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Peter-Paul Development Center Inc

EIN 54-1137164 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PETER PAUL DEVELOPMENT CENTER IS AN OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY CENTER SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN CHURCH HILL AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES IN RICHMOND'S EAST END. FOUNDED BY JOHN COLEMAN IN 1979, PETER PAUL IS THE OLDEST CONTINUALLY OPERATING COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE AREA. THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS FOCUS FROM RECREATION TO EDUCATION IN 2008, FOLLOWING A PROJECT SPONSORED BY VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY TO ASSESS THE ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. USING NATIONALLY STANDARDIZED TESTING, THE ASSESSMENT REVEALED THAT 75 PERCENT OF SCHOOL CHILDREN IN OUR AREA TESTED ONE OR MORE GRADE LEVELS BEHIND ACADEMICALLY. TODAY, OUR MISSION IS ONE OF EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION: TO SUPPORT THE RESIDENTS OF THE EAST END AND EDUCATE ITS STUDENTS, ENABLING THEM TO SERVE AS POSITIVE ROLE CONTRIBUTORS TO THEIR FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND SOCIETY. UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, COREY TAYLOR, MPA, WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION THROUGH THREE PROGRAM AREAS. FIRST, WE SERVE

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
16 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
46
Volunteers
238
Highest pay
$134,550, ceo

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    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

    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 (3)
  1. $666,859 spent. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE YOUTH PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME SUPPORT FOR YOUTH IN THE DENSEST CONCENTRATION OF POVERTY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS ACADEMIC GROWTH. PETER PAUL ALSO OFFERS COMMUNITY EVENTS, FOOD DISTRIBUTION, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORK WITH NEIGHBORS AND OTHER SERVICE PARTNERS.
  2. $280,835 spent. OUR SECOND AREA OF PROGRAMMING IS CALLED FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (FCE). THROUGH FCE, WE ENGAGE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IN A VARIETY OF EVENTS, INCLUDING FIELD DAY ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY INFO FEASTS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES (FOR EXAMPLE, GROWING GREAT SCHOOLS), AND PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS. IN ADDITION, FCE HAS CULTIVATED FIVE ACTION TEAMS THAT PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST WORKSHOPS VITAL TO PERSONAL HEALTH AND MENTAL WELL- BEING, ACADEMIC SUCCESS, FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY COHESION. THESE TEAMS ADDRESS TOPICS SUCH AS HELPING SMART BEGINNINGS WITH KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION, INCREASING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN EAST END SCHOOLS, AND COORDINATING TRAINING PROGRAMS ON DEVELOPING RESILIENCE FOR CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCE TRAUMA.
  3. $709,761 spent. SHARED SERVICES.

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 November 6, 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 May 1980.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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