VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INC

EIN: 541815297 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Total Revenue
$30,644,085
Total Expenses
$23,732,582
Total Assets
$34,669,546
Net Assets
$26,643,698
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
DR ETHAN LONG
Phone
4349238252
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF AUTISM INC, founded in 1996, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $30.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 40% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $6.9M, a strong 23% operating margin.

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 Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $16,045,886

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...

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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).

Program 2
Expenses: $2,537,077

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,643,666

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...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,114,383
Program Service Revenue $24,133,451
Investment Income $197,100
Other Revenue $199,151
TOTAL REVENUE $30,644,085

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $19,855,637
Fundraising Expenses $695,721
Program Expenses $21,877,086
Other Expenses $3,876,945
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,732,582

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $30,644,085 $21,865,599 +0.4%
Expenses $23,732,582 $21,846,342 +0.1%
Net Income $6,911,503 $19,257 +357.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
443
Volunteers
200

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$209,497
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR JOHN WILL BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLEY MACDOUGALL VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN JOHNSON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARUSO BROWN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN J BATTISTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON COCKERILL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF COPPOLA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
C MILTON DUNLAP III BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID GORDON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS LITTLE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE MULLEN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE MILLER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICE MILLIGAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RICH STEVENSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAYE FORSMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC NELSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNARD C WEBB BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ETHAN LONG PRESIDENT & 50.00
Officer
$209,497 $0 $209,497
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $30,644,085 $23,732,582 $34,669,546 $6,911,503
2024 $21,865,599 $21,846,342 $28,106,994 $19,257
2023 $17,342,144 $16,297,900 $28,039,165 $1,044,244
2022 $13,016,982 $11,319,245 $14,871,417 $1,697,737
2021 $11,731,710 $9,720,524 $13,400,970 $2,011,186
2020 $10,614,660 $9,383,906 $9,875,185 $1,230,754
2019 $10,974,544 $9,086,218 $7,237,801 $1,888,326
2018 $8,079,020 $8,614,681 $5,397,555 $-535,661
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