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Ukirk Smu

EIN 85-0872677 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF UKIRK SMU IS TO UNDERTAKE AND SUPPORT PRESBYTERIAN MINISTRY ON THE CAMPUS OF SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, WHICH IS TO INCLUDE WEEKLY WORSHIP, PASTORAL CARE, WORKS OF CHARITY, SPIRITUAL CARE, AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE.

Income
$70,961
Spending
$92,281
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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. $47,417 spent. GENERAL PROGRAMS - UKIRK SMU OFFERED A RANGE OF GENERAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDING BIBLE STUDIES, FELLOWSHIP EVENTS, AND RETREATS THAT FOSTERED MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, DEEPENING OF FAITH, AND COMMUNITY LIFE AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS. THESE PROGRAMS CREATED SPACES FOR CURIOSITY, CONNECTION, AND REST. TOGETHER, THEY SUPPORTED STUDENTS' SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING AND SENSE OF BELONGING.
  2. $12,392 spent. CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT - UKIRK SMU PROVIDED ONGOING PASTORAL CARE THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS, MENTORING, CRISIS SUPPORT, AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE. THIS CARE SUPPORTED STUDENTS NAVIGATING ACADEMIC STRESS, PERSONAL CHALLENGES, AND FAITH QUESTIONS IN A SAFE, AFFIRMING ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $9,402 spent. PRESBYTERIAN WORSHIP - UKIRK SMU PROVIDED WEEKLY WORSHIP GATHERINGS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS, CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR PRAYER, MUSIC, PREACHING, SHARED MEALS, AND THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION THAT SUPPORTED STUDENTS' FAITH, BELONGING, AND SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 November 6, 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 2026.

    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 2020.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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