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Iowa State University Alumni Association

To facilitate the lifetime connection of alumni, students, and friends with iowa state university and each other.

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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Iowa State University Alumni Association

Founded in 1878, the ISU Alumni Association’s long-held mission is to facilitate the lifetime connection of alumni, students, and friends with Iowa State University and each other. Our vision is to be the best alumni association in the U.S. at engaging diverse partners to help showcase how Iowa State University and Cyclones everywhere are making communities, Iowa, and the world a better place.

Founded
Headquarters
Ames, IA
Foundation type
Gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(A)(v))
NTEE code
B84Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1975

Mission

To facilitate the lifetime connection of alumni, students, and friends with iowa state university and each other.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B84Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.33%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.70
Program$0.70

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Iowa State University Alumni Association with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1878, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Iowa State University Alumni Association is a registered education nonprofit based in Ames, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1878 and has been operating for 148 years. Its EIN is 426062614. 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 $4M in annual revenue. 142 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Iowa State University Alumni Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 426062614. 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.

Iowa State University Alumni Association 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Iowa State University Alumni Association is located in Ames, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1878 and has been active for 148 years.

Based on official tax filings, Iowa State University Alumni Association has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Iowa State University Alumni Association is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(A)(v)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 142 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Iowa State University Alumni Association. 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, Iowa State University Alumni Association 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 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

Founded in 1878, the ISU Alumni Association’s long-held mission is to facilitate the lifetime connection of alumni, students, and friends with Iowa State University and each other. Our vision is to be the best alumni association in the U.S. at engaging diverse partners to help showcase how Iowa State University and Cyclones everywhere are making communities, Iowa, and the world a better place. Iowa State University Alumni Association is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1878.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Iowa State University Alumni Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 426062614, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
70% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
61

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

JE
Jeffery W J••••••
Talbot Endowed President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$3.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 142 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 142 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1878
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Iowa State University Alumni Association

What is Iowa State University Alumni Association?
Iowa State University Alumni Association is a education gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(a)(v)) based in Ames, United States. Founded in 1878, the ISU Alumni Association’s long-held mission is to facilitate the lifetime connection of alumni, students, and friends with Iowa State University and each other. Our vision is to be the best alumni association in the U.S. at engaging diverse partners to help showcase how Iowa State University and Cyclones everywhere are making communities, Iowa, and the world a better place.
When was Iowa State University Alumni Association founded?
Iowa State University Alumni Association was founded in 1878.
Who leads Iowa State University Alumni Association?
Jeffery W Johnson serves as Talbot Endowed President & CEO.
Where is Iowa State University Alumni Association located?
Headquartered in Ames, IA, United States.
What is Iowa State University Alumni Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
Is Iowa State University Alumni Association trustworthy?
Iowa State University Alumni Association 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 Iowa State University Alumni Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 426062614.
What is Iowa State University Alumni Association's website?
http://www.isualum.org