California State University Fresno Alumni Association Incorporated

What it reported doing in 2024

The Fresno State Alumni Association fulfills its exempt purpose through our mission of inspiring, engaging and celebrating alumni to support student success. We build an opportunity for connection, keeping students connected to alumni and our alumni and community of friends connected to Fresno State. The Alumni Association, along with our 16 chapters and clubs, host many in-person events throughout the year. More details about our events may be found below.Tailgates: The Alumni Association hosts the Homecoming Tailgate on campus each year. In addition, tailgate parties are held once or twice a year prior to an away football game to encourage alumni and families from out of the area to remain connected to Fresno State.Top Dog Alumni Awards: The Top Dog Alumni Awards is an FSAA signature event, whereby outstanding alumni are honored from the eight schools and colleges along with four awards from divisions on campus. In addition, an award is given to someone who has given outstanding service to Fresno State and the alumni Associate, plus an overall recipient as the distinguished Alumnus/Alumna. This event is both an in-person and televised and live streamed event showcasing to the community our commitment to excellence.Grad Fest: All students who are eligible to graduate are invited to Grad Fest. They are encouraged to support the FSAA and get a grad box which includes their cap and gown, alumni merchandise, and off-campus benefits. Hopefully this will keep them in touch with the FSAA after graduation, therefore keeping them informed of campus activities.Chapter and Club Events: These alumni-led volunteer groups support student needs and help alumni stay connected to their alma mater through events, networking and by raising funds to support student scholarships and campus programs. Events include, but are not limited to golf tournaments, wine tasting, tailgates, conferences and award functions.Live Mascot Program: Fresno State's live mascot, Victor E. Bulldog III, is owned by the Alumni Association. He brings the spirit of the university to more than 300 appearances each year. Victor's appearances take place on campus, within the Fresno community and across the state of California. These events allow the University to engage with alumni, students, friends of the university and future Bulldogs.Alumni and Community e-Newsletter: This e-communication is sent throughout the year to alumni and friends to recognize and tell the stories of our alumni and students and to let people know what is happening on campus with our chapters and clubs as well as with our programs and events.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 60.3%; rating input score 60
• Program expense ratio: 74.7%; rating input score 75
• Fundraising efficiency: $135.78 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 89; 89th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 87.5%; rating input score 88; 3rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 0 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 0
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Missing
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 94.7%; rating input score 95; 42nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 88
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 36.3%; rating input score 88; 88th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 17.09; rating input score 95; 95th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.04; rating input score 56; 56th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 10.8%; rating input score 34; 34th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -0.9% per year; rating input score 0; 15th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 2.2% per year; rating input score 100; 26th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 8.1% per year; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings