Associated Students of San Diego State University
To support the social, recreational, cultural, and educational programs and facilities, both on campus and in the community, and to advocate for student interests, provide leadership opportunities, and …
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Associated Students (A.S.) is an independent student-directed corporation that is one of the largest student governance organizations in the CSU system. As an affiliate of San Diego State University, the programs and facilities A.S. manages are enjoyed by students, faculty, staff and the SDSU Community.
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Mission
To support the social, recreational, cultural, and educational programs and facilities, both on campus and in the community, and to advocate for student interests, provide leadership opportunities, and participate in shared governance.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Associated Students of San Diego State University with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1932, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 80% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAssociated Students of San Diego State University is a registered education nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1932 and has been operating for 94 years. Its EIN is 956042622. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $40M in annual revenue. 88 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Associated Students of San Diego State University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 956042622. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Associated Students of San Diego State University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Associated Students of San Diego State University is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1932 and has been active for 94 years. Its registered address is 5500 Campanile Dr, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Associated Students of San Diego State University has $40M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Associated Students of San Diego State University is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $40M in annual revenue. The organization has 88 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Associated Students of San Diego State University. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Associated Students of San Diego State University holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Associated Students (A.S.) is an independent student-directed corporation that is one of the largest student governance organizations in the CSU system. As an affiliate of San Diego State University, the programs and facilities A.S. manages are enjoyed by students, faculty, staff and the SDSU Community. Associated Students of San Diego State University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1932.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $40M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Associated Students of San Diego State University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Associated Students of San Diego State University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 956042622, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 88 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 88 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1932
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Associated Students of San Diego State University
- What is Associated Students of San Diego State University?
- Associated Students of San Diego State University is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Diego, United States. Associated Students (A.S.) is an independent student-directed corporation that is one of the largest student governance organizations in the CSU system. As an affiliate of San Diego State University, the programs and facilities A.S. manages are enjoyed by students, faculty, staff and the SDSU Community.
- When was Associated Students of San Diego State University founded?
- Associated Students of San Diego State University was founded in 1932.
- Who leads Associated Students of San Diego State University?
- Christina Brown serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Associated Students of San Diego State University located?
- Headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States.
- What is Associated Students of San Diego State University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Associated Students of San Diego State University trustworthy?
- Associated Students of San Diego State University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Associated Students of San Diego State University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 956042622.
- What is Associated Students of San Diego State University's website?
- http://as.sdsu.edu