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Regents of the University of Idaho Group Return

EIN 83-4520477 · Moscow, ID

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak24 out of 100GovernanceWeak32 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 43% 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

To provide positive youth development to Idaho youth by focusing on Science Healthy Living and Citizenship by promoting and encouraging volunteers to help youth flourish.

Income
$11.9 million
Spending
$16.0 million
Spent on programs
43%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
2,912

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 24 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 79% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    43% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 32 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 0 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 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 (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. Healthy Living is one of the foundations of the 4-H Pledge and its at the core of what we do. Throughout Idaho 4-H Healthy Living programs are focused on 4-H youth learning how to lead lives that balance physical emotional and social health by learning to make smart and healthy decisions for themselves. These youth are building a foundation to give back to their communities so their friends and families can do the same. 4-H members are creating change with the issues that matter the most to young people today: nutrition childhood obesity drug awareness bullying safe driving suicide prevention decision-making and stress management. From simple skills such as learning to serve healthy snacks at 4-H meetings to complex responsibilities such as knowing how to be a good friend and leading activities for a group. 4-Hers are guiding their communities toward a healthy future.
  2. $4.3 million spent. Science and Technology Robotics engineering environmental science agri-science and vet science. These are just a few of the programs in which 4-Hers participate in every day learning new skills to make a difference in our communities. 4-H clubs are using GSI technology to map irrigation canals. They are winning international robotics competitions. Members are using the latest technology to raise and learn the business of sugar beets and other crops. Idahos hands-on 4-H programs empower young people and provide them with opportunities to grow learn and become confident members of their communities.
  3. $1.4 million spent. Citizenship 4-H leadership programs empower young people to be well informed citizens who are actively engaged in their communities and the world. 4-H Youth Development programs teach citizenship through such programs as Know Your Government 4-H Ambassador Program and State Teen Annual Convention. By providing them with opportunities to connect with their communities and work with adult leaders youth gain a clear understanding of their role in civic affairs and improve their decision making abilities. 4-H members throughout the state engage in service to their communities as part of the 4-H club experience. This solid foundation helps youth understand and acquire the skills to become leaders for the 21st century.
  4. Idaho State 4H staff prepares the F990 with information that each 4H club or affiliate submits. Compensation of offices director trustees key employees highest compensated employees and independent contractors. All 4H club are lead by uncompensated youth officers. 18. The 4H affiliate are led by uncompensated adult volunteers.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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? Caution.

    Not 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 September 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 November 2019.

    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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