Nonprofit · EIN 25-1865368
VISTA SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · HERSHEY, PA 17033
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,003,871 | $12,652,093 | -$648,222 | $18,892,839 | $16,031,301 | $2,861,538 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,589,600 | $12,369,087 | -$779,487 | $20,519,393 | $17,009,633 | $3,509,760 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $424,732
- of which government grants
- $15,000
- Program service revenue
- $11,423,134
- Investment income
- -$24,457
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$37,627
- Other revenue
- $180,462
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $114,200
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,682,593
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,781,895
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,611
- Occupancy
- $2,429,396
- Travel
- $9,388
- Depreciation
- $252,066
- Program services (functional)
- $11,166,990
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,485,103
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,519,393
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,892,839
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,031,301
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,861,538
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,848,564
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,533,347
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $328,191
- Gross receipts
- $12,041,498
- Employees
- 134
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZENALU OBINELO UNTIL 525 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $217,804 | $30,772 |
| GAYNELLE DILLSWORTH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,731 | $0 | $35,503 |
| TREVOR MOTLEY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $137,377 | $17,811 |
| TAYLOR WERNER | DIRECTOR OF RELATED SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,458 | $0 | $35,757 |
| KATRINA YOUNG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY P WORRALL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER CASSEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD KOCHER UNTIL 1224 | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JARMAN | SECRETARY (START 1/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JAMES WAXMONSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA RITCHIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLEY LUCAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZENALU OBINELO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $181,003 | $11,852 |
| PATRICIA VERDON END 1223 | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $137,260 | $11,103 |
| BRIAN SALLDIN END 424 | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $112,491 | $20,094 |
| KENDRA PEACOCK END 524 | DIRECTOR OF QUALITY & RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $103,853 | $22,488 |
| CARVEL KEISER | DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $112,826 | $12,254 |
| TREVOR MOTLEY JOINED 123 | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATRINA YOUNG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY P WORRALL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER CASSEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD KOCHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JAMES WAXMONSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA RITCHIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JARMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLEY LUCAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1021 SPRINGBOARD DR, HERSHEY, PA 17033-8820
- In care of
- % MICHAEL JARMAN PRESIDENT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TREVOR MOTLEY, 1021 SPRINGBOARD DRIVE, HERSHEY, PA 17033
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER CASSEL, TREASURER
- Phone
- (717) 583-5102
- Return prepared by
- RKL LLP
Mission
TO OPERATE A DAY SCHOOL AND PROVIDE OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH AUSTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER EMPLOYING THE PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
Program accomplishments
- OPERATED THE VISTA SCHOOL FOR ACADEMIC YEAR FROM SEPTEMBER 2024 THROUGH JUNE 2025. PROVIDED PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, AND SECONDARY LEVEL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (182 ACADEMIC DAYS) FOR 78 CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. OPERATED EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM DURING JULY AND AUGUST 2024 (20 ACADEMIC DAYS). PROVIDED SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR 74 CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. TUITION RELATED PROGRAMMING INCLUDED NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED, AND ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOLARSHIP FUND.Expenses $11,166,990 · grants $114,200 · revenue $11,603,596
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1865368
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,892,839
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,041,498
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,035,103 | $9,543,171 | $21,828,118 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $9,402,300 | $9,914,526 | $6,322,785 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about VISTA SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of VISTA SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VISTA SCHOOL is 25-1865368.
- Is VISTA SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to VISTA SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VISTA SCHOOL 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 VISTA SCHOOL 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 VISTA SCHOOL 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 VISTA SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TREVOR MOTLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of VISTA SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VISTA SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,003,871, expenses of $12,652,093 and total assets of $18,892,839 at year end.
Other nonprofits in HERSHEY
- MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL & SCHOOL TRUST EIN 23-1353340 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING EIN 85-4322274 · last filed 990 for 2025
- VISTA FOUNDATION EIN 80-0113235 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ECUMENICAL COMMUNITY EIN 25-1612331 · last filed 990 for 2024
- LIVINGWELL INSTITUTE EIN 20-2210604 · last filed 990 for 2025
- DERRY PRESCHOOL INC EIN 22-3476027 · last filed 990 for 2025
- WILLIAM E DEARDEN ALUMNI CAMPUS INC EIN 20-2579678 · last filed 990 for 2025
- PARENT BOOSTER USA INC EIN 93-3360472 · last filed 990-EZ for 2025