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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business Foundation

EIN 20-2661802 · Richmond, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO ASSIST, SUPPORT AND FOSTER THE ACTIVITIES AND MISSION OF THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY. IT SOLICITS, MANAGES AND DISTRIBUTES ASSETS TO BENEFIT PROGRAMS IN THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. IT ALSO OWNS PROPERTY WHICH IS LEASED TO VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY TO BE USED FOR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES.

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 52%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$195,439, secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $2.2 million spent. THE VCU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FOUNDATION OWNS NONRESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE. THAT PROPERTY IS LEASED TO VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY FOR $1 PER YEAR, UNDER A LEASE AGREEMENT WHICH EXPIRES IN 2031, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOUSING THE MAIN TEACHING AND ACTIVITY FACILITY FOR THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. THE REMAINDER OF THE RENTAL INCOME IS IMPUTED. THE FOUNDATION HAS RECORDED AS A LIABILITY AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE ESTIMATED PRESENT VALUE OF THE FUTURE RENTAL VALUE OF THE FACILITY OVER THE INITIAL LEASE TERM LESS THE $1 ANNUAL RENT PAYMENT. THE FOUNDATION INCURS INTEREST, DEPRECIATION, AMORTIZATION AND LEGAL EXPENSES WITH REGARDS TO THIS ACTIVITY.
  2. $2.6 million spent. THE VCU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMMATIC INITIATIVES OF THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PRIMARILY BY MANAGING INVESTED FUNDS AND ADMINISTERING THE DISTRIBUTION OF ANNUAL GIFTS, ENDOWMENT AND QUASI-ENDOWMENT FUNDS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: ENDOWED CHAIRS AND PROFESSORSHIPS, PROVIDING MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS TO MORE THAN 55 STUDENTS ANNUALLY, DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS RESEARCH SUPPORT AND ASSISTANTSHIPS.
  3. $702,712 spent. THE VCU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FOUNDATION ASSISTS AND SUPPORTS VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY'S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES AND NONCREDIT BEARING COURSES FOR MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY. THESE TYPES OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EXECUTIVE EDUCATION COURSES IN LEADERSHIP SKILLS, TECHNICAL TRAINING IN BUSINESS AREAS SUCH AS SIX SIGMA, PROFESSIONAL EXAM REVIEW COURSES AND INDUSTRY CONFERENCES FOR REAL ESTATE, RISK & INSURANCE AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. ANY PROCEEDS FROM CONFERENCES AND NONCREDIT BEARING COURSE REGISTRATIONS THAT EXCEED THE COST OF THE PROGRAMS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMATIC INITIATIVES WITHIN THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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