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Virginia Tech Foundation Inc

EIN 54-0721690 · Blacksburg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION, INC. (VTF) IS A VIRGINIA NONSTOCK CORPORATION ESTABLISHED IN 1948 FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF MANAGING VIRGINIA TECH'S ENDOWMENT TO ADVANCE VIRGINIA TECH'S MISSION AND ITS STRATEGIC PRIORITIES.

Income
$245.7 million
Spending
$205.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
18.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
93
Volunteers
36
Highest pay
$1.6 million, chief investment officer

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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 41% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 35 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 (1)
  1. $187.2 million spent. GUIDED BY A STRONG COMMITMENT TO FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY, THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES, MANAGES, AND DISBURSES PRIVATE GIFTS TO ADVANCE THE MISSIONS OF VIRGINIA TECH. THE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO BE AN EXCEPTIONAL STEWARD OF THE ASSETS PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S MANY GENEROUS DONORS, AND TO GROW AND LEVERAGE THOSE ASSETS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT TO ENABLE THE FORWARD PROGRESS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND ALL OF ITS CONSTITUENTS. ANCHORING A SOLID INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE OF VIRGINIA TECH, ENDOWED GIFTS MAKE UP THE LARGEST PORTION OF THE FOUNDATION'S ASSETS. THE ENDOWMENT IS AN ACTIVELY MANAGED PORTFOLIO INCORPORATING DEEP FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS AND A VALUE-ORIENTED, GLOBAL APPROACH. COMPLEMENTING THE ENDOWMENT'S INVESTMENTS, THE FOUNDATION MANAGES AN EXTENSIVE REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO. REAL ESTATE (SEE SCHEDULE O) ACQUISITIONS, CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION ARE DONE AT THE REQUEST OF THE UNIVERSITY AND REAL ESTATE GIFTS ARE DESIGNATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONOR INTENT FOR ULTIMATE DISPOSITION TO SUPPORT THE MISSIONS OF VIRGINIA TECH.

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 February 1949.

    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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