Nonprofit · EIN 54-1815297
VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTESVLE, VA 22901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $30,644,085 | $23,732,582 | $6,911,503 | $34,669,546 | $8,025,848 | $26,643,698 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $21,865,599 | $21,846,342 | $19,257 | $28,106,994 | $8,374,799 | $19,732,195 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ETHAN LONG | PRESIDENT & Officer | 50 | $209,497 |
| DR JOHN WILL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KELLEY MACDOUGALL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN JOHNSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CARUSO BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN J BATTISTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JASON COCKERILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF COPPOLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| C MILTON DUNLAP III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS LITTLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEE MULLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUE MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALICE MILLIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR RICH STEVENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAYE FORSMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARC NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BERNARD C WEBB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ETHAN LONG | PRESIDENT & Officer | 50 | $208,588 |
| DR JOHN WILL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KELLEY MACDOUGALL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN JOHNSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CARUSO BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN J BATTISTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JASON COCKERILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF COPPOLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| C MILTON DUNLAP III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS LITTLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MOLLY MCSHANE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUE MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID RATHBURN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR RICH STEVENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BERNARD C WEBB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ETHAN LONG | PRESIDENT & Officer | 50 | $204,363 |
| DR JOHN WILL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KELLEY MACDOUGALL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN JOHNSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CARUSO BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN J BATTISTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JASON COCKERILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF COPPOLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| C MILTON DUNLAP III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS LITTLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MOLLY MCSHANE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUE MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID RATHBURN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR RICH STEVENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BERNARD C WEBB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEE MULLEN | BOARD 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
- Website
- WWW.VIACENTERS.ORG
- 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.
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 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
- 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
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $34,669,546
- Income (IRS master file)
- $30,644,085
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $30,644,085 | $23,732,582 | $34,669,546 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $21,865,599 | $21,846,342 | $28,106,994 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $17,342,144 | $16,297,900 | $28,039,165 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $13,016,982 | $11,319,245 | $14,871,417 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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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