College Ministries of Virginia
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 22% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
College Ministries of Virginia (CMOV) exists to plant and cultivate college ministries across the Commonwealth of Virginia. These college ministries are called Christian Student Fellowship (CSF), and each ministry's goal is to foster college age adults relationship with Christ, the Church, and their Community. We believe that during this transitional time in a young adults life, that a transformational relationship with Jesus Christ will give them direction; that discipleship within his Church will grow them, and that bringing their faith into their communities will further Christ's Gospel of grace and peace.
- Income
- $439,165
- Spending
- $327,582
- Spent on programs
- 22%
- Reserves
- 4.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 81%
- Employees
- 6
- Highest pay
- $54,256, executive campus minister
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 25% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1522% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
- $13,293 spent. We offer 3 retreats per year, one focused on student leadership and two on gospel community building and rest.
- We offer 13 bible studies weekly on four different campus, Old Dominion, Virginia Commonwealth, Christopher Newport and James Madison Universities.
- $13,194 spent. Ministry Expenses for programming on our campuses include paying rent for meeting spaces, and hosting events such as meals and community building events, and one on one discipleship/mentorship meetings.
- Other expenses include insurance, postage and mailing, conferences and dues, professional ministry reimbursement, printing and reproductions, gifts, and computer and internet expenses.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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