Virginia War Memorial Foundation
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Virginia War Memorial Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to support the Virginia War Memorial in its efforts to preserve the stories of veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice, to honor all veterans and active-duty military, and to inspire love of country through education."
Year, State Incorporated:
1999, VA
The Virginia War Memorial Foundation (VWMF) reports that it supports the Virginia War Memorial, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s monument, museum, and educational center dedicated to Virginians who served to defend the United States from World War II through today. Through the public-private partnership, the organizations work together to preserve, interpret, and share the firsthand experiences of those who served and of their families on the home front. The VWMF provides hands-on programs for children, educational resources for schools and homeschool, professional development for teachers, lectures and seminars for adults, collections and archives for researchers, arts programs for veterans, patriotic ceremonies for the community, historical exhibits, arts events, documentary films, and oral histories. In 2024, the organization reports that it had more than 52,000 on-site visitors, reached another 7,200 through community outreach programs, and facilitated 102 educational programs for all learners.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Virginia War Memorial Foundation's program expenses were:
| Green space and other facility improvements | $742,799 |
| Film production and educational programs | $380,929 |
| Events | $150,886 |
| Other programs | $59,916 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,334,530 |
Chief Executive
Pamela R. Seay, President
Compensation*
$146,918
Chair of the Board
Richard L. St. John, Jr.
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired President, Triad Metals Distribution
Board Size
27
Paid Staff Size
5
*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $825,881, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Virginia War Memorial Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Investment return, net | $1,155,067 |
| Contributions, net | $780,880 |
| Sponsorships | $58,875 |
| Facility rental | $50,355 |
| Gift shop sales, net | $3,005 |
| Program service revenue | $996 |
| Special events, net | $-13,874 |
| Total Income | $2,035,304 |
Programs: 77% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 17%
| Total Income | $2,035,304 |
| Total expenses: | $1,722,473 |
| Program expenses | $1,334,530 |
| Fundraising expenses | $97,239 |
| Administrative expenses | $290,704 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $312,831 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $10,458,032 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $10,770,863 |
| Total Liabilities | $57,347 |
| Total Assets | $10,828,210 |
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