Virginia Tech Foundation Inc
THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES, INVESTS, AND MANAGES PRIVATE ASSETS HELD FOR THE SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS AT VIRGINIA TECH AND TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE GROWTH, PROGRESS AND GENERAL WELFARE …
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VTF has remained stable and strong through significant growth since 1948. Management VTF is a nonstock corporation established in 1948 for the sole purpose of managing Virginia Tech’s endowment and real estate portfolio. Governance VTF exists and operates as a separate, independent entity with its own officers and governing board — managing, investing, and distributing […]
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Mission
The foundation receives, invests, and manages private assets held for the support of programs at virginia tech and to foster and promote the growth, progress and general welfare of the university.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Virginia Tech Foundation Inc with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- 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
- Established in 1948, it predates 93% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVirginia Tech Foundation Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Blacksburg, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1948 and has been operating for 78 years. Its EIN is 540721690. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $222M in annual revenue. 145 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Virginia Tech Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 540721690. 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.
Virginia Tech Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% 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.
Virginia Tech Foundation Inc is located in Blacksburg, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1948 and has been active for 78 years.
Based on official tax filings, Virginia Tech Foundation Inc has $222M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% 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.
Virginia Tech Foundation Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $222M in annual revenue. The organization has 145 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Virginia Tech Foundation Inc. 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, Virginia Tech Foundation Inc 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
VTF has remained stable and strong through significant growth since 1948. Management VTF is a nonstock corporation established in 1948 for the sole purpose of managing Virginia Tech’s endowment and real estate portfolio. Governance VTF exists and operates as a separate, independent entity with its own officers and governing board — managing, investing, and distributing […] Virginia Tech Foundation Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1948.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $222M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Virginia Tech Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Virginia Tech Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 540721690, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 145 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 145 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1948
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Virginia Tech Foundation Inc
- What is Virginia Tech Foundation Inc?
- Virginia Tech Foundation Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Blacksburg, United States. VTF has remained stable and strong through significant growth since 1948. Management VTF is a nonstock corporation established in 1948 for the sole purpose of managing Virginia Tech’s endowment and real estate portfolio. Governance VTF exists and operates as a separate, independent entity with its own officers and governing board — managing, investing, and distributing […]
- When was Virginia Tech Foundation Inc founded?
- Virginia Tech Foundation Inc was founded in 1948.
- Who leads Virginia Tech Foundation Inc?
- Elizabeth A Mcclanahan serves as CEO.
- Where is Virginia Tech Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Blacksburg, VA, United States.
- What is Virginia Tech Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Virginia Tech Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Virginia Tech Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Virginia Tech Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 540721690.
- What is Virginia Tech Foundation Inc's website?
- https://www.vtf.org