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Csu Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation

EIN 95-2081258 · Fullerton, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORT THE STUDENT-CENTERED MISSION OF CAL STATE FULLERTON BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE SERVICES WHILE KEEPING REVENUES ON CAMPUS.IN FULFILLING ITS MISSION, IT PERFORMS A VARIETY OF SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY. SPECIFICALLY, IT OVERSEES COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS; EDUCATIONAL GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY; IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FISCAL ADMINISTRATION FOR NUMEROUS UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS; ACQUIRED COLLEGE PARK TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OFFICES AND CLASSROOMS FOR THE UNIVERSITY; AND ADMINISTERS UNIVERSITY GABLES.

Income
$63.6 million
Spending
$62.9 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
2,210
Volunteers
175
Highest pay
$479,589, 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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    6 of 15 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. $41.6 million spent. RESEARCH GRANTS & CONTRACT: PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS TO THE UNIVERSITY BY HELPING TO FURTHER ITS EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE MISSION BY FACILITATING RESEARCH (EXTRAMURAL AND INTRAMURAL) AND OTHER PROJECTS THAT ENRICH THE SCHOLARLY ENDEAVORS OF FACULTY AND STUDENTS. SERVES TO ENHANCE THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY, ITS CORE FUNCTION IS TO ASSIST CSUF FACULTY AND STAFF IN DEVELOPING AND ADMINISTERING FUNDED PROJECTS. OUR SERVICES PROVIDE MORE FLEXIBILITY WITH AN ENTREPRENEURIAL FRAMEWORK TO CARRY OUT THESE ACTIVITIES NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED FOR IN THE STATE BUDGET, ELIMINATING UNDUE GOVERNMENTAL RESTRICTIONS.
  2. $9.0 million spent. UNIVERSITY EXTENDED EDUCATION SUPPORT PROGRAMS REPRESENT SELF-SUSTAINING PROGRAMS THAT ARE CONDUCTED IN SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S ACTIVITIES. ASC HAS ENTERED INTO AGREEMENTS WITH THE UNIVERSITY'S VARIOUS COLLEGES TO CARRY OUT THE ACTIVITIES OF THESE PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAMS CONSIST PRIMARILY OF CENTERS, INSTITUTES, CONFERENCES, AND WORKSHOPS OPERATIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY. THESE PROGRAMS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING DELIVERY OF NONCREDIT, INSTRUCTIONALLY RELATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY ASC.
  3. $4.4 million spent. FOOD SERVICES FOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY: OUR LOCATIONS ARE UNIQUE IN WORKING WITH STUDENT SCHEDULES, EASE OF ON CAMPUS JOBS, A FREE BOOK LOAN PROGRAM, MEAL DISCOUNTS AND MORE. OUR GOAL IS TO HAVE AS MANY STUDENTS WORKING AS POSSIBLE.
  4. $3.8 million spent. BOOKSTORE OPERATIONS TO PROVIDE BOOKS, SUPPLIES, COMPUTERS, ETC. TO STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND ADMINISTRATORS. OUR LOCATIONS ARE UNIQUE IN WORKING WITH STUDENT SCHEDULES, EASE OF ON CAMPUS JOBS, A FREE BOOK LOAN PROGRAM, MERCHANDISE DISCOUNTS AND MORE. OUR GOAL IS TO HAVE AS MANY STUDENTS WORKING AS POSSIBLE.

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 August 1961.

    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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