2025-11-12T15:13:29+00:00 2024-12-31 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 120 E Palmetto Park Road Suite 403 Boca Raton FL 33432 990 2024-01-01 541013637 Special Olympics Virginia Inc SPEC 8043465544 3212 Skipwith Road 100 Richmond VA 23294 David Thomason President & CEO 8043465544 2025-11-12 true true April Arnold P01559426 5612991820 2025-11-12 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z David Thomason 3212 Skipwith Road 100 Richmond VA 23294 12079920 false X WWW.SPECIALOLYMPICSVA.ORG X 1975 VA SPECIAL OLYMPICS PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 20 19 43 7000 0 4361601 7971554 0 0 234610 629883 1811952 -428904 6408163 8172533 0 0 0 0 2967296 3306064 0 0 755329 3045095 3690851 6012391 6996915 395772 1175618 16696692 18838336 2305507 2841107 14391185 15997229 X SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA, INC. IS A NONSTOCK CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AT NO COST TO THE ATHLETES OR THEIR FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) false false 1173016 0 0 EACH YEAR, SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA ATHLETES SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS AT FIVE SIGNATURE STATE-LEVEL EVENTS: THE XPERIENCE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS, SPEED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS, SUMMER GAMES AND FALL CHAMPIONSHIPS. HELD SEASONALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THESE COMPETITIONS BRING TOGETHER ATHLETES, UNIFIED PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS FROM ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH FOR UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS OF SPORT AND INCLUSION. OUR LARGEST EVENT, SUMMER GAMES, IS NOTHING SHORT OF LEGENDARY. IN JUNE 2024, MORE THAN 1300 DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS BRAVED THE RICHMOND HEAT TO SUPPORT 1181 ATHLETES AND UNIFIED PARTNERS COMPETING IN SWIMMING, SOFTBALL, TRACK & FIELD, BOWLING AND TENNIS. ADDITIONALLY, DURING THE GAMES, ATHLETES RECEIVED FREE SCREENINGS AND TREATMENT IN VISION, HEARING, DENTAL CARE AND FITNESS, THANKS TO THE HEALTHY ATHLETES PROGRAM. THE COMPETITION YEAR BEGAN IN JANUARY WITH THE XPERIENCE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS AND SPEED SKATING (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 745089 0 0 AREA PROGRAMS: SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA HAS SUB-DIVIDED THE STATE INTO 32 GEOGRAPHIC AREA PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO REACH AS MANY PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AS POSSIBLE. THESE PROGRAMS GENERALLY CONTAIN SEVERAL CITIES AND COUNTIES. THE VOLUNTEERS IN THESE AREAS RAISE FUNDS FOR THEIR AREA, DECIDE WHAT ACTIVITIES TO OFFER IN THEIR AREA, AND GENERALLY ARE THE GRASSROOTS PROVIDER OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA SERVICES. THESE EVENTS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ATHLETES TO DISPLAY THEIR CAPABILITIES AND INSPIRE PEOPLE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND ELSEWHERE TO OPEN THEIR HEARTS TO A WIDER WORLD OF HUMAN TALENTS AND POTENTIAL. IN ADDITION, REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, WHO FACE SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES IN ACCESSING QUALITY HEALTH CARE AND OBTAINING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE FITNESS AND WELLNESS, RESULTING IN PRONOUNCED HEALTH DISPARITIES AND REDUCED LIFE EXPECTANCY. 506890 0 0 SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS (UCS) PROGRAM USES SPORTS TO DEVELOP SCHOOL COMMUNITIES WHERE YOUTH ARE AGENTS OF CHANGE, FOSTERING RESPECT, DIGNITY AND ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. IN COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOL SYSTEMS ACROSS VIRGINIA, THE VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE AND THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE GOAL IS TO INSPIRE THE FIRST UNIFIED GENERATION. UCS IS AIMED AT PROMOTING SOCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH INTENTIONALLY PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITIES AFFECTING SYSTEMS-WIDE CHANGE. WITH SPORTS AS THE FOUNDATION, THE THREE COMPONENT MODEL - INCLUSIVE SPORTS, INCLUSIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND WHOLE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT - OFFERS A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF EFFECTIVE ACTIVITIES THAT EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH TOOLS AND TRAINING TO CREATE SPORTS, CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL CLIMATES OF ACCEPTANCE. THESE ARE SCHOOL CLIMATES WHERE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FEEL WELCOME AND ARE ROUTINELY INCLUDED IN, AND FEEL A PART OF, ALL ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES AND FUNCTIONS. IN VIRGINIA, WE HAVE 555 ENGAGED SCHOOLS IN 59 JURISDICTIONS, AND 17,500 YOUTH INVOLVED IN UNIFIED SPORTS PROGRAMMING. 3305878 0 0 ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 3305878 5730873 true true false true false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false false true true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 76 0 true 43 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 20 19 false false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true true true false false VA X X KIM D'ERRICO 8043465544 3212 SKIPWITH ROAD SUITE 100 RICHMOND VA 23294 DAVID E THOMASON OFFICER - PRESIDENT & CEO 40.0 X X 179191 0 22429 DR JOY CAVAGNARO OFFICER - PAST CHAIR 1.0 X X 0 0 0 ELLIOT ELIADES OFFICER - SECRETARY 1.0 X X 0 0 0 KELLY MORTENSEN OFFICER - TREASURER 1.0 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL SAXON OFFICER - CHAIR 1.0 X X 0 0 0 AMY WOLFE DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 ANDREA MANN DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 BILL BODDIE JR DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 BRIGID KLEIN DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 CAPT JILL MILLS DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 CHELSEA GAUGHRAN DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 CHRIS HALL DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 DANNY MEYER DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 DR MARCELLE DAVIS DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 JIM KUZNAR DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 JOEL MARTIN DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 MARC A TATE DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 OLGA WOLTMAN DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 RICK PALMIERI DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 SHER DAVID DECATUR DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 DAVE PAWLOWSKI VP - SPORTS, FITNESS & HEALTH 40.0 X 117536 0 9557 HOLLY CLAYTOR VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS 40.0 X 110439 0 9057 KIM D'ERRICO VP - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION 40.0 X 126300 0 10994 ROY ZEIDMAN SENIOR VP - MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT 40.0 X 158913 0 20807 VAL REINFORD VP - LOCAL PROGRAM SERVICES 40.0 X 108428 0 9057 800807 0 81901 6 false true false 0 2277786 425000 5268768 8378 7971554 0 0 0 0 0 401275 401275 0 0 3483874 7900 3263166 220708 7900 228608 228608 191045 2277786 644221 -453176 -453176 Miscellaneous 900099 24272 24272 0 0 0 0 24272 8172533 0 0 200979 201620 157235 13634 30751 2523322 1967829 170630 384863 152545 118964 10315 23266 230850 180030 15610 35210 197727 154199 13370 30158 351660 305359 19503 26798 8836 8836 46022 46022 52698 52698 0 0 0 0 85119 50620 10476 24023 566176 538407 12473 15296 434066 346593 27110 60363 948995 917999 13954 17042 138781 113879 7649 17253 104574 92976 9801 1797 CONTRIBUTED MATERIALS 283080 283024 17 39 FACILITIES RENTAL 243254 241905 1349 EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE 208232 166933 13668 27631 NATIONAL ACCREDITATION 90172 90172 129186 4749 63598 60839 6996915 5730873 510713 755329 3475777 2913327 2847898 3231805 428665 532499 421498 742826 0 0 0 0 169637 174361 1380060 1015631 441810 364429 6882915 8460714 0 0 2028492 2418375 16696692 18838336 218590 316654 0 0 2086917 2524453 2305507 2841107 X 12819775 14215242 1571410 1781987 14391185 15997229 16696692 18838336 1175618 430426 0 X false true true false X 3399199 3822209 5435386 4361601 7971554 24989949 0 0 3399199 3822209 5435386 4361601 7971554 24989949 345807 24644142 151523 195994 201828 288870 401275 1239490 0 0 0 0 0 24272 24272 26253711 0 0.93869 0.78429 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - 24272.0, COLUMN F - 24272.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true false false false false true 190 false false 190 false Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE LOBBYING ACTIVITY Our past President and President conduct advocacy meetings with state legislators to promote inclusion of funding for our programs in the state budget. 2452625 137275 844009 1745891 2268123 286253 101751 2452625 1770773 767000 -175520 94130 2268123 1575572 42400 223408 70607 1770773 1576620 63443 64491 1575572 0.4009 0.4212 0.1779 false false 323489 299412 24077 247630 197599 50031 808941 518620 290321 364429 SECURITY DEPOSITS 16681 RIGHT OF USE ASSET - OPERATING LEASE 2401694 2418375 Federal Income Taxes OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 2524453 2524453 X 13597249 430426 5046988 0 0 5477414 8119835 52698 0 52698 8172533 11991205 5046988 0 0 0 5046988 6944217 52698 0 52698 6996915 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds The organization's endowment consists of eight funds. The endowment includes both donor-restricted endowment funds and funds designated by the Board of Directors to function as endowments. The donor-restricted funds were established for scholarships to state events, the tennis invitational tournament, healthy athletes programs and several sports (sailing, swimming, cycling and skiing) in area 26. The board designated funds were established to support the Organization's efforts stated in the strategic plan to improve program delivery and provide effective support services, as well as to fund healthy athletes programs and to allow us to move forward with future initiatives. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND THE TAX STATUTES OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA AND WILL BE TAXED ONLY TO THE EXTENT IT HAS TAXABLE TRADE OR BUSINESS INCOME UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. ACCORDINGLY, THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT REFLECT A PROVISION OR LIABILITY FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. X X X true SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC 1133 19th St NW Washington DC 200363604 Telemarketing, direct mail and internet consumer fundraising true 806428 314507 491921 Collection Crab LLC 7200 Standard Drive Hanover MD 21076 Collecting and Processing Used Goods true 24000 0 24000 830428 314507 515921 VA Polar Plunge 1506911 1407491 99420 16097 359200 Regional Plunges 294330 268130 26200 11534 57363 40 667590 602165 65425 200027 2468831 2277786 191045 27631 616590 644221 -453176 Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(ii) The organization has an agreement with Special Olympics, Inc. (SOI) that calls for SOI to conduct all individual fundraising and public education campaigns of the Organization through an integrated direct marketing program (IDMP). In exchange for participating in the IDMP, the Organization will receive a percentage of the IDMP net income. Total revenue received by the Organization in 2024 in connection with this agreement was $491,921. Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(ii) THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH COLLECTION CRAB LLC TO SOLICIT, COLLECT AND WAREHOUSE DONATED ITEMS, INCLUDING CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AS A FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY OF SOVA. COLLECTION CRAB PURCHASED ALL DONATED ITEMS AT THE COLLECTION BINS FOR A SET FEE PER MONTH. THE TRANSFER OF ITEMS BY SOVA TO COLLECTION CRAB was IMMEDIATE ONCE THE ITEMS ARE PLACED IN OR ADJACENT TO THE COLLECTION BINS MAINTAINED BY COLLECTION CRAB. Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(iv) The gross receipts and amount retained by the fundraiser that nets to the amount paid to SOVA was requested from Collection Crab but SOVA was told this information could not be obtained. As a result, only the amount paid to SOVA is reported. X false false false false false false false false false DAVID E THOMASON OFFICER - PRESIDENT & CEO 179191 0 0 0 0 0 14620 0 7809 0 201620 0 0 0 ROY ZEIDMAN SENIOR VP - MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT 158913 0 0 0 0 0 12998 0 7809 0 179720 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Arrangement used to establish the top management official's compensation THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD EVERY OTHER YEAR. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE PRESIDENT'S RAISE, OTHER COMPENSATION AND HIS CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. Form 990, Part I, Line 1 BRIEF MISSION ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS, AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM, HOWEVER, IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST SPORTS. SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA'S YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING ADDRESS INACTIVITY, INJUSTICE, INTOLERANCE AND SOCIAL ISOLATION BY ENCOURAGING AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTION CHAMPIONSHIPS, SERVING A COMBINED 65 ATHLETES, FOLLOWED BY FEBRUARY'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS, WHICH HOSTED FULL-COURT, HALF-COURT AND SKILLS COMPETITIONS FOR MORE THAN 870 ATHLETES. ROUNDING OUT THE YEAR, FALL CHAMPIONSHIPS UNITED MORE THAN 950 ATHLETES AND 800 VOLUNTEERS FOR SPIRITED COMPETITION IN SOCCER, BOCCE, GOLF, BOWLING, ROLLER SKATING, PICKLEBALL AND VOLLEYBALL. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 3,305,878 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a & 15B - PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION PERFORMANCE REVIEWS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT ARE DONE FROM DEC 15-MARCH 1 EACH YEAR. RAISES ARE BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND ARE CONTINGENT UPON FINANCIAL POSITION OF ORGANIZATION. THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD EVERY OTHER YEAR. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE PRESIDENT'S RAISE, OTHER COMPENSATION AND HIS CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. FINAL DRAFT OF 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO ENTIRE BOARD VIA EMAIL. COPY OF 990 IS SENT TO VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. CURRENTLY THE 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION VIA A LINK ON OUR WEBSITE OR UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy SUBSEQUENT TO THE JUNE BOARD MEETING, THE PRESIDENT AND THE VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE WILL REVIEW THE BOARD MEMBER'S INVOLVEMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION AND ASSESS WHETHER THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE FILING OF THE DISCLOSURE FORM BY BOARD AND STAFF WILL OCCUR ANNUALLY IN JUNE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE AUDIT AND THE ANNUAL REPORT ARE ON OUR WEBSITE AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.