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St Josephs Villa Foundation

EIN 54-1909187 · Richmond, 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

ST. JOSEPH'S VILLA FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND PARTICULARLY: *TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER GIFTS, GRANTS, CONTRIBUTIONS AND DONATIONS FOR ST. JOSEPH'S VILLA, AND *TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO ST. JOSEPH'S VILLA AND ITS THREE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THESE DISTRIBUTIONS FORM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ON-GOING OPERATING BUDGET OF ST. JOSEPH'S VILLA.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$271,555, chief executive officer

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. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE ST. JOSEPH'S VILLA FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON EDUCATING CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE DONORS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF STRENGTHENING ITS LONG-TERM INVESTED FUNDS THROUGH OUTRIGHT AND PLANNED GIFTS. DURING THE REPORTING YEAR, THE FOUNDATION PROMOTED PLANNED GIVING THROUGH MULTIPLE COMMUNICATION CHANNELS, INCLUDING FEATURES IN SEMI-ANNUAL PRINT NEWSLETTERS DISTRIBUTED TO 3,147 HOUSEHOLDS; A DEDICATED SECTION IN THE ANNUAL DONOR IMPACT REPORT DISTRIBUTED TO 2,867 HOUSEHOLDS; ONE TARGETED MAILING SENT TO 594 HOUSEHOLDS; AND PERIODIC ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, INCLUDING A MAKE-A-WILL MONTH E-BLAST DISTRIBUTED TO 3,061 HOUSEHOLDS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION HIGHLIGHTED LEGACY GIVING THROUGH TWO DONOR FEATURES INCLUDED IN ITS NEWSLETTER COMMUNICATIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONTRACTS WITH A THIRD-PARTY PROVIDER TO DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND REGULARLY UPDATE THE ESTATE PLANNING SECTION OF THE ST. JOSEPH'S VILLA WEBSITE, ENSURING DONORS HAVE ACCESS TO CURRENT AND ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION REGARDING PLANNED GIVING AND ESTATE PLANNING OPTIONS, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES, PLANNING TOOLS, AND RESOURCE MATERIALS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INFORMED PHILANTHROPIC DECISION-MAKING.

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 May 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.

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