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The Pauley Family Foundation

EIN 54-1685158 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PAULEY FAMILY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A BROAD RANGE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE RICHMOND REGION, WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES.

Income
$29.0 million
Spending
$7.2 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 75% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $2.3 million spent. QUALITY EDUCATION - A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION OPENS DOORS TO FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR REGION'S CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE DIRECT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, WRAPAROUND SERVICES, AND ACCESS TO LEARNING OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS. FUNDED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING; QUALITY OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS; ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY K-12 EDUCATION FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS, INCLUDING FUNDING FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS; WRAPAROUND SERVICES THAT ENSURE CHILDREN ARE READY TO LEARN; AND POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING HIGHER EDUCATION.
  2. $2.1 million spent. A HEALTHY COMMUNITY - BASIC PHYSICAL HEALTH IS MULTI-FACETED AND PROVIDES THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR ALL OTHER ASPECTS OF LIFE. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENSURE INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACCESS TO THE PHYSICAL HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, FOOD, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THEY NEED. FUNDED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: PRIMARY HEALTHCARE FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS; MENTAL HEALTHCARE, PARTICULARLY FOR CHILDREN; SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR SENIORS; AND ACCESS TO FOOD.
  3. $1.3 million spent. STABLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING - AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVIDES HOUSEHOLD STABILITY AND WEALTH-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES IN OUR REGION. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENSURE LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS CAN ACCESS AND MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING THAT IS AFFORDABLE FOR THEIR INCOME. FUNDED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOMES AND APARTMENTS; HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW TO MEDIUM INCOME BUYERS; EVICTION PREVENTION PROGRAMS; AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
  4. $910,556 spent. ARTS AND CULTURE - VIBRANT, ACCESSIBLE ARTS AND CULTURAL AND HISTORIC ORGANIZATIONS ARE A NECESSARY COMPONENT OF A THRIVING REGION. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES THAT EXPAND THE REACH OF ARTS, CULTURAL, AND HISTORIC INSTITUTIONS BY MAKING THEIR ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE FOUNDATION IS PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE ACCESS TO ARTS, CULTURAL, OR HISTORIC RESOURCES FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS AND SCHOOL CHILDREN. FUNDED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT A COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK OF ARTS/CULTURAL/HISTORIC ORGANIZATIONS; PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE ENTRY TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS; PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ACCESS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN ATTENDING TITLE I SCHOOLS; AND ACTIVITIES THAT ASSIST IN SCHOOL TEACHERS BRINGING ARTS/CULTURAL/HISTORIC RESOURCES TO THEIR CLASSROOMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 November 1993.

    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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