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California State University Dominguez Hills Toro Auxiliary Par

EIN 95-2543028 · Carson, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS TORO AUXILIARY PARTNERS ("TAP")'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS IN FULFILLING THEIR MISSION. TO FULFILL THIS MISSION, TAP PURSUES A WIDE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES IN THE AREAS OF DEVELOPING AND ADMINISTERING RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL GRANTS AND CONTRACTS; CONDUCTING THE BOOKSTORE, FOOD SERVICE, AND VENDING MACHINE OPERATIONS ON THE CAMPUS; DEVELOPING LAND AND COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES; ADMINISTERING VARIOUS EDUCATIONALLY RELATED FUNCTIONS, SPECIAL PROGRAMS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.

Income
$30.6 million
Spending
$34.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
994
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$587,134, 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

Weak: 49 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 64% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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: 80 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    10 of 21 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 (2)
  1. $25.5 million spent. TORO AUXILIARY PARTNERS (TAP) PROVIDES FISCAL SERVICES FOR GRANTS AND CONTRACTS. THESE GRANTS AND CONTRACTS WHICH ARE RECEIVED FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AGENCIES AS WELL AS FROM PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, FUND VARIOUS PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE FUNDING RESEARCH IN NUMEROUS AREAS AS WELL AS PROVIDING TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS STUDYING TO BECOME TEACHERS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS. OTHER GRANTS ENCOURAGE AND WORK WITH FIRST GENERATION, UNDER REPRESENTED STUDENTS TO ATTEND COLLEGE AS WELL AS PROVIDE SUPPORT IN OBTAINING THEIR BACCALAUREATE AND POST BACCALAUREATE DEGREES.
  2. $3.1 million spent. TORO AUXILIARY PARTNERS (TAP) PROVIDES ALL FOOD, CATERING, VENDING, AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES ON CAMPUS FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF. TAP ALSO CONTRACTS WITH AN OUTSIDE VENDOR TO OPERATE THE BOOKSTORE ON CAMPUS WHICH ENSURES THAT STUDENTS HAVE CONVENIENT AND EASY ACCESS FOR ALL OF THEIR TEXTBOOK NEEDS. TAP ALSO ADMINISTERS THE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS OTHER EDUCATIONAL RELATED FUNCTIONS, SPECIAL PROGRAMS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.

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 May 1968.

    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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