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Up Rva

EIN 47-4180116 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UP RVA AIMS TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN CHILDREN FROM LIMITED ECONOMIC RESOURCES IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS. THIS BRIDGE ALSO EXTENDS TO RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE ACCESS TO OUR AFTER- SCHOOL PROGRAM AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. WE WILL BUILD THIS BRIDGE BY PROVIDING SERVICES THAT ADVOCATE, SUPPORT, AND EMPOWER STUDENTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY THAT WAS ONCE THOUGHT TO BE UNATTAINABLE. ASSISTANCE IS ALSO PROVIDED TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE PROGRESSED THROUGH THE UP RVA PROGRAM AND ARE NOW ATTENDING COLLEGE.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
34.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
25
Highest pay
$121,033, executive di

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. UP RVA BUILDS A BRIDGE BETWEEN ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN FROM THE CITY OF RICHMOND, VA AND SURROUNDING INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS. UP RVA ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH COLLEGE AND TUITION SUPPORT TO OLDER STUDENTS. UP RVA PROVIDES SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: -DAILY TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN RICHMOND, VA. -AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FROM 4 P.M.-8 P.M. THAT OFFERS TUTORS, LAPTOP ACCESS, AND DINNER FOR EACH STUDENT. -SUMMER REMEDIATION. -ASSISTANCE WITH THE EXTRA FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OF ATTENDING AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL (EX. FIELD TRIP COSTS, MEAL PLANS, ATHLETIC FEES, ETC.). -COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES - EACH OF UP RVA'S STUDENTS BEGINS THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH AN ACTION PLAN IN PLACE WITH THEIR SPECIFIC SCHOOL. THESE PLANS ARE CUSTOMIZED TO MAXIMIZE SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT. -UP RVA'S STUDENTS ALSO COMPLETED A THREE-WEEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOOT CAMP THAT EXPOSED THEM TO MATH CURRICULUM, ACADEMIC SERVICE PROFESSIONALS, AND A CRASH COURSE IN TECHNOLOGY. UP RVA BUILDS A BRIDGE BETWEEN ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN FROM THE CITY OF RICHMOND, VA AND SURROUNDING INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS. UP RVA ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH COLLEGE AND TUITION SUPPORT TO OLDER STUDENTS. UP RVA PROVIDES SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: -DAILY TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN RICHMOND, VA. -AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FROM 4 P.M.-8 P.M. THAT OFFERS TUTORS, LAPTOP ACCESS, AND DINNER FOR EACH STUDENT. -SUMMER REMEDIATION. -ASSISTANCE WITH THE EXTRA FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OF ATTENDING AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL (EX. FIELD TRIP COSTS, MEAL PLANS, ATHLETIC FEES, ETC.). -COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES - EACH OF UP RVA'S STUDENTS BEGINS THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH AN ACTION PLAN IN PLACE WITH THEIR SPECIFIC SCHOOL. THESE PLANS ARE CUSTOMIZED TO MAXIMIZE SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT. -UP RVA'S STUDENTS ALSO COMPLETED A THREE-WEEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOOT CAMP THAT EXPOSED THEM TO MATH CURRICULUM, ACADEMIC SERVICE PROFESSIONALS, AND A CRASH COURSE IN TECHNOLOGY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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