Nonprofit · EIN 95-1230865
THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO
Tax-exempt · CHICO, CA 95928
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $18,653,004 | $15,020,987 | $3,632,017 | $152,873,865 | $4,884,440 | $147,989,425 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $15,406,122 | $9,390,466 | $6,015,656 | $139,967,834 | $4,967,458 | $135,000,376 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $11,237,610 | $9,254,437 | $1,983,173 | $126,583,523 | $4,695,113 | $121,888,410 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,341,620
- Program service revenue
- $672,536
- Investment income
- $5,660,921
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $128,564
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$22,073
- Other revenue
- -$22,073
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,296,361
- Other salaries and wages
- $734,109
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $883,310
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $450,000
- Occupancy
- $289,635
- Travel
- $501,840
- Depreciation
- $1,295
- Program services (functional)
- $13,605,541
- Management and general (functional)
- $772,668
- Fundraising (functional)
- $642,778
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $139,967,834
- Total assets, end of year
- $152,873,865
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,884,440
- Net assets, end of year
- $147,989,425
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $970
- Publicly traded securities
- $108,556,686
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $24,377,224
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $123,612,201
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$159,669
- Gross receipts
- $29,644,255
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1940
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Perez | Board Member, CSUC President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $466,281 | $133,751 |
| Ahmad Boura | Board CEO & Secretary, CSUC VP Advancement (End 5/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $341,621 | $71,911 |
| Leslie Cornick | Board Member, CSUC Provost Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $280,836 | $58,471 |
| Jamie Clyde | Board Treasurer, CSUC VP Bus & Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $252,550 | $69,290 |
| Cynthia Daley | Board Member, CSUC Faculty Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $150,239 | $56,879 |
| Catherine Pleasant | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Darryl Schoen | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Whitlatch | Board CEO & Secretary, Interim CSUC VP Advancement (Beg 4/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ali Khorasanee | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Braydan Young | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Nichols | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Nelsen | Past Board Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Heinsen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Scotto | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hodson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Hufford | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Thomas Reed | Board Memeber Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ellie Carbajal | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Gayle Dilley | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jay Gilbert | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Morrell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joyce Densmore-Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kate Minderhoud | Board Member/Student Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Ober | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Olena Lacy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Nienaber | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Suzy McCreary | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tim Sauer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Giustina | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Perez | Board Member, CSUC President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $352,182 | $123,411 |
| Terence Lau | Board Member, CSUC Provost Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $326,453 | $72,872 |
| Ahmad Boura | CEO & Secretary, CSUC VP Advancement Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $315,452 | $68,367 |
| Jamie Clyde | Treasurer, CSUC VP Bus & Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $163,081 | $48,056 |
| Cynthia Daley | Board Member/Faculty Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $137,496 | $56,116 |
| Catherine Pleasant | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Nelsen | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Kittredge | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Braydan Young | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Nichols | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Darryl Schoen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Heinsen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Scotto | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hodson | Board Past Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hufford | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Guerrero | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Thomas Reed | Board Memeber Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gayle Dilley | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Glen Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Gilbert | Board Memeber Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Morrell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joyce Densmore-Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Minderhoud | Board Member/Student Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Cornick | Provost (start 01/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marilyn Rees | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Ober | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Prime | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Webber | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Olena Lacy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stuart Casillas | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Sauer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Giustina | Board Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayle Hutchinson | Board Member, CSUC President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $523,353 | $131,809 |
| Deb Larson | Board Member, CSUC Provost Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $296,261 | $99,760 |
| Ahmad Boura | CEO & Secretary, CSUC VP Advancement Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $307,518 | $59,473 |
| Ann Sherman | Treasurer, CSUC VP Bus & Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $266,879 | $50,164 |
| David Alexander | Board Member/Faculty Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $136,926 | $62,595 |
| Catherine Pleasant | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Nelsen | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hodson | Board Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Kittredge | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Braydan Young | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Nichols | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Darryl Schoen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Heinsen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Scotto | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hufford | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debra Cannon | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis Murphy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Guerrero | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Marcia Moore | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Glen Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Gilbert | Board Memeber Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Morrell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joyce Densmore-Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marilyn Rees | Board Memeber Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Ober | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Prime | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Webber | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stuart Casillas | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Taylor Stewart | Board Member/Student Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Sauer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Giustina | Board Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Martin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 25 MAIN ST UNIT 203, CHICO, CA 95928-5388
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Cathy Pleasant, 25 Main Street 203, Chico, CA 95928
- Signed the 990
- Jamie Clyde, TREASURER, CSUC VP BUS & FINANCE
- Phone
- (530) 898-6811
- Website
- www.csuchico.edu/foundation
- Return prepared by
- CROWE LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-1230865 or by the name THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO BUILD A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY BY HARNESSING THE EXPERTISE AND PASSION OF OUR ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS TO RAISE PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATION, PRACTICAL RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC SERVICE THAT TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF OUR STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND THE PEOPLE WE SERVE.
Program accomplishments
- THE CAMPUS PROGRAM FUND ENRICHES OUR ACADEMIC, CO-CURRICULAR, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING FACULTY AND STAFF WITH ENHANCED RESOURCES THAT GIVE STUDENTS THE REAL-WORLD, TEAM-ORIENTED, AND CROSS-DISCIPLINARY EXPERIENCES THEY NEED TO GRADUATE WORK-READY, THINK CREATIVELY, PROBLEM SOLVE, AND DEVELOP PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS IN THEIR CAREERS AND LIVES. THE FUND ALSO SUPPORTS FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, COLLEGE-BASED PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS, AND CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT BENEFIT THE PUBLIC THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICES.Expenses $10,972,680 · grants $6,663,500 · revenue $672,536
- THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND DIRECTLY IMPACTS STUDENT SUCCESS BY MAKING COLLEGE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR DESERVING STUDENTS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS. NOT ONLY DOES THE FUND DECREASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF STUDENTS' COLLEGE EDUCATION, BUT IT ALSO RECOGNIZES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AMBITION OF STUDENTS WHO EXEMPLIFY THE UNIVERSITY'S VALUES AND HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD.Expenses $2,632,861 · grants $2,632,861
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
- 95-1230865
- 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
- 1953
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $152,873,865
- Income (IRS master file)
- $29,644,255
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $18,653,004 | $15,020,987 | $152,873,865 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $15,406,122 | $9,390,466 | $139,967,834 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $11,237,610 | $9,254,437 | $126,583,523 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $18,411,728 | $7,565,289 | $117,965,122 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 95-1230865).
Questions about THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO
- What is the EIN of THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO is 95-1230865.
- Is THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1953.
- Are donations to THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO 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 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO 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 THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO 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 THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Cathy Pleasant.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 29 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,653,004, expenses of $15,020,987 and total assets of $152,873,865 at year end.
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