.9 million spent. PROVIDE 875 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN DENTON, TX FOR TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
  13. $9.4 million spent. PROVIDE 620 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN DOVER, DE FOR DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
  14. $15.8 million spent. PROVIDE 820 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN RIVERSIDE, CA FOR UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE
  15. $5.6 million spent. PROVIDE 540 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN PRAIRIE VIEW, TX FOR PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
  16. $21.4 million spent. PROVIDE 1,814 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN WILMINGTON, NC FOR UNC WILMINGTON
  17. $3.3 million spent. PROVIDE 548 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY FOR THE NEW JERSEY INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.
  18. $26.0 million spent. PROVIDE 1549 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN DAVIS, CA FOR UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS
  19. $606,712 spent. PROVIDE 558 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN HONOLULU, HI FOR UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA
  20. $38,267 spent. PROVIDE 637 BED STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY IN WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA FOR PURDUE UNIVERSITY
  21. $3.4 million spent. PROVIDE A STUDENT RECREATIONAL FACILITY IN HOMEWOOD, ALABAMA FOR SAMFORD UNIVERSITY
  22. REIMBURSED/REFUNDED EXPENSES ON CURRENT OR PAST PROJECT; AND FEE FROM SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION.

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 September 1997.

    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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