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Virginia Pharmaceutical Assoc Research Education Foundation Inc

EIN 54-1142544 · North Chesterfield, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF PHARMACIST- PROVIDED PATIENT CARE SERVICES; AND TO ENCOURAGE, PROVIDE FOR AND ENGAGE IN RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE PROFESSION OF PHARMACY.

Income
$35,819
Spending
$49,775
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 51%
Employees
0
Volunteers
18

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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. $9,390 spent. ADDINGTON VISION FUND - THIS FUND ADVANCES THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT FOR COMMUNITY PHARMACY, AND STRIVES TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS WITH INNOVATIONS IN THE PRACTICE AND BUSINESS OF PHARMACY TO HELP THEM THRIVE; EQUIP COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS FOR PATIENT-CENTERED CLINICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING PLANNING, PROVIDING, DOCUMENTING, AND BILLING; AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF CARE FOR ALL PATIENTS THROUGH THE APPROPRIATE, SAFE, EFFECTIVE USE OF MEDICATIONS THAT ARE USED CORRECTLY AND THE PROMOTION OF DESIRABLE HEALTH OUTCOMES AND WELLNESS. JOHN C. SHILAN FUND - THIS FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN THE YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 2013, IN MEMORY OF 2011 VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY GRADUATE JOHN SHILAN. THE FUND PROVIDES A 1,000 AWARD TO A SELECTED YOUNG PHARMACIST WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED AN INTEREST IN ADDED CREDENTIALS THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED PATIENT CARE SERVICES BASED ON ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL. RPHA SCHOLARSHIP FUND - THIS FUND FUNDS THE ROBERT G. WAMPLER/DANIEL A. HERBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WHICH IS AWARDED TO A PHARMACY STUDENT ENTERING THEIR SECOND YEAR OF PHARMACY SCHOOL AT MCV/VCU SCHOOL OF PHARMACY. THE RICHMOND PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION BASES THE SELECTION PROCESS UPON A REVIEW OF THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS-LEADERSHIP QUALITIES, INVOLVEMENT IN PHARMACY ORGANIZATIONS, EVIDENCE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE, ENTHUSIASM AND COMPASSION FOR THE PROFESSION, AND GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING. ADDINGTON VISION FUND - THIS FUND ADVANCES THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT FOR COMMUNITY PHARMACY, AND STRIVES TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS WITH INNOVATIONS IN THE PRACTICE AND BUSINESS OF PHARMACY TO HELP THEM THRIVE; EQUIP COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS FOR PATIENT-CENTERED CLINICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING PLANNING, PROVIDING, DOCUMENTING, AND BILLING; AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF CARE FOR ALL PATIENTS THROUGH THE APPROPRIATE, SAFE, EFFECTIVE USE OF MEDICATIONS THAT ARE USED CORRECTLY AND THE PROMOTION OF DESIRABLE HEALTH OUTCOMES AND WELLNESS. JOHN C. SHILAN FUND - THIS FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN THE YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 2013, IN MEMORY OF 2011 VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY GRADUATE JOHN SHILAN. THE FUND PROVIDES A 1,000 AWARD TO A SELECTED YOUNG PHARMACIST WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED AN INTEREST IN ADDED CREDENTIALS THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED PATIENT CARE SERVICES BASED ON ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL. RPHA SCHOLARSHIP FUND - THIS FUND FUNDS THE ROBERT G. WAMPLER/DANIEL A. HERBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WHICH IS AWARDED TO A PHARMACY STUDENT ENTERING THEIR SECOND YEAR OF PHARMACY SCHOOL AT MCV/VCU SCHOOL OF PHARMACY. THE RICHMOND PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION BASES THE SELECTION PROCESS UPON A REVIEW OF THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS-LEADERSHIP QUALITIES, INVOLVEMENT IN PHARMACY ORGANIZATIONS, EVIDENCE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE, ENTHUSIASM AND COMPASSION FOR THE PROFESSION, AND GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING.
  2. $15,454 spent. GENERAL FUND - ENABLES COLLABORATION IN PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES HARVEY B. MORGAN INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICE - THIS FUND PROVIDES EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO CITIZENS, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND PHARMACY PROFESSIONALS ON TOPICS RELATED TO HEALTHCARE, AND ADMINISTERS THE STUDENT AWARDS PROGRAM, WHICH FUNDS VARIOUS ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTED BY THE FOUNDATION.
  3. $6,796 spent. CARL E. BAIN MEMORIAL VIRGINIA PHARMACISTS AIDING PHARMACISTS FUND - THIS FUND ASSISTS IMPAIRED MEMBERS OF THE PHARMACY COMMUNITY AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH TREATMENT AND RECOVERY AND BACK INTO THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY. ADDITIONALLY, THE FUND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PHARMACISTS, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, AND PHARMACY STUDENTS REGARDING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE RISKS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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 April 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 August 1981.

    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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