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California State University Bakersfield Student-Centered Enter

EIN 77-0375841 · Bakersfield, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CSUB STUDENT-CENTERED ENTERPRISES, INC. IS TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD (UNIVERSITY) BY PROVIDING STUDENT-CENTERED ENTERPRISE SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY INCLUDING STUDENT UNION, STUDENT RECREATION CENTER AND STUDENT HOUSING, AS WELL AS OTHER SUCH PURPOSES AS ARE APPROPRIATE TO AN AUXILIARY ORGANIZATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
29.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$609,296, university 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 12 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

    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 (3)
  1. $841,610 spent. THE STUDENT RECREATION CENTER IS A 75,130 SQUARE-FOOT, STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY PROVIDING OPTIMAL SERVICE IN A SAFE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD (CSUB) COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING THROUGH INNOVATIVE, STUDENT-FUNDED, STUDENT-DRIVEN PROGRAMS OF FITNESS, SPORTS, AND WELLNESS. FEATURES INCLUDE A FITNESS AREA EQUIPPED WITH 60 CARDIOVASCULAR MACHINES INCLUDING TREADMILLS, ELLIPTICAL CROSS TRAINERS, EXERCISE BIKES, CLIMBERS, AND ROWING ERGOMETERS, AS WELL AS FREE WEIGHT BENCHES, BARBELLS, DUMBBELLS, PLATE-LOADED WEIGHT EQUIPMENT, VARIABLE RESISTANCE WEIGHT MACHINES, CORE STRENGTH AREA, AND A STRETCHING AREA. THERE IS ALSO A THREE-COURT GYMNASIUM AND THREE-LANE SUSPENDED TRACK. IN THE GYMNASIUM, PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPTION OF PLAYING BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, BADMINTON, INDOOR SOCCER, AND MORE. THE FACILITY'S CENTERPIECE IS A 34-FOOT HIGH FREESTANDING ROCK WALL CAPABLE OF ACCOMMODATING UP TO SEVEN ROPED CLIMBERS SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE STUDENT RECREATION CENTER'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE: GROUP X WORKOUTS INCLUDING YOGA, DANCE AND INDOOR CYCLING. INTRAMURAL SPORTS ARE STRUCTURED LEAGUES OFFERING CSUB STUDENTS, SRC MEMBERS, AND CSUB STAFF AND FACULTY FRIENDLY COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES. INFORMAL RECREATION RUN LAPS AROUND THE TRACK, START PICK-UP GAMES WITH YOUR FRIENDS, PLAY VIDEO GAMES, OR JUST PUMP SOME IRON. INFORMAL RECREATION INVITES SRC MEMBERS TO COME IN ANYTIME DURING THE DAY AND PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF UNSTRUCTURED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. REC ADVENTURES OFFERS TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE, FROM NOVICES TO THE TESTED OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST AND PERSONAL TRAINING IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS WITH A WORKOUT DESIGNED FOR YOUR NEEDS AND WITH MOTIVATION FROM OUR PERSONAL TRAINERS AND FITNESS ADVISORS.
  2. $315,814 spent. THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE IS DESIGNED TO CREATE A HOLISTIC, STUDENT-CENTERED HOUSING EXPERIENCE, IN WHICH STUDENTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND ARE ABLE TO ACCESS FACULTY AND STAFF SUPPORT EASILY AND OFTEN. THE FACILITIES ARE KEPT CLEAN AND PROVIDE A BACKDROP FOR STUDENTS TO BE CREATIVE AND PUT THEIR MARK ON THEIR ENVIRONMENT IN POSITIVE AND AFFIRMING WAYS. TECHNOLOGY IS USED EFFECTIVELY AND OFTEN TO ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF STUDENT LIFE.
  3. $157,349 spent. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD'S STUDENT UNION PROVIDES A COMFORTABLE PLACE FOR STUDENTS TO MEET, ORGANIZE, AND ATTEND A VARIETY OF EVENTS. AT THE HEART OF THE STUDENT UNION IS A CASUAL LOUNGE, WHICH GIVES STUDENTS A FUN, RELAXED SETTING TO UNWIND BETWEEN CLASSES OR AFTER A LONG DAY. COMPUTERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SURFING THE WEB, IN ADDITION TO PING PONG AND FOOSBALL TABLES, COUCHES AND MORE.

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 March 1995.

    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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