Frostburg State University Foundation
To foster, encourage, and promote the growth, progress, and general welfare of frostburg state university through advocacy, fundraising, investment management and stewardship.
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Mission
To foster, encourage, and promote the growth, progress, and general welfare of frostburg state university through advocacy, fundraising, investment management and stewardship.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Frostburg State University Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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 93% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1971, it predates 84% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
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- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFrostburg State University Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Frostburg, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 237120883. 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 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 196 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Frostburg State University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237120883. 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.
Frostburg State University Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% 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.
Frostburg State University Foundation is located in Frostburg, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.
Based on official tax filings, Frostburg State University Foundation has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Frostburg State University Foundation 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 $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 196 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Frostburg State University Foundation. 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, Frostburg State University Foundation 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 88% 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.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $10M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Frostburg State University Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Frostburg State University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237120883, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 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
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Leadership
From FY2025 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 196 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 196 officers on file
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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 · 1971
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Frostburg State University Foundation
- What is Frostburg State University Foundation?
- Frostburg State University Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Frostburg, United States. Ways to Give to Support Frostburg State University
- When was Frostburg State University Foundation founded?
- Frostburg State University Foundation was founded in 1971.
- Who leads Frostburg State University Foundation?
- John T Short Jr serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Frostburg State University Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Frostburg, MD, United States.
- What is Frostburg State University Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Frostburg State University Foundation trustworthy?
- Frostburg State University Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Frostburg State University Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237120883.
- What is Frostburg State University Foundation's website?
- http://www.frostburg.edu/FOUNDATION/