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Ci University Auxiliary Services Inc

EIN 73-1633096 · Camarillo, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak15 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 45% of its spending went to programs.

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

What it says it does

UAS HOSPITALITY SERVICES PROVIDES CSU CHANNEL ISLANDS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHANNEL ISLANDS COMMUNITY AND GUESTS WITH HIGH QUALITY DINING, CATERING AND CONFERENCE SERVICES, WHICH ARE CONTEMPORARY, DIVERSE, SAFE, AESTHETICALLY PLEASING, RESPONSIVE TO CUSTOMER NEEDS AND FEATURE A VARIETY OF NUTRITIOUS AND INNOVATIVE DINING OPTIONS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE WAY THAT COMPLEMENT AND ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
45%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
171
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$315,291, outgoing-treasurer/chief financial

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: 15 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 134% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 72% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    45% 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    3 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (1)
  1. $1.7 million spent. CI UNIVERSITY AUXILIARY SERVICES, INC. IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL FOOD OPERATIONS ON THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHANNEL ISLANDS CAMPUS. THIS INCLUDES THE FOOD FACILITIES WITHIN THE STUDENT UNION BUILDING CONSISTING OF EKHO'S CAF, SERVING SANDWICHES, SALADS, GRILLED PRODUCTS, SUSHI, PASTRIES, AND BEVERAGES INCLUDING COFFEE, AND THE SEA STORE WHICH IS A SMALL CONVENIENCE STORE; COASTAL CUP LOCATED IN GATEWAY HALL, SERVING COFFEE, TEA, PASTRIES, AND GRAB-AND-GO FOOD OPTIONS; AND ISLANDS KITCHEN WHICH IS LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH QUAD, PROVIDING DINING FOR OUR RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS, COMMUTER STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)CATERING PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE CAMPUS AS WELL AS EXTERNAL CLIENTS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE ORGANIZATION ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CHARTWELLS TO HELP OPERATE THE CAMPUS DINING SERVICES.

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 2002.

    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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