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Associated Students Inc California State University East Bay

EIN 94-1526940 · Hayward, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC. (ASI) OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY IS THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE STUDENTS AT CSU, EAST BAY. ASI REPRESENTS AND ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF THE INTERESTS, NEEDS, AND CONCERNS OF OUR VERY DIVERSE AND DYNAMIC STUDENT BODY, PROVIDING THEM WITH THE SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT AND SUPPORT THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
29
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$148,610, 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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $996,321 spent. ASI PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS:1. THE BUSINESS SERVICES CENTER THAT PROVIDES TESTING MATERIALS, FAXING, COPYING, AND DISCOUNT PASSES;2. ASI PRESENTS PROGRAMMING PROVIDES SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY TO STRENGTHEN STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND3. PROVIDES LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE ON ROLES SUCH AS BOARD MEMBER, COMMITTEE MEMBER, AND STUDENT ASSISTANT, WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO GAIN LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR THEIR FUTURE CAREERS.

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 October 13, 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 June 1991.

    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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