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Nonprofit · EIN 23-2608517

VIA FOUNDATION

Also known as LAPIDAKIS JOHN

Tax-exempt · BETHLEHEM, PA 18018

Financials

$533K$88K2023$494K$234K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VIA FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$494,066$234,158$259,908$7,729,342$44,220$7,685,122
June 30, 2024990$533,490$88,361$445,129$7,066,179$7,655$7,058,524
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$196,534
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$297,532
Net gain from sales of assets
$37,704
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$62,772
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,500
Program services (functional)
$62,772
Management and general (functional)
$143,067
Fundraising (functional)
$28,319

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,066,179
Total assets, end of year
$7,729,342
Total liabilities, end of year
$44,220
Net assets, end of year
$7,685,122
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,256,878
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,428,244
Gross receipts
$3,722,030
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Lisa WalkiewiczPresident and CEO
Officer
1$0$145,658$90
Luke SchaefferCFO
Officer
8$0$109,450$1,072
Jerry SomersTreasurer/Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Mary LisickyBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
Brian CookChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Chrystal SchardtBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
Lisa SomersBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Lisa WalkiewiczPresident and CEO
Officer
1$0$142,097$90
Luke SchaefferCFO
Officer
6$0$105,865$858
Jerry SomersTreasurer/Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Mary LisickyBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
Brian CookChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Chrystal SchardtBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
Lisa SomersBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
336 W SPRUCE ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-3739
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Lisa Walkiewicz, 336 West Spruce Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Signed the 990
Lisa Walkiewicz, President and CEO
Phone
(610) 317-8000
Return prepared by
CAMPBELL RAPPOLD & YURASITS LLP

Mission

The mission of the Via Foundation, Inc. is to provide resources to grow and sustain services for people with disabilites offered by Via of the Lehigh Valley. The Via Foundation develops and sustains relationships with community members, business and industry who wish to make a lasting contribution to support services for children and adults with disabilities.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The mission of the Via Foundation, Inc. is to provide resources to grow and sustain services offered by Via of the Lehigh Valley. The Via Foundation develops and sustains relationships with community members, business and industry who wish to make a lasting contribution to support service for children and adults with disabilities. Via of the Lehigh Valley is a non-profit agency that provides services for children and adults with disabilities in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Bucks and Berks counties. Operating since 1952, Via serves 850 people with disabilities in a typical year.Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Via helps adults find and sustain employment within multiple industries and service sectors. Early Intervention therapists offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy to children to advance competencies and reach developmental milestones. Programs for young adults focus on networking with peers and gaining vocational skills in preparation for life after graduation. Services for adults help them to prepare for, attain, and retain employment to promote independence. Our staff help individuals of all ages gain life skills, develop friendships, and learn how to take advantage of all the community has to offer. In addition to providing a variety of high-quality programs, Via also advocates for inclusion and equal access to community activities.
    Expenses $62,772 · grants $62,772

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-2608517
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1990
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E50Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,729,342
Income (IRS master file)
$3,722,030

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$494,066$234,158$7,729,342IRS
990June 2024$533,490$88,361$7,066,179IRS
990June 2023$61,743$86,595$5,943,427IRS
990June 2022$162,465$111,813$5,524,882IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-2608517).

Questions about VIA FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of VIA FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VIA FOUNDATION is 23-2608517.
Is VIA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
Are donations to VIA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does VIA FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of VIA FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VIA FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VIA FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Lisa Walkiewicz.
Who are the officers and directors of VIA FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VIA FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $494,066, expenses of $234,158 and total assets of $7,729,342 at year end.

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