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Alumni Association of the University of Oregon

EIN 93-0339108 · Eugene, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOSTERS LIFELONG RELATIONSHIPS, DEEPENS ENGAGEMENT, AND ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY AND DUCK ALUMNI AROUND THE WORLD.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
70.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 56%
Employees
1
Volunteers
350
Highest pay
$229,475, secretary

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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 70.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 130% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    41 of 41 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 (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. ALUMNI GROUPS AND CONSTITUENCY ENGAGEMENT CONTINUED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF EVENTS AND SPONSORSHIPS HELD LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE US AS WELL AS INTERNATIONALLY TO GENERATE UOAA MEMEBERSHIP AND RAISE SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS WHICH IN TURN FURTHERS THE UOAA'S PURPOSE.
  2. $721,356 spent. ENGAGEMENT SERVICES PROVIDES ADDITIONAL MEMBER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF EVENTS TO GENERATE UOAA MEMBERSHIPS AND DEVELOP NEW ENGAGEMENT AND FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO AND ENHANCES THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON'S DONOR BASE. ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FURTHER EXPERIENCES WHICH LINK STUDENTS, ALUMNI AND DONORS TO BOTH THE UOAA AND THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. THESE EFFORTS CONTRIBUTE TO FURTHERING RELATIONSHIPS AND ENGAGEMENTS OPPORTUNITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE UOAA GOALS AND MISSION. ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ARE USED AS A BACKDROP TO FURTHER CULTIVATION AND STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS FOR OUR CONSTITUENT BASE.
  3. $211,726 spent. THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HAS A DUES BASED MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT REVENUE SOURCE IS GENERATED BY THREE TYPES OF MEMBERSHIPS (LIFE, ANNUAL, & STUDENT). MEMBERSHIP EXPENSES ARE BASED ON MARKETING AND ADVERTISING STRATEGIES WHICH INCLUDE MASS MAILING, DIRECT PHONE AND IN PERSON SOLICITATIONS, MEMBER APPRECIATION ACTIVITIES AND UNIVERSITY OF OREGON PARTNERSHIPS.

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 November 1996.

    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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