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Associated Students Calif State University Long Beach

EIN 95-1810426 · Long Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF STUDENT SELF-DETERMINATION IN THE SHARED GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY, THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF CSULB SEEKS TO FACILITATE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS' EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND LIFE GOALS THROUGH PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES THAT ADVOCATE STUDENT NEEDS AND INTERESTS, COMPEL STUDENT REPRESENTATION IN CAMPUS DECISION MAKING AND PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH RESOURCES THAT THEY IDENTIFY AS NECESSARY FOR THEIR INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$24.7 million
Spending
$21.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
806
Volunteers
613
Highest pay
$286,787, 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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs.

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 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 (4)
  1. $12.5 million spent. THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION (USU) AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC. IT IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE HEART OF THE CAMPUS. IT IS A PLACE WHERE THE STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, ALUMNI AND COMMUNITY CAN RELAX, GRAB A BITE TO EAT, BOWL, MEET, WATCH A MOVIE, ETC. THE USU PROVIDES DIVERSE PROGRAMS, CREATES LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND FOSTERS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH FOR THE STUDENTS THROUGH ON SITE LEARNING. INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED IN THE AREAS OF PROGRAMMING, MARKETING AND GRAPHICS. THE USU OFFERS MEMBERS OF THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR THEIR CONVENIENCE AND BENEFIT. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE CONFERENCE ASSISTANCE, FOOD SERVICE, SNACKS, AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES.
  2. $2.0 million spent. THE ISABEL PATTERSON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC) PROVIDES A VALUABLE SERVICE TO STUDENTS WHO ARE ALSO PARENTS. IT OFFERS AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE ON THE CAMPUS OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH. THE CDC, A DIVISION OF ASI, OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR QUALIFYING STUDENTS AND WE BOAST A LOW TEACHER/CHILD RATIO. OUR STAFF IS MADE UP OF HIGHLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED TEACHERS WHO DELIVER QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR 188 CHILDREN EACH SEMESTER. CHILD CARE IS FOR CHILDREN FROM 6 MONTHS THROUGH 2ND GRADE. SINCE 1975, THE CDC HAS SERVED AS A RESOURCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY'S ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, FOR THE COMMUNITY, AND FOR OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION. WE ARE LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND NATIONALLY ACCREDITED.
  3. $1.7 million spent. THE STUDENT RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER (SRWC) IS A 126,500 SQUARE FOOT, TWO STORY, STATE OF THE ART RECREATION FACILITY. THE FACILITY IS THE HUB FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTRAMURAL SPORTS, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS SERVICES. THE SRWC IS MANAGED BY THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS. RECREATION IS OPEN TO ALL CSULB STUDENTS, ASSOCIATES, AND AFFILIATES. THE FACILITY CONTAINS A THREE-COUNT GYM, A MULTI ACTIVITY COURT GYM, INDOOR JOGGING TRACK, WEIGHT AND CARDIO EQUIPMENT, RACQUETBALL COURTS, GROUP EXERCISE ROOMS, ROCK CLIMBING WALL, SWIMMING POOL AND SPA. THE SRWC IS LEED CERTIFIED.
  4. $1.7 million spent. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE THE ASI GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, STUDENT TRAVEL FUND, THE EOP BOOK GRANTS PROGRAM, STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS, AND THE STUDENT RESEARCH FUND. ASI ALSO SUPPORTS THE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENT ATHLETES.

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 November 1957.

    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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