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Nonprofit · EIN 54-1815297

VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTESVLE, VA 22901

Financials

$17.3M$16.3M2022$21.9M$21.8M2023$30.6M$23.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$30,644,085$23,732,582$6,911,503$34,669,546$8,025,848$26,643,698
June 30, 2024990$21,865,599$21,846,342$19,257$28,106,994$8,374,799$19,732,195
June 30, 2023990$17,342,144$16,297,900$1,044,244$28,039,165$8,326,227$19,712,938
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,114,383
of which government grants
$409,350
Program service revenue
$24,133,451
Investment income
$197,100
Net income from fundraising events
$74,297
Other revenue
$199,151

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$209,498
Other salaries and wages
$15,631,441
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$19,855,637
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$325,253
Travel
$99,385
Depreciation
$770,639
Program services (functional)
$21,877,086
Management and general (functional)
$1,159,775
Fundraising (functional)
$695,721

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$28,106,994
Total assets, end of year
$34,669,546
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,025,848
Net assets, end of year
$26,643,698
Land, buildings and equipment
$21,610,440
Net assets without donor restrictions
$25,103,545
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,540,153
Gross receipts
$30,644,085
Employees
443
Volunteers
200
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
VA

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 / weekCompensation
DR ETHAN LONGPRESIDENT &
Officer
50$209,497
DR JOHN WILLBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KELLEY MACDOUGALLVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRIAN JOHNSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CARUSO BROWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN J BATTISTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JASON COCKERILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JEFF COPPOLABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
C MILTON DUNLAP IIIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID GORDONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRIS LITTLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LEE MULLENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SUE MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALICE MILLIGANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR RICH STEVENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAYE FORSMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARC NELSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BERNARD C WEBBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR ETHAN LONGPRESIDENT &
Officer
50$208,588
DR JOHN WILLBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KELLEY MACDOUGALLVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRIAN JOHNSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CARUSO BROWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN J BATTISTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JASON COCKERILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JEFF COPPOLABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
C MILTON DUNLAP IIIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID GORDONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRIS LITTLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MOLLY MCSHANEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SUE MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID RATHBURNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR RICH STEVENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BERNARD C WEBBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR ETHAN LONGPRESIDENT &
Officer
50$204,363
DR JOHN WILLBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KELLEY MACDOUGALLVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRIAN JOHNSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CARUSO BROWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN J BATTISTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JASON COCKERILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JEFF COPPOLABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
C MILTON DUNLAP IIIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID GORDONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRIS LITTLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MOLLY MCSHANEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SUE MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID RATHBURNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DR RICH STEVENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BERNARD C WEBBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LEE MULLENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
491 HILLSDALE DR, CHARLOTTESVLE, VA 22901-5732
In care of
% BERNARD C WEBB
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR ETHAN LONG, 491 HILLSDALE DRIVE, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901
Signed the 990
DR ETHAN LONG, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(434) 923-8252
Return prepared by
ROBINSON FARMER COX ASSOCIATES

Mission

THE VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM IS DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF AUTISM THROUGH INNOVATIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND ADULT SERVICES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • VIA'S JAMES C. HORMEL SCHOOL OFFERS YEAR-ROUND, STATE-OF-THE-ART, EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATIONAL AND CLINICAL PROGRAMS BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS FOR STUDENTS AGES 2 TO 22 YEARS OLD WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) AND RELATED DISORDERS. THE SCHOOL'S FACULTY CONSISTS OF LICENSED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS, SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AND OTHER HEALTH AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK AS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM TO CREATE A HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED, COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE EDUCATIONAL AND CLINICAL NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT. THE SCHOOL IS LICENSED BY THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ACCREDITED BY THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SPECIALIZED EDUCATION FACILITIES AND THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES (CARF).
    Expenses $16,045,886
  • THE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES CONTEMPORARY, EVIDENCE-BASED, BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES TO ADDRESS THE CONTINUUM OF NEEDS EXHIBITED BY CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AGES 18 MONTHS TO 21 YEARS OLD WITH ASD AND RELATED DISORDERS. THE PROGRAM EMPLOYS LICENSED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS. DEPENDING UPON CLIENT NEEDS, INDIVIDUAL THERAPY IS PROVIDED IN THE HOME, COMMUNITY, AND/OR CLINIC. OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL SERVICES INCLUDE: JUMP START PARENT TRAINING FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED FAMILIES, EARLY INTENSIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION, INTENSIVE SCHOOL-BASED INTERVENTION, AND INTENSIVE HOME-BASED INTERVENTION. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND INTELLECTUAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED BY THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AND ACCREDITED BY CARF.
    Expenses $2,537,077
  • VIA'S ADULT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES ADULTS AGES 22 AND OLDER WITH ASD A VARIETY OF LIFE-LONG CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS. THE ACADEMY DAY PROGRAM OFFERS A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES SELF-CHOICE AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. ADULT CLIENTS CHOOSE FROM A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO HELP THEM DEVELOP INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, GAIN AND MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT, AND LIVE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. ADULT SERVICES ALSO PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL CONSULTATION FOR ADULTS WITH CONTINUING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED BY THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AND ACCREDITED BY CARF.
    Expenses $2,643,666
  • VIABLE VENTURES IS A SOCIAL IMPACT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CREATE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ASD BY ESTABLISHING SMALL BUSINESSES DESIGNED TO ENGAGE THE SKILLS, INTERESTS, AND ABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PERSONALIZED JOB TRAINING AND ONGOING OCCUPATIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ASD SO THAT THEY CAN EXPERIENCE THE DIGNITY OF EARNING A PAYCHECK. VIABLE VENTURES' FIRST ENTERPRISE IS A CANDLE-MAKING BUSINESS THAT CRAFTS AND MARKETS CANDLES FOR LOCAL RETAIL AND ONLINE SALES. HARRY'S HOUSE IS A CONTRACTED SERVICE WITH AN INDIVIDUAL FAMILY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THE HOME OF AN ADULT MALE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
    Expenses $650,457

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
54-1815297
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2001
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$34,669,546
Income (IRS master file)
$30,644,085

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$30,644,085$23,732,582$34,669,546XML
990June 2024$21,865,599$21,846,342$28,106,994IRS
990June 2023$17,342,144$16,297,900$28,039,165XML
990June 2022$13,016,982$11,319,245$14,871,417IRS
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 54-1815297).

Questions about VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INCORPORATED is 54-1815297.
Is VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INCORPORATED 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 VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INCORPORATED 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 VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INCORPORATED 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 VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR ETHAN LONG.
Who are the officers and directors of VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $209,497 (DR ETHAN LONG, PRESIDENT &).
How much revenue does VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $30,644,085, expenses of $23,732,582 and total assets of $34,669,546 at year end.

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