Associated Students
Associated Students reported $24.7 million in revenue and $21.7 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $82.31 went to program services, $17.69 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 91.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $286,787 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). 12 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 47% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $22MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $25MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 82.3% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 17.7% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | Not reported | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 91.7% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $286,787 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.32% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 12 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 10.0 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 24 of 24 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe 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…
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…
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…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, 20.00 hrs/week | $262,498 | $0 | $24,289 | $286,787 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $206,993 | $0 | $30,062 | $237,055 |
| DIRECTOR - FACILITIES, OPERATIONS & SUSTAINABILITY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $161,152 | $0 | $22,202 | $183,354 |
| ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ASI RECREATION PROGRAMS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $122,568 | $0 | $38,479 | $161,047 |
| FACILITY MAINTENANCE, SUPERVISOR. Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $120,558 | $0 | $33,114 | $153,672 |
| DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $116,685 | $0 | $31,661 | $148,346 |
| DIRECTOR - CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $108,992 | $0 | $25,695 | $134,687 |
| DIRECTOR COMMERCIAL BUSINESS/SERVICE OPERATIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $112,407 | $0 | $12,879 | $125,286 |
12 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Associated Students (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $872K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b24 · 24 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5806
- Volunteers Part I, line 6613
Private foundation grants it received
1 private foundation reported grants to Associated Students totaling $168 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Associated Students spent in FY2025, $82.31 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
Questions people ask
How much of Associated Students's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Associated Students reported that 82.3% of its $21.7 million in expenses went to program services, 17.7% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Associated Students pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Associated Students reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $286,787, for the role of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Associated Students get its money?
Of $24.7 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 0.0% came from contributions and grants and 91.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Associated Students a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 95-1810426 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202503039349303000 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202443129349303999 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202303069349302680 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202243059349300939 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202123139349304337 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202140159349301024 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 95-1810426: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.