Adams State University Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Alamosa, Colorado, registered in 1964, with $5,592,625 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.6M
▼ 30.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.8M
Net assets
$41.9M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Adams State University Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Adams State University Foundation Inc: 180 mo reserves · +50% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Adams State University Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Adams State University Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $2.0M (FY2013) to $5.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
49.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$42.0M
Total liabilities
$25K
Net assets
$41.9M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,592,625▼30.7% | $2,802,127▲1.7% | $41,944,752▲9.3% | $41,969,402▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $8,066,797▲172% | $2,754,093▲6.6% | $38,386,336▲28.3% | $38,478,754▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,962,500▼31.0% | $2,584,111▼2.1% | $29,916,386▲8.0% | $29,975,684▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,294,888▼24.2% | $2,640,015▲15.1% | $27,706,737▼10.8% | $27,757,984▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,663,085▲65.5% | $2,294,097▼11.2% | $31,071,319▲26.6% | $31,147,861▲26.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,421,304▲1.3% | $2,584,233▲7.7% | $24,547,122▲4.5% | $24,585,513▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,378,625▲13.8% | $2,400,220▲16.9% | $23,494,429▲5.8% | $23,547,078▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,968,354▲15.5% | $2,053,797▲5.3% | $22,204,739▲7.8% | $22,257,620▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,569,571▼18.9% | $1,949,936▼4.2% | $20,596,311▲11.8% | $20,637,656▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,169,707▲18.4% | $2,035,181▲8.9% | $18,416,633▲3.1% | $18,508,934▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,678,065▲36.7% | $1,868,709▲13.2% | $17,868,248▲3.6% | $17,923,524▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,958,599 | $1,651,081▼3.7% | $17,252,850▲14.7% | $17,294,873▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,714,963 | $15,038,312 | $15,100,333 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
23 grants to Adams State University Foundation Inc totaling $324K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $7,678 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | University or private school | 2024 | $7,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $5,497 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,251 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $5,500 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $5,078 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $5,211 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Covid | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $8,772 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2020 | $6,049 |
| Denver Foundation | The salazar rio grande del norte center | 2019 | $50,000 |
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Data for Adams State University Foundation Inc (EIN 84-6027518) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.