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.
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UBCA is organized into four leadership bodies:
Executive Cabinet – Oversees programming, strategy, and daily operations
Senate – Composed of organization-appointed student senators who shape policy and funding
General Assembly – Monthly open forum for Black students to engage with UBCA
Black Presidents Leadership Council (BPLC) – Council of Black org presidents coordinating leadership and resources
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We host milestone-centered programs that guide Black students from arrival to graduation:
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Partners
We collaborate with:Want to partner with us? Learn about our Sponsorship Tiers.
Alumni Support
We welcome alumni to:Attend and support our events by emailing texasubca@gmail.com
Make a tax-deductible gift through our Donate Page
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:
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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)
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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.Example: “Thank you for your $150 donation. You received a gift valued at $25. Therefore, $125 is tax deductible.”
Non-Quid Pro Quo Donations (over $250 with no benefit)
UBCA will send a written acknowledgment including:Our name and date of donation
Amount or non-cash item description
Statement confirming no goods/services were provided
Sent by January 31 of the following year (email accepted)
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:Description of the volunteer service
Nature and value of the unreimbursed expense
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.
STAY Connected
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