Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE FOUNDATION, AS CAARS PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE, IS INTENDED TO BE AN EFFECTIVE MECHANISM FOR REALTORS TO DONATE THEIR TIME, TALENT, AND RESOURCES TO IMPACT, SUSTAIN AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. THE PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL, FOR EXEMPT PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 1. TO LEVERAGE THE PHILANTHROPIC PASSION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS OF CAARS MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATES 2. TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 3. TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAAR MEMBERS TO LEVERAGE THEIR COMBINED GIVING POWER AND REALIZE A TAX BENEFIT, WHERE APPLICABLE 4. TO ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY AND IMPACT OF DONATIONS THROUGH REPORTING METRICS 5. TO SEEK CONTRIBUTIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE FOUNDATIONS STRATEGIC COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND PURPOSES FROM ANY SOURCE, BUT PRIMARILY FROM THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CAAR AND OTHER INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS. 6. TO MANAGE
- Income
- $64,635
- Spending
- $116,991
- Reserves
- 22.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
- Highest pay
- $73,558, executive di
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $9,332 spent. ACTIVITY 1 A.GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD B.REALTORS VOLUNTEER IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY (CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE; COUNTIES OF ALBEMARLE, GREENE, FLUVANNA, LOUISA, AND NELSON) C.NOMINEES CONDUCT VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE COMMUNITY; NOMINATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE; AWARDS ARE PRESENTED BY THE CAAR FOUNDATION AT EVENTS HOSTED BY THE CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS D.BIANNUAL E.AWARD SUBMISSION IS FREE F.10% OF THE FOUNDATION'S TIME - MARKETING & PROMOTION; DECISION MAKING & APPLICANT REVIEW PROCESSES G.RAISING AWARENESS OF REALTORS SUPPORTING LOCAL NON-PROFITS BY VOLUNTEERING IN THE GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA
- A.GENERAL PARTICIPATION AND SPONSORSHIP OF CHARITABLE COMMUNITY EVENTS B.REALTORS C.GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE COMMUNITY D.UP TO 10 TIMES PER YEAR E.NONE F.25% OF THE FOUNDATION'S TIME - MARKETING & PROMOTION; PLANNING MEETINGS; PARTICIPATION AT EVENTS G.RAISING AWARENESS AMONGST MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ABOUT: I.REALTORS SUPPORTING LOCAL NON-PROFITS THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM IN AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA NON-PROFITS INCLUDING BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK II.REALTORS SUPPORTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES BY PARTNERSHIP WITH AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE, ALBEMARLE HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND COMMUNITY LAND TRUST III.REALTORS SUPPORTING DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND THE VIRGINIA REALTORS DISASTER RELIEF FUND IV.REALTORS SUPPORTING ANNUAL HOUSING SYMPOSIUM HOSTED BY THE THOMAS JEFFERSON PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION (REGIONAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIP)
- A.CHARITABLE GOLF TOURNAMENT B.REALTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC C.GOLF COURSE IN THE GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA D.ANNUALLY E.35% OF THE REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE FOUNDATION; 65% OF THE REGISTRATION FEE WILL COVER VENUES EXPENSES; ADDITIONAL HARD COSTS WILL BE COVERED BY SPONSORSHIPS (FOOD & BEVERAGE, PRIZES, MARKETING) F.30% OF THE FOUNDATION'S TIME - MARKETING & PROMOTION; PLANNING MEETINGS; EXECUTION OF THE EVENT G.RAISING FUNDS THAT WILL ALLOW THE FOUNDATION TO OFFER FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS & INITIATIVES (SEE SPECIFIC INFORMATION IN ACTIVITY 2)
- $107,170 spent. ACTIVITY 4 A.SILENT AUCTION & RECEPTION B.REALTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC C.HILLSDALE CONFERENCE CENTER D.ANNUALLY E.65% OF THE REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE A CONTRIBUTION TO FOUNDATION; 35% OF THE REGISTRATION FEE WILL COVER EVENT EXPENSES; ADDITIONAL HARD COSTS WILL BE COVERED BY SPONSORSHIPS (FOOD & BEVERAGE, PRIZES, MARKETING) F.30% OF THE FOUNDATION'S TIME - MARKETING & PROMOTION; PLANNING MEETINGS; EXECUTION OF THE EVENT G.RAISING FUNDS THAT WILL ALLOW THE FOUNDATION TO OFFER FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS & INITIATIVES (SEE SPECIFIC INFORMATION IN ACTIVITY 2) ACTIVITY 5 A.INTRODUCTION TO HOME OWNERSHIP SEMINARS B.MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC; SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS SUCH AS LENDERS, LOCAL NON-PROFITS C.HILLSDALE CONFERENCE CENTER D.QUARTERLY E.FREE F.5% OF THE FOUNDATION'S TIME - MARKETING & PROMOTION; PLANNING MEETINGS; CONDUCTING SEMINARS G.RAISING AWARENESS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES; EDUCATING FIRST- TIME HOME BUYERS ABOUT HOW TO BECOME A HOMEOWNER AND CONTINUED HOMEOWNERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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