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Westminster-Canterbury Foundation

EIN 52-1189655 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS FOR FINANCIAL AID TO LOWER INCOME OLDER ADULTS TO ENTER AND LIVE AT WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY RICHMOND AND FOR OTHER PROGRAMS IN THIS COMMUNITY SERVING SENIORS FROM INDEPENDENT LIVING THROUGH NURSING CARE: HEALTH SERVICES; MEMORY SUPPORT THERAPIES; TRAINING OF CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL STAFF AND COMMUNITY INTERNS; PASTORAL CARE; THE ARTS; SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN IN OUR ON-SITE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER; AND SPECIALIZED STAFFING AND EQUIPMENT TO INCLUDE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN OUR CENTER.

Income
$8.0 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
52.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
0
Volunteers
28
Highest pay
$659,664, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 52.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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 September 30, 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 (3)
  1. $2.8 million spent. WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO COMPASSION AND EXCELLENCE FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY RICHMOND REGARDLESS OF HEALTH, COGNITIVE OR FINANCIAL STATUS. THE FOUNDATION NURTURES THE SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY TO ENSURE THE BEST LIFE POSSIBLE FOR OUR SENIOR RESIDENTS, PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR OUR WORKFORCE, AND CULTIVATES LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION IN SENIOR SERVICES. OUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES LIFE CARE GUARANTEED ACCESS TO LONG-TERM INDEPENDENT, ASSISTED OR HEALTHCARE AS WELL AS HOUSING, MEALS, MEDICAL CARE, AND ALL THE VITAL LIVING OF WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY RICHMOND FOR MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED SENIORS-IN-NEED WHO RESIDE ON OUR CAMPUS. OUR FELLOWSHIP OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES COLLABORATIVE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO SENIORS-IN-NEED IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY. WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING FOR MEMORY SUPPORT THERAPIES, PASTORAL CARE INTERNSHIPS AND PROGRAMMING, WELLNESS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS, CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS AND HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE ENRICHMENT. FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT - WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY FOUNDATION NURTURES GENEROSITY FOR THE NEEDS OF WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY RICHMOND IN CONTINUED RESPONSE TO OUR JOINT FAITH-BASED MISSION OF PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SENIORS-IN-NEED THROUGH OUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. APPROXIMATELY 100 PEOPLE RECEIVE THIS NEED-BASED BENEVOLENT CARE PER YEAR, THROUGH A COMBINATION OF FUNDRAISING FOR THE ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP FUND AND DEDICATED ENDOWMENTS HELD BY BOTH WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY FOUNDATION AND THE WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY CORPORATION. FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORT IS OFFERED TO NEW RESIDENTS WITH DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED, ASSISTING WITH ENTRY FEE SUPPORT AND TO RESIDENTS WHO HAVE OUTLIVED THEIR RESOURCES. OUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ASSURES THAT NO RESIDENT WILL EVER BE ASKED TO LEAVE DUE TO AN INABILITY TO PAY THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN.
  2. $1.7 million spent. PROGRAM SUPPORT - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR MEMORY SUPPORT THERAPIES, PASTORAL CARE INTERNSHIPS AND PROGRAMMING, WELLNESS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS, A WIDE RANGE OF STUDIO ARTS CLASSES, LIVE PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCES, FUNDING FOR LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION IN SENIOR SERVICES, SUPPLEMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EMPLOYEES' CHILDREN IN OUR ON-SITE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, PROGRAMMING SUPPORT FOR THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, AND HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENTS. OUR MISSION IS TO NURTURE AND INSPIRE GENEROSITY SO THAT SENIORS MAY LIVE THE BEST LIFE POSSIBLE AND TO CULTIVATE LEADERSHIP IN SENIOR SERVICES BOTH ON OUR CAMPUS AND BEYOND.
  3. $698,439 spent. ADVANCED TRAINING - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR ADVANCED TRAINING FOR CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL STAFF TO IMPROVE SERVICE, PROVIDE HEALTHCARE FOR ALL WHO ARE SERVED IN OUR SKILLED NURSING HEALTH CENTER, AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STAFF WHO WISH TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES MUCH OF THE FUNDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF LEARNING, WHICH OFFERS CLASSROOM AND ONLINE TRAINING FOR THE ENTIRE WORKFORCE OF APPROXIMATELY 650 STAFF. THE FOUNDATION FUNDS A FULL-TIME CLINICAL EDUCATOR IN OUR MARY MORTON PARSONS HEALTH CENTER AND A COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-WEEK PRECEPTOR PROGRAM FOR EVERY NEW HIRE IN THE HEALTH CENTER. THE FOUNDATION HAS OFFERED INTENSE INNOVATION TRAINING AND A CAREER LATTICE PROGRAM TO STAFF ACROSS ALL DEPARTMENTS. THROUGH THESE TRAINING PROGRAMS, CARE IS ENHANCED FOR EVERY RESIDENT, AND STAFF MEMBERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 September 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 September 1980.

    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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