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Oregon State University Alumni Association Inc O S U

EIN 93-0470717 · Corvallis, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Inspire a lifelong connection to Oregon State University for alumni, students, and friends through learning, advocacy and community.

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
28.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 48%
Employees
0
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$350,795, executive director

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 (7)
  1. $2.4 million spent. Alumni Engagement - Our Beaver family is constantly growing and alumni networks are central to OSU Alumni Association's commitment to engaging alumni and friends in the life, promotion and advancement of the university. Our alumni networks and groups include several affinity and identity-based groups, networks for select colleges, as well as international and regional groups that are reflective of the diverse alumni of OSU. (Expenses $ 331,515 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 13,161) Membership Program - The Alumni Association serves all alumni and relies on the support of members, now nearly 20,000 strong, to make it happen. Members enjoy discounts on events, goods, and services while helping the Association meet its mission of growing the OSU network, supporting students and building pride in the University. (Expenses $ 151,073 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 138,208) Alumni Travel Program - The OSU Alumni Association hosts travel tours for fellow Beavers on journeys ranging from 5 to 20 days and an average group size of 21 travelers.
  2. $972,602 spent. Alumni Center - The CH2M Hill Alumni Center offers space for conferences, celebrations, meetings, family gatherings, weddings and tailgaters.
  3. $880,826 spent. Oregon Stater Magazine - For more than 100 years, the Oregon Stater has been Oregon State University's flagship publication for storytelling. It celebrates the accomplishments of OSU's people, brings to life its research and history, and connects its far-flung community of more than 200,000 Beavers. The Oregon Stater is published three times a year -- in fall, winter, and spring -- by the Oregon State University Alumni Association. (Expenses $ 331,515 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 13,161) Membership Program - The Alumni Association serves all alumni and relies on the support of members, now nearly 20,000 strong, to make it happen. Members enjoy discounts on events, goods, and services while helping the Association meet its mission of growing the OSU network, supporting students and building pride in the University. (Expenses $ 151,073 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 138,208) Alumni Travel Program - The OSU Alumni Association hosts travel tours for fellow Beavers on journeys ranging from 5 to 20 days and an average group size of 21 travelers.
  4. $331,515 spent. Membership Program - The Alumni Association serves all alumni and relies on the support of members, now nearly 20,000 strong, to make it happen. Members enjoy discounts on events, goods, and services while helping the Association meet its mission of growing the OSU network, supporting students and building pride in the University.
  5. $151,073 spent. Alumni Travel Program - The OSU Alumni Association hosts travel tours for fellow Beavers on journeys ranging from 5 to 20 days and an average group size of 21 travelers.
  6. Other
  7. (Expenses $ including grants of $ 119,333)(Revenue $ 2,289,825) Other

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 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 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 1959.

    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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