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Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Inc

EIN 66-0470703 · St Thomas, VI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To be a catalyst for positive change and enrich the quality of life in the Virgin Islands while preserving our islands unique cultural heritage by inspiring philanthropy, strengthening nonprofits and engaging the community.

Income
$7.9 million
Spending
$5.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
22.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
7
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$206,930, president

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 160% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 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 (8)
  1. $1.6 million spent. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH RELATED NEEDS OF VIRGIN ISLANDERS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FOR MEDICAL CARE TO RESIDENTS WITH CANCER AND OTHER LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES, AS WELL AS FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE VIRGIN ISLANDS RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES.
  2. $785,994 spent. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - SUPPORT FOR A RANGE OF IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS AS WELL AS COMMUNITY INITIATED PROJECTS AIMED AT ENHANCING LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. SUPPORT ENDEAVORS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE US TERRITORY, SUPPORT INITIATIVES TO FOSTER THE FAMILY UNIT,AND PROVIDE GRANTS IN TIME OF CRISIS
  3. $646,285 spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO NOT FOR PROFITS AND INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED PRINCIPALLY IN IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS
  4. $405,639 spent. EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS - PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS DEMONSTRATING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND FINANCIAL NEED, AND SUPPORT A RANGE OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS WHICH ENHANCE AND SUPPORT ACADEMIC SUCCESS, SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, AND EDUCATION ENRICHMENT.
  5. $334,241 spent. HUMANNITES PROGRAM SERVICES SUPPORT A COMMITMENT TO ENHANCING CULTURAL, HISTORICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL INITATIVES IN THE USVI THROUGH THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITES(NEH)SUB-GRANTS. PROGRAM SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN PRESERVING AND PROMOTING HUMANITIES WITHIN THE TERRITORY WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION,CULTURAL PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
  6. $313,650 spent. ENVIRONMENTAL - PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF PROTECTING, CONSERVING AND SUSTAINABLY MANAGING SMALL ISLAND ENVIRONMENTS AND ECO-SYSTEMS.
  7. $310,502 spent. CAPACITY BUILDING
  8. $27,481 spent. RECOVERY ASSISTANCE - PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VIRGIN ISLANDERS IMPACTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS, SUCH AS HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA, AND SUPPORT EFFORTS TO BUILD FORWARD AS NEEDS ARISE IN THE AFTERMATH OF NATURAL DISASTERS.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 April 1992.

    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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