Nonprofit · EIN 27-0458828
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · MUNCIE, IN 47304
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $649,727 | $546,969 | $102,758 | $1,669,252 | $85,915 | $1,583,337 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $686,006 | $525,794 | $160,212 | $1,669,054 | $188,475 | $1,480,579 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $650,327 | $489,881 | $160,446 | $1,474,287 | $153,920 | $1,320,367 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $352,100
- Program service revenue
- $114,647
- Investment income
- $51,691
- Other revenue
- $131,289
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $260,023
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,241
- Travel
- $7,631
- Program services (functional)
- $519,016
- Management and general (functional)
- $27,953
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,669,054
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,669,252
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $85,915
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,583,337
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $642,796
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $940,541
- Gross receipts
- $649,727
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 852
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- IN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Kramer Crosby | Foundation President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $307,156 | $33,182 |
| Stephen Wachtmann | Ex-officio, CFO BSUF & TREASURER BSUAA Officer | 4 | $0 | $189,133 | $32,517 |
| Beth Alexander | Assistant Secretary Officer | 4 | $0 | $109,624 | $17,288 |
| Dwight Smith | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Cain | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Earley | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephon Jones | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Snyder | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Gallagher | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Geiselhart | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Parkison | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chelsea Kolodziej | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Adamson | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Miltenberger | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Holloway | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
19 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebonee Doblasse | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Vance | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Henry O Hall | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jack Haworth | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jacquie Downey | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Arias-Martinez | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Scott | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Pipes | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy Furnish | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Doucet | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kiesha Warren-Gordon | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Stout | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristin Wells | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynn Witty | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Skinner | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mitchell Dudley | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nicole Mark | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Gayda | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Victor Powell | Council Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 41 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Kramer Crosby | Foundation President Officer | 4 | $0 | $270,572 | $32,308 |
| Stephen Wachtmann | Ex-officio, CFO BSUF & TREASURER BSUAA Officer | 4 | $0 | $166,597 | $29,303 |
| Dwight Smith | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelli Lawrence | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Cain | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Earley | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Zuniga | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Jones | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Drummond | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Snyder | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Gallagher | BSU Board of Trustee Rep Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Geiselhart | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Parkison | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chelsea Kolodziej | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cory Spaulding | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Cook | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Miltenberger | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Holloway | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Vance | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry O Hall | BSU Board of Trustee Rep Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Haworth | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacquie Downey | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Arias-Martinex | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Brill | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Green | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffery Dack | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenna Martin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Scott | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judi Shafer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Doucet | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kiesha Warren-Gordon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Stout | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristin Wells | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Witty | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michele Musson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Skinner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitchell Dudley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Mark | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephon W Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Gayda | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Victor Powell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 39 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEAN KRAMER CROSBY | FOUNDATION PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $255,420 |
| STEPHEN WACHTMANN | EX-OFFICIO, CFO BSUF & BSUAA Officer | 1 | $0 | $152,337 |
| MIKE EARLEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA CAIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI LAWRENCE | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHON JONES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK ZUNIGA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN GALLAGHER | BSU BOARD OF TRUSTEE REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY O HALL | BSU BOARD OF TRUSTEE REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DWIGHT SMITH | FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG COOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE MUSSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM DRUMMOND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET ARIAS-MARTINEX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY BRILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY DOUCET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN GEISELHART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHON W JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFERY DACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHELSEA KOLODZIEJ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG MILTENBERGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SKINNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORY SPAULDING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH SNYDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM STOUT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUIE DOWNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY VANCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN PARKISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW HOLLOWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN WITTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDI SHAFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GAYDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIESHA WARREN-GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK HAWORTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCHELL DUDLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2800 W BETHEL AVE, MUNCIE, IN 47304-2619
- In care of
- % EDWIN D SHIPLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jean Kramer Crosby, 2800 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 473042619
- Signed the 990
- Jean Kramer Crosby, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (888) 446-4278
- Website
- www.bsu.edu/alumni
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
THE BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO FOSTER AND FULLY REALIZE THE IDEALS AND MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ENCOURAGES LOYALTY, PARTICIPATION, AND SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY BY INFORMING ALUMNI OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND NEEDS OF THEIR ALMA MATER. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ADVANCES THE UNIVERSITY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND UNITES ALL ALUMNI IN CLOSER BONDS OF EDUCATION, FELLOWSHIP, TRADITION, AND MUTUAL ASSISTANCE.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION AWARDS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO VARIOUS UNDERGRADUATE GROUPS IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR PARTICIPATION IN ALUMNI RELATED ACTIVITIES, HOMECOMING ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATION AND OTHER STUDENT-ALUMNI RELATED ACTIVITIES. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF ALUMNI AND FOR GRADUATE AND DOCTORATE STUDENTS BASED ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. ITS MISSION IN AWARDING THESE SCHOLARSHIPS IS TO FOSTER ONGOING PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY.Expenses $260,023 · grants $260,023
- THE MISSION OF HOMECOMING WEEK AND ACTIVITIES IS TO BRING ALUMNI BACK TO CAMPUS, PROVIDE ALUMNI WITH ACTIVITIES TO RECONNECT THEM WITH EACH OTHER AND WITH THE UNIVERSITY AND INVOLVE ALUMNI WITH THE UNIVERSITY.Expenses $34,983 · revenue $40,756
- REGIONAL ALUMNI EVENTS SEEK TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALUMNI TO RECONNECT WITH EACH OTHER AND WITH THE UNIVERSITY, TO INVOLVE ALUMNI WITH THE UNIVERSITY, AND TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ALUMNI.Expenses $30,154 · revenue $22,855
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE PROGRAMS SUCH AS ALUMNI COUNCIL, ALUMNI AWARDS, CONSTITUENT PROGRAMS, PHOTO ID PROGRAM, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONATION, AND OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE ALUMNI AND PROMOTE LOYALTY TO THE UNIVERSITY.Expenses $193,856 · revenue $51,036
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0458828
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B84)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,669,252
- Income (IRS master file)
- $649,727
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $649,727 | $546,969 | $1,669,252 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $686,006 | $525,794 | $1,669,054 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $650,327 | $489,881 | $1,474,287 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $594,986 | $482,148 | $1,226,998 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-0458828).
Questions about BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC is 27-0458828.
- Is BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jean Kramer Crosby.
- Who are the officers and directors of BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 34 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $649,727, expenses of $546,969 and total assets of $1,669,252 at year end.
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