UBCA Info & Disclosures

Your guide to how WE operate,
transparently and together.

This page outlines how we work, how to get involved, and how we stay accountable as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit student government. It includes our branches, events, partners, and all required public disclosures for donors and supporters.

Public Disclosures & IRS Documentation

As a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, UBCA provides the following documentation publicly in accordance with IRS and Texas state law:

  • Provided upon request, please contact us and we will provide any of the following documentation within 2 weeks.

    • Annual Return (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

    • Application for Tax-Exempt Status (Form 1023)

    • IRS Determination Letter (501(c)(3) Confirmation)

    1. Quid Pro Quo Donations (over $75 with a benefit)
      If donors receive something in return (e.g., merch, ticket, meal), we will provide a written disclosure stating the fair market value (FMV) of the item.

      1. Example: “Thank you for your $150 donation. You received a gift valued at $25. Therefore, $125 is tax deductible.”

    2. Non-Quid Pro Quo Donations (over $250 with no benefit)
      UBCA will send a written acknowledgment including:

      1. Our name and date of donation

      2. Amount or non-cash item description

      3. Statement confirming no goods/services were provided

      4. Sent by January 31 of the following year (email accepted)

    3. Reimbursements for Volunteer Expenses (over $250)
      If volunteers donate out-of-pocket services or materials (e.g., travel, supplies), UBCA will issue a written acknowledgment that includes:

      1. Description of the volunteer service

      2. Nature and value of the unreimbursed expense

      3. Statement about whether anything was received in return

    UBCA encourages all donors to retain written documentation for their own records.
    We are committed to transparency, trust, and ethical giving.

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