Nonprofit · EIN 63-0803491
THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $465,721 | $459,369 | $6,352 | $1,630,459 | $26,162 | $1,604,297 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $415,524 | $486,294 | -$70,770 | $1,521,687 | $24,485 | $1,497,202 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $410,058 | $708,172 | -$298,114 | $1,425,703 | $65,026 | $1,360,677 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $433,700
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $32,021
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,650
- Travel
- $73,486
- Program services (functional)
- $352,218
- Management and general (functional)
- $107,151
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,521,687
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,630,459
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,162
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,604,297
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,604,297
- Gross receipts
- $465,721
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SID J TRANT | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $809,255 | $91,451 |
| FINIS E ST JOHN IV | FORMER PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Former | 0 | $0 | $528,964 | $51,632 |
| MARK D FOLEY | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $256,547 | $68,693 |
| SCOTT PHELPS | CHAIRMAN/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON GRAY | VICE CHAIRMAN/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINIS E ST JOHN IV | FORMER PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Former | 0 | $0 | $1,119,003 | $129,057 |
| SID J TRANT | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $618,949 | $77,735 |
| MARK D FOLEY | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $228,071 | $62,846 |
| SCOTT PHELPS | CHAIRMAN/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON GRAY | VICE CHAIRMAN/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINIS E ST JOHN IV | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,180,431 | $137,243 |
| SID J TRANT | FORMER SECRETARY/DIRECTOR Former | 0 | $0 | $591,172 | $74,620 |
| MARK D FOLEY | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $200,508 | $58,062 |
| W STANCIL STARNES | TREASURER/DIR (UNTIL 09/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT PHELPS | VICE CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON GRAY | DIRECTOR (AS OF 09/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 500 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401-2181
- In care of
- % STAN ACKER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SID J TRANT, 500 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD EAST, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
- Signed the 990
- MARK FOLEY, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (205) 348-7879
- Return prepared by
- PWC US TAX LLP
Mission
THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO ASSIST AND AID THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN FULFILLING ITS EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
Program accomplishments
- EXPENSES INCURRED BY BOARD MEMBERS, SENIOR STAFF OR OTHER SYSTEM OFFICE OR CAMPUS STAFF, AND SUPPORTERS OF THE UA SYSTEM FOR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE OFFICIAL OR CEREMONIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.Expenses $352,218
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 63-0803491
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Organization supporting a government college or university
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,630,459
- Income (IRS master file)
- $465,721
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $465,721 | $459,369 | $1,630,459 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $415,524 | $486,294 | $1,521,687 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $410,058 | $708,172 | $1,425,703 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $396,189 | $417,412 | $1,569,214 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 63-0803491).
Questions about THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION is 63-0803491.
- Is THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 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 THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SID J TRANT.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $465,721, expenses of $459,369 and total assets of $1,630,459 at year end.
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