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Richmond and Henrico Public Health Foundation

EIN 87-4003117 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RHPHF MOBILIZES RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF THE GOALS OF THE RICHMOND AND HENRICO HEALTH DISTRICTS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES AND HEALTH EQUITY IN OUR COMMUNITIES. AMONG OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICE AREAS ADVANCING ITS MISSION, RHPHF MANAGES THE RICHMOND HEALTH EQUITY FUND, INVESTING IN AND SCALING COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS THE LONGSTANDING IMPACTS OF RACISM ACROSS SEVEN AREAS OF HEALTH DISPARITY.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
0

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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. $1.6 million spent. RHPHF MANAGES THE RICHMOND HEALTH EQUITY FUND, INVESTING IN AND SCALING COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS THE LONGSTANDING IMPACTS OF RACISM ACROSS FOCAL AREAS OF HEALTH DISPARITY. WITH THE LEADERSHIP OF A COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, THE HEALTH EQUITY FUND INVESTED IN PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOCUSED ON COMMUNITIES WITH DISPROPORTIONATE BURDENS OF POOR HEALTH OUTCOMES. TARGETED AREAS OF HEALTH DISPARITY FOR HEALTH EQUITY FUND INVESTMENT INCLUDED MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ACCESS TO CARE, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, UNDERLYING CONDITIONS, AND FOOD ACCESS. THE PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BY THE HEALTH EQUITY FUND ARE DESIGNED AND DELIVERED BY COMMUNITY-BASED, GRASSROOTS LEADERS AND TRUSTED HEALTHCARE SERVICE PROVIDERS. IN ADDITION, RHPHF SUPPORTS PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN HENRICO, PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE NEEDS, AND OTHER TARGETED INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES. RHPHF MANAGES THE RICHMOND HEALTH EQUITY FUND, INVESTING IN AND SCALING COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS THE LONGSTANDING IMPACTS OF RACISM ACROSS FOCAL AREAS OF HEALTH DISPARITY. WITH THE LEADERSHIP OF A COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, THE HEALTH EQUITY FUND INVESTED IN PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOCUSED ON COMMUNITIES WITH DISPROPORTIONATE BURDENS OF POOR HEALTH OUTCOMES. TARGETED AREAS OF HEALTH DISPARITY FOR HEALTH EQUITY FUND INVESTMENT INCLUDED MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ACCESS TO CARE, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, UNDERLYING CONDITIONS, AND FOOD ACCESS. THE PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BY THE HEALTH EQUITY FUND ARE DESIGNED AND DELIVERED BY COMMUNITY-BASED, GRASSROOTS LEADERS AND TRUSTED HEALTHCARE SERVICE PROVIDERS. IN ADDITION, RHPHF SUPPORTS PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN HENRICO, PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE NEEDS, AND OTHER TARGETED INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES.

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 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 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 August 2022.

    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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