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    Liberty University Foundation
    Proceed with Caution
    Impact & Measurement
    Accountability & Finance
    Culture & Community
    Leadership & Adaptability

    Liberty University Foundation

     
    Is this your nonprofit?
    501(c)(3) organization
    Donations are tax-deductible
    URL not available
    1971 UNIVERSITY BLVD
    Lynchburg VA 24515-0002

    Lynchburg VA | IRS ruling year: 2000 | EIN: 54-1939910  
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
     
    Organization Mission
    RECEIVE, ADMINISTER, AND EXPEND FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL WELFARE. OPERATING AT THIS TIME TO SERVICE REMAINING OBLIGATIONS.
     

    Rating Information

    rating
    Very poor

    This charity's score is 47%, earning it a Zero-Star rating.

    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Historical Ratings
    Proceed with Caution—Reported OtherMaterialLawsuit

    On November 12, 2021, The Denver Gazette reported on the operations of Liberty University Foundation in an article titled, "Jerry Falwell Jr. resurrects lawsuit against Liberty University." For more information, please see The Denver Gazette article.

    • On September 15, 2019, The Guardian published an article titled "Jerry Falwell's Liberty University dogged by growing claims of corruption." For more information, please see The Guardian article
    • On August 25, 2020, The Associated Press published an article titled "Falwell says he’s resigned from Liberty University." For more information, please see The Associated Press article
    • On August 31, 2020, The Martinsville Bulletin published an article titled "Liberty announces investigation into Falwell's tenure." For more information, please see The Martinsville Bulletin article
    • On October 31, 2020, My Journal Courier published an article titled "Falwell sues Liberty, saying school damaged his reputation." For more information, please see My Journal Courier article
    • On April 16, 2021, NPR published an article titled "Liberty University Sues Ex-President Jerry Falwell, Jr., Seeking Millions In Damages." For more information, please see NPR article
    • On December 10, 2020, The Washington Post published an article titled "Jerry Falwell Jr. drops lawsuit against Liberty University." For more information, please see The Washington Post article
    • On September 21, 2023, ABC 13 News published an article titled "Jerry Falwell Jr. accuses Liberty University officials of sexual misconduct, questionable financial dealings amid trademark lawsuit." For more information, please see ABC 13 News article
    • On November 12, 2021, The Denver Gazette published an article titled "Jerry Falwell Jr. resurrects lawsuit against Liberty University." For more information, please see The Denver Gazette article

    On October 3, 2023, The Associated Press reported on the operations of Liberty University Foundation in an article titled, "Liberty University failed to disclose crime data and warn of threats for years, report says." For more information, please see The Associated Press article.

    On May 12, 2022, U.S. News and World Report reported on a settlement entered into by Liberty University Foundation in an article titled, “Women Settle Suit Alleging Liberty Mishandled Assault Cases.” For more information regarding this matter, please see U.S. News and World Report article.

    • On July 20, 2021, The Associated Press published an article titled "Lawsuit against Liberty alleges mishandling of sex assaults." For more information, please see The Associated Press article

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    Rating Report

    Accountability & Finance
    Score

    47

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022
    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 0% independent members
    0 out of 8 points
    Independent Board Size - 0 independent members
    0 out of 7 points
    Financial Statements - None
    0 out of 15 points
    Material Diversion of Assets - None
    10 out of 10 points

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    No Credit
    Website Listed on Tax Form - Missing
    0 out of 2 points
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed
    4 out of 4 points
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed
    4 out of 4 points
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed
    4 out of 4 points
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes
    2 out of 2 points

    Website Disclosures

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    No Credit
    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing
    0 out of 4 points

    Financial Metrics

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    No Credit
    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 469.08%
    0 out of 15 points
    Program Expense: Ratio - 68.67%
    23 out of 25 points

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available