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Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue

EIN 54-1882970 · Charlottesville, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF THE BLUE RIDGE FOUNDATION (WCBRF) IS TO SUPPORT, BENEFIT, AND ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS AND ASSOCIATES OF WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF THE BLUE RIDGE.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$630,133
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$519,271, ceo/president(until 9/2024)

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 66% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    4 of 9 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 (2)
  1. $114,835 spent. FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED RESIDENTIAL FINANCIAL AID IN EXCESS OF $75,000 FOR RESIDENTS NEEDING ASSISTANCE WITH LIFECARE FEES AND OTHER MEDICAL EXPENSES.GENERAL SUPPORT: DURING THE YEAR, THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDED SUPPORT TO ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, WCBR, IN DIRECT SUPPORT OF ITS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING RESIDENT LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING, MEMORY SUPPORT PROGRAMS, PASTORAL CARE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF WCBR EMPLOYEES, AND RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENT WCBR EMPLOYEE SERVICE.
  2. $238,367 spent. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED MORE THAN $29,000 IN ASSOCIATE SUPPORT TO INCLUDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, A FOOD PANTRY, AND REWARD AND RECOGNITION FOR ASSOCIATES OF WCBR.THE FOUNDATION'S THOMAS EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUND PROVIDED OVER $65,000 IN EDUCATIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OVER $36,000 IN STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT FUNDS TO WCBR ASSOCIATES IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.SEE SCHEDULE OTHE FOUNDATION'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ACROSS THE CONTINUUM FUND PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $124,000 IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR INNOVATIVE AND BEST-PRACTICE SOLUTIONS TO HEALTH AND WELL-BEING NEEDS. OFFERINGS INCLUDED SPECIALIZED FITNESS CLASSES; STIMULATING SOCIAL, CULTURAL, ART, AND PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES; LIFELONG LEARNING EDUCATIONAL CLASSES; A COMPREHENSIVE LIBRARY; SPIRITUAL CARE; RECREATIONAL, MUSIC, AND ART THERAPY; AND MUCH MORE. THIS FUND ALSO PROVIDED FLEXIBLE SUPPORT TO ADDRESS NEW OR CHANGING HIGH PRIORITY NEEDS SO WE CAN BEST CARE FOR OUR RESIDENTS.

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 June 1998.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Westminster-Canterbury Corporation (Richmond, VA), EIN 23-7162493. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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