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University of Virginia Foundation

EIN 54-1682176 · Charlottesvle, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA (UNIVERSITY) ENTITIES, UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED ORGANIZATIONS, OR OTHER ENTITIES INVOLVED IN ACTIVITIES WHICH SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY. TO ENGAGE IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO REAL PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY. TO THAT END, THE FOUNDATION SHALL ENGAGE IN REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS: TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY'S PRIMARY PROGRAMS; TO PROVIDE AN INVESTMENT RETURN; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REAL ESTATE NEEDS OF THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS; AND TO IMPROVE THE UNIVERSITY'S BOUNDARIES AND ENTRANCES. TO USE AND ADMINISTER GIFTS, GRANTS, BEQUESTS, AND DEVISES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY.

Income
$44.1 million
Spending
$53.9 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-52.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
48
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$1.7 million, 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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 66% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 20 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 (3)
  1. $50.0 million spent. TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA (UNIVERSITY) ENTITIES, UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED ORGANIZATIONS, OR OTHER ENTITIES INVOLVED IN ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY. TO ENGAGE IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO REAL PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY. TO THAT END, THE FOUNDATION SHALL ENGAGE IN REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS: TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY'S PRIMARY PROGRAMS; TO PROVIDE AN INVESTMENT RETURN; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REAL ESTATE NEEDS OF THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS; AND TO IMPROVE THE UNIVERSITY'S BOUNDARIES AND ENTRANCES.
  2. $500,606 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ACCOUNTING SERVICES TO SOME UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED ORGANIZATIONS (UAO'S). EACH OF THE UAO'S IS TAX EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3). THE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE BOOKKEEPING, FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE, BUDGET MANAGEMENT, MANAGEMENT OF AUDIT PROCESS, GENERAL CONSULTING, AND FINANCIAL REPORTING. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES ADMINISTRATION OF PAYROLL AND BENEFITS FOR SEVERAL UAO'S. BY PROVIDING THESE SERVICES, THE FOUNDATION ENABLES THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA TO CONCENTRATE MORE RESOURCES (BOTH PERSONNEL AND FINANCIAL) ON RAISING FUNDS FOR ITS EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE ABOVE-MENTIONED SERVICES FOR THE FOLLOWING UAO'S: UVA HEALTH FOUNDATION, UVA'S COLLEGE AT WISE FOUNDATION, INC., UVA SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, UVA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL FOUNDATION, LEIFUR EIRIKSSON FOUNDATION, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA ALUMNI BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ENDOWMENT.
  3. $278,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION GRANTS SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO GRADUATING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION ASKS ALL OF THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS IN VIRGINIA TO NOMINATE ONE GRADUATING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT. THE FOUNDATION HAS FOUND THAT MORE THAN 600 STUDENTS WILL BE NOMINATED FOR THE ELEVEN SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR. THE PRIMARY CRITERIA WILL BE SCHOLASTIC ABILITY. ADDITIONAL CRITERIA INCLUDE EXCELLENCE OF CHARACTER, QUALITIES OF LEADERSHIP, PUBLIC SERVICE AND DEVOTION TO DUTY. AWARDS HAVE BEEN GRANTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 YEARS.

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 1995.

    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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