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Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

To provide osteopathic medical education, outreach or medical services and (continued on sch o.) research that prepares physicians who will promote human health in medically underserved areas.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

The MISSION of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is to prepare globally-minded, community-focused physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved populations and promote research to improve human health.

Founded
Headquarters
Blacksburg, VA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

To provide osteopathic medical education, outreach or medical services and (continued on sch o.) research that prepares physicians who will promote human health in medically underserved areas.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a registered education nonprofit based in Blacksburg, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 542052107. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $310M in annual revenue. 140 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 542052107. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine is located in Blacksburg, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine has $310M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $310M in annual revenue. The organization has 140 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The MISSION of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is to prepare globally-minded, community-focused physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved populations and promote research to improve human health. Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $310M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 542052107, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
743

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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John G R••••••• J•
Chairman/Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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No recent news coverage found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$309.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$289.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$254.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$234.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$221.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$209.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 140 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 140 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

What is Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine?
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Blacksburg, United States. The MISSION of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is to prepare globally-minded, community-focused physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved populations and promote research to improve human health.
When was Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine founded?
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 2001.
Who leads Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine?
John G Rocovich Jr serves as Chairman/Treasurer.
Where is Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine located?
Headquartered in Blacksburg, VA, United States.
What is Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine trustworthy?
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine's registration number?
IRS EIN: 542052107.
What is Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine's website?
http://www.vcom.edu