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Associated Students of Occidental College

EIN 95-2667363 · Los Angeles, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceWeak38 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE STUDENT GOVERMENT OF OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE EXISTS TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE - TO BE THE VOICE OF THE STUDENT BODY, PROVIDE SERVICES, TO CREATE AN AIR OF COOPERATION AND FREEEDOM OF THOUGHT AND SPEECH AND TO FURTHER AN OPEN AND CIVIL DIALOUGUE IN SUPPORT OF EACH STUDENT'S EXPERIENCE OF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION.

Income
$785,341
Spending
$830,852
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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: 44 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% 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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $346,402 spent. Oxy TV, Radio, and Newspaper is run by the students of the college and the programming is aim to broadcast and publish educational information. The program is designed as a free-form, with a lot of creativity and individualism and to maintain the student informed on current important events in and out of the campus.
  2. $167,886 spent. Associated student of occidental college along with the office of student life creates a vibrant community by offering support for student organizations and clubs. We work to create inclusive leadership programs, orientation programs, events, and general student activities. Equity in office of student life is providing an open invitation to all Oxy students to take part in any of our available programs and actively removing barriers that may prevent them from participating.
  3. $61,881 spent. THE RENEWABLE ENERGY/SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE RESOURCES TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, FINANCIAL WELLNESS AND INTEGRATING HOLISTIC COMMUNITIES AND SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES.
  4. $45,189 spent. THE BIKE SHARE PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO BIKES FOR EASY TRANSPORTATION ACROSS CAMPUS. IT RAISES AWARENESS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES AND PROMOTES INTEGRATING HOLISTIC AND SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES.
  5. A semi-annual multicultural concert is organized by the student council to provide an outlet for students to express and share different cultures and intermingle and incorporate a variety of aspects that define their cultures. Out of this cultural-blending event comes a greater respect for each others culture, tolerance and a far more interesting and diverse society with in the student and society.

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 September 1952.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as revoked as of June 30, 2002. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    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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