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Nirsa Foundation

EIN 93-1090612 · Corvallis, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NIRSA FOUNDATION, THROUGH FUNDRAISING AND STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS, WORKS IN COOPERATION WITH THE NATIONAL INTRAMURAL-RECREATIONAL SPORTS ASSOCIATION (NIRSA) TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COLLEGIATE RECREATIONAL SPORTS BY PROVIDING ITS MEMBERS MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOLARSHIP, RESEARCH, AND PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$156,210
Spending
$232,775
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
48.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
5
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$246,620, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 48.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 49% of income.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $135,931 spent. DURING 2024, NIRSA FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO ENHANCE COLLEGIATE RECREATIONAL SPORTS BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOLARSHIP, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING MAKING GRANTS 1) FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS TO ATTEND NIRSA EDUCATIONAL EVENTS (ANNUAL CONFERENCE OR INSTITUTES), 2) TO FUND RESEARCH AND BENCHMARKING THAT ADVANCES THE PROFESSION OF COLLEGIATE RECREATION, AND 3) TO SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN HIGHER EDUCATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 July 1996.

    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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