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Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation Inc

EIN 54-1328809 · Weyers Cave, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BRCC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BUILDS COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS AND SECURES RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THE COLLEGE'S IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY IS PROFOUND, PROVIDING THE PATHWAY TO SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS AND LOCAL EMPLOYERS. CURRENT STATE AND LOCAL APPROPRIATIONS PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ONLY THE BASIC OPERATIONS OF THE COLLEGE AND ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO KEEP PACE WITH THE CHALLENGES OF MEETING BRCC'S DIVERSE STUDENT NEEDS AND ADDRESSING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. TO MEET THE COMMUNITY'S INCREASING NEEDS FOR PROGRAMS, SERVICES, FACILITIES, AND SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIVATE FUNDS ARE NECESSARY. FUNDS RAISED BY THE BRCC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION REPRESENT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ADEQUACY, AS PROVIDED BY TRADITIONAL SOURCES OF FUNDING, AND EXCELLENCE, THAT ONLY PRIVATE INVESTMENT CAN PROVIDE.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
47.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$144,825, executive director

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: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 47.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $550,404 spent. DURING THE 2024-25 ACADEMIC YEAR, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED 141 NAMED SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TOTALING $550,404 TO 396 DESERVING STUDENTS. THE MAJORITY OF THESE AWARDS WERE BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED. WHILE A DEGREE AT BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPEARS AFFORDABLE, ESPECIALLY COMPARED TO FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS, IT IS BEYOND THE MEANS OF MANY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS IN BOTH CREDIT AND NON-CREDIT PROGRAMS. AMONG THEM WERE AWARDS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN BLUE RIDGE PROMISE, A BRIDGE PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING BRCC AFTER GRADUATION. OTHERS WERE AWARDS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS PROVIDING A PATHWAY TO ENROLL IN WORKFORCE COURSES AND RECEIVE CREDENTIALS IN CAREERS SUCH AS CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING, HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION, PHLEBOTOMY, AND WELDING. EVERY ONE OF THESE SCHOLARSHIPS GAVE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GOALS, THUS IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE AND WORK.
  2. $372,508 spent. THE FOUNDATION PAID $372,508 TOWARD EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS ACROSS CAMPUS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: - EQUIPMENT TO HELP LAUNCH A NEW MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM- CAT SIMULATOR SYSTEM AND COMPACT EXCAVATOR FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION- CATALYST ONE ANALYZER SYSTEM AND ANATOMICAL MODELS FOR VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM- FURNITURE FOR TECHNOLOGY BUILDING, THE HOUFF STUDENT CENTER AND THE HOUFF LIBRARY- LASERJET PRINTER FOR VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT- SMARTWASHER BRAKE WASHER FOR AUTOMOTIVE ANALYSIS AND REPAIR PROGRAM- UPGRADES TO DIGITAL INFORMATION DISPLAY BOARDS THROUGHOUT CAMPUS
  3. $277,329 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SALARY REIMBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $277,329 TO THE COLLEGE IN SUPPORT OF AN AGRICULTURE ADMISSIONS ADVISOR, THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FACULTY, HIGH SCHOOL CAREER COACHES, NURSING FACULTY AND HEALTHCARE-RELATED WORKFORCE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS.
  4. $335,644 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES TOTALING $335,644 INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING FUNDING: - UPDATES AND TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES TO AGING LECTURE HALL - UPGRADES TO VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY KENNEL SPACE, INCLUDING SOUND BAFFLING - EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS IN NEED - PRODUCTION OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAINING VIDEOS FOR STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES - FUNDED A STRATEGIC INNOVATION GRANT IN SUPPORT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) ENROLLED IN HEALTHCARE-RELATED WORKFORCE CERTIFICATION COURSES - UNDERWROTE 10 INSTRUCTIONAL MINI-GRANTS TO ENHANCE FACULTY EFFECTIVENESS IN THE CLASSROOM - REPAIRED THE LIFT IN THE AUTOMOTIVE LAB - UPDATED PROMOTIONAL WRAP ON THE COMMERCIAL DRIVING / HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION SIMULATION TRAILER

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 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 June 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 November 1987.

    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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