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Rowan Educational Attractions Inc

EIN 71-0870602 · Glassboro, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF ROWAN UNIVERSITY BY OPERATING AND MAINTAINING ROWAN UNIVERSITY'S EDUCATIONAL SITES, INCLUDING ITS MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SITES, AND TO PERFORM ANY AND ALL OTHER AUXILIARY SERVICES NECESSARY IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS PURPOSE.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$1.2 million, (pres. of rowan university)

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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 89% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 137% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 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

    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 (1)
  1. $3.3 million spent. REA SUCCESSFULLY OPENED THE EDELMAN FOSSIL PARK & MUSEUM IN MARCH OF 2025. REA ENGAGED WITH G&A MUSEUM OPERATIONS MANTUA (GAMOM) AND ROWAN UNIVERSITY TO HIRE STAFF APPROPRIATE TO CARRY OUT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE MUSEUM WAS HIGHLY PROMOTED AND REACHED VISITORS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND BEYOND. REVIEWS FROM VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM WERE OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE, PRAISING THE QUALITY OF THE GALLERIES, KNOWLEDGE OF THE STAFF AND MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.MUSEUM PROGRAMMING INCLUDED TOURS, QUARRY DIGS, VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE, NATURE WALKS, THEMED EVENTS AND OTHER SPECIALIZED OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS, MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY. MANY AWARDS WERE RECEIVED FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AS WELL AS BEING NAMED IN THE "BEST OF PHILLY" FOR 2025.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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