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James Barry Robinson Home for Boys Trust

EIN 54-0594700 · Norfolk, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE TRUST IS A TYPE II SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION.

Income
$9.6 million
Spending
$5.0 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 68%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$15,000, treasurer

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs.

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

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. THE BARRY-ROBINSON CENTER OPERATES A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, EDUCATIONAL, OR SOCIAL PROBLEMS. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES TO ADOLESCENTS AS WELL AS FOSTER CARE SERVICES AND FOSTER PARENT TRAINING.
  2. $4.3 million spent. BARRY-ROBINSON SCHOOL OF NORFOLK, CONTROLLED BY THE TRUST & EXEMPT UNDER IRC SEC 501, WAS INCORPORATED TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE AN INDEPENDENT ROMAN CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND INCIDENTALLY PROVIDE TUITION AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE TO THE OTHER CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN NORFOLK, VA AND THE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SERVING THE AREA.
  3. $402,496 spent. NEXT STEP TO SUCCESS WAS INCORPORATED TO HELP YOUTH IN NORFOLK BUILD THE INDEPENDENT, RESILIENT CHARACTER THEY WILL NEED TO EARN SUCCESS AND ENJOY HAPPY, FULFILLING LIVES AS ADULTS. IT OFFERS AN AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR YOUTH.

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 April 2021.

    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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