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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 130,675 | 191,424 | 270,786 | 830,110 | 1,071,585 | 2,494,580 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 130,675 | 191,424 | 270,786 | 830,110 | 1,071,585 | 2,494,580 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 2,494,580 | |||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 130,675 | 191,424 | 270,786 | 830,110 | 1,071,585 | 2,494,580 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 54 | 13 | 1,453 | 1,028 | 980 | 3,528 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 2,498,108 | |||||
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(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
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Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2019 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019: | ||||
| a From 2014....... | ||||
| b From 2015....... | ||||
| c From 2016....... | ||||
| d From 2017....... | ||||
| e From 2018....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2019..... | ||||
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | The completed audit and 990 will be presented by the auditor to the finance committee. The finance committee will then report to the board. Copies of the audit and 990 will be provided to the board. The board will be asked to approve the audit and the 990. Once approved by the members of the board, the 990 will be signed and submitted. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | Annually, members of the Board of Directors and those new to the board are expected to complete a conflict declaration form which is filed with the board meeting minutes. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | During the 2009/2010 fiscal year, the Board of Directors of Via Events, Inc. and Via Foundation, Inc. contracted with the Non-Profit Center at LaSalle University's School of Business. The Center assigned an interim Executive Director. The Board Search Committee and Interim Executive Director reviewed the compensation of key positions at Via based upon the "Non-Profit Wage and Benefit Survey", a project of the LaSalle Non-Profit Center at LaSalle University and supported by the Willian Penn Foundation. Wages remain based on this evaluation. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. |
| FORM 990 PART XII LINE 2C | The process has not changed from the prior year. |
| Primary Mission & Values | Via of the Lehigh Valley is a non-profit agency that provides services for children and adults with disabilities in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Pike, Berks and Bucks counties. Via's mission is to help the people we serve reach their full potential. Serving the community since 1952, Via's staff helps individuals and families from birth through retirement to gain life skills, obtain meaningful employment and develop social connections. Via of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. works in partnership with Via Events, Inc. and the Via Foundation, Inc. to accomplish these goals with community partners. In 1952, a group of determined Lehigh Valley parents of adult children with disabilities opened a daytime activity program. Parents and volunteers provided training and socialization opportunities for their sons and daughters and operated in the basement of a church. In 1954, the first executive director of the newly incorporated Lehigh County Association for Retarded Children (LARC) was hired. In 1967, LARC became the Lehigh Valley Association of Rehabilitation Facilities. In 1997, the Lehigh Valley Association of Rehabilitation Facilities merged with United Cerebral Palsy of the Lehigh Valley. The combined entity became known as Via of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. Today, Via is one of the largest providers of services to people with disabilities in the Lehigh Valley. Via provides children, adults and their families with quality services that facilitate developmental and educational opportunities, as well as personal choice of career, home, leisure and retirement. Via advocates for inclusion of all people with disabilities within schools, neighborhoods and communities, personal relationships and employment. Via builds communities that provide equal access to appropriate developmental services so people have: a rewarding career of their choice, rich and meaningful friendships, and an authentic connection to the resources of their community. |
| Program Vision | Via's implementation of its mission and vision is based on the following: -Every individual is valued and treated with dignity, respect, and courtesy. -Every individual is capable of growth and learning. -Every individual is able to communicate needs, desires, feelings and personal choices through the experience of person-centered planning and approaches. -Every individual has the right to be included as an active, valuable participant in the community. -Every individual has a right to physical and mental access to the community. -Every individual has a right to an advocate of their choice. Via's Values Via operates under the following guiding principles: -We Value Advocacy - Everyone is responsible for bringing about the change necessary to benefit those we serve. -We Value Community - Developing community supports & resources enhances our quality of life. -We Value Diversity - It is essential to cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect for each other's differences. -We Value Growth - Personal growth is promoted through attention to present strengths, not past weaknesses. -We Value People- People should be treated with dignity, respect, fairness & courtesy. -We Value Rehabilitation - Services must be available for as long as they are needed. -We Value Shared Ideas - Individuals should actively participate in their service planning. |
| Program Services | Via offers a full array of services designed to assist children and adults with disabilities so that they can have a fulfilling life within their community. Services are provided with a focus on who individuals are and what they, with family input, determine are their priorities. There is a strong emphasis on involving natural resources and support to help each person achieve their individual goals. These services may include, but are not limited to: Early Intervention, Supported Employment, Customized Employment (including small business development), Transitional Activities for teens and young adults, Community-Based Habilitation, Pre-Vocational Services and Adult Training Services. Significant Areas of Growth from July 2017 to June 2018 -Via of the Lehigh Valley serves approximately 800 participants per month and more than 1200 annually, up from 700 participants in 2016. Via has 210 full-time and part-time employees. -Early Intervention services grew by more than 40%, consistently serving more than 100 children at any time. -Via is approved by the Bureau of Autism Services to provide Systematic Skill Building, the newest service under the Adult Autism Waiver. This service is a research-based method for teaching skills using applied behavioral analysis. -Fifty-one individuals participate in Small Group Employment at Cigars International. Established in 2015, this employment site has grown by 155% in the last two years. -Via opens a Small Group Employment site at the Easton/Phillipsburg YMCA, providing janitorial services. Under the supervision of a job coach, the Via Clean Team works side by side with the Greater Valley YMCA's employees, becoming a vital part of their work place culture. -The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation renews their grant to continue funding the Student Work Experience, serving 200 students annually. -Via's Early Literacy program increases the number of children served to 58 and increased the number of bilingual reading coaches from two to three. -Lehigh Children's Academy is awarded a STAR 4 status, the highest level awarded by Keystone STARS quality rating system. Keystone STARS promotes quality improvement in early learning and development programs and school-age child care. A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life. EARLY INTERVENTION Enhancing each family's capacity to meet the developmental needs of their child, Via provides Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapies as well as Special Instruction for children from birth through the first three years. Via respects and builds on the family's strengths, values, diversity and competencies to address delays. To better serve families, we visit children in their homes, communities and childcare facilities. Via's Early Intervention services support more than 140 children and families in Lehigh and Northampton Counties. LEHIGH CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Lehigh Children's Academy focuses on creating learning opportunities through educational and recreational experiences that promote all areas of a child's growth and development. Our staff works collaboratively with families every step of the way, from first feedings to first day of school and beyond. In our inclusive setting, we provide a developmentally appropriate educational environment for every young child that accounts for each individual's unique abilities and potential in an accepting, respectful climate. The mission of Lehigh Children's Academy is: to provide quality care and education to children in a safe, caring, clean and developmentally appropriate environment; to provide a place for education, play and social engagement that is inclusive of children of all abilities; to recognize families as a child's first teachers and the ones who know their child best; and to function as a model for best practice in early care and education by meeting or exceeding licensing and quality standards. |
| Program Services (Continuted) | TEEN EXPERIENCE Critical social skills and peer networks are developed in adolescence. Teen Experience, held during winter and summer break, includes job shadowing, career counseling, volunteering and recreational and team-building activities. With the help of Via staff, teens develop life skills to plan their futures and gain independence upon graduation. Via partners with employers, local agencies and schools throughout the Lehigh Valley to provide opportunities for teens and young adults to participate in: -Job shadowing, career exploration, and interview and resume preparation. -Exploring continuing education and enrichment courses. -Life skills development for students transitioning from high school to adult life. -Recreational activities to build and develop socialization. -Excursions around the Lehigh Valley. COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT Via assists adults with disabilities to obtain work in integrated, competitive settings within their community. Working one-on-one with Via Community Employment staff helps adults tap into their natural network of resources like family, neighbors, friends, and co-workers to ensure job stability. Via helps people determine what types of jobs they would like to explore, and then partners with local employers to provide job assessments. This allows people to experience different types of work to better determine their likes, dislikes and skills. Referrals for Community Employment Services come from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Developmental Programs, Ticket to Work, Bureau of Autism Services, Office of Long Term Learning, individuals seeking employment, families and other sources. Admission for Via Community Employment Services is based on an adult's desire to work, not on perceived ability. STUDENT WORK EXPERIENCE By matching high school students to paid internships at local businesses, Via focuses on the student, tailoring the experience to their interests. Career Coaches teach skills centered on job seeking and retention, problem solving, and methods to help students adapt to the work place. Via collaborates with school districts, ensuring the Via Student Work Experience is integrated as part of the student's school day and curriculum. The Student Work Experience is a free service, funded by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and community funders. PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES Via works with students, in partnership with their school districts and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, to create a personalized employment plan and explore careers of interest, preparing them for the next step after high school - community, integrated employment. To be eligible for this service, students must be between 14 to 21 years old, and must be enrolled in high school in Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Carbon, Monroe or Pike county. AUTISM SERVICES Focusing on career exploration and life skills development, Via Autism Services provides resources to adults with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis so that they may participate in activities of their choice, planning their schedules and developing goals and objectives. Vocational, educational and recreational activities are provided. Job skills are honed through volunteer activities, and Via partners with local employers to provide: job shadowing and site visits, mock interviews, resume preparation, money management, and accessing transportation. Via of the Lehigh Valley is an Autism Waiver provider through the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs' Bureau of Autism Service. SMALL GROUP EMPLOYMENT Focusing on training and skill development, Via provides businesses with high-quality work at competitive wages through Small Group Employment. With new work skills in a community-based setting, individuals can move on to employment in the community. Via launched a Small Group Employment site at Cigars International in September 2015. Currently, 51 individuals served by Via are working at the Cigars International factory in Bethlehem. A new site was recently launched at the YMCA in Easton. Via helps employees and employers make effective job matches and provides onsite job training and support so individuals can learn and retain their jobs. Via partners with area high schools, Intermediate Units, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, and Lehigh and Northampton Counties. VIA BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (PRE-VOCATIONAL SERVICES) Since 1954, Via has specialized in contract packaging and assembly work, providing consistent high-quality work for businesses. Staff help provide a safe and productive environment for individuals to enhance skills and gain work experience. Via Business & Industrial Services provides hands-on vocational training, helping individuals gain skills and confidence through both facility and community-based activities. Via staff educate people on the variety of community and employment services available, explain and explore funding sources, and help people transition to more inclusive opportunities in the community when they are ready. BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS Behavior challenges can prevent people from participating fully in community activities. Through Behavioral Support Services, Via helps individuals who struggle with behavior challenges to learn alternative methods of expressing themselves. Masters-level Behavioral Specialists work with a person's natural support system and caregivers to develop a behavioral support plan, addressing: challenging behaviors, cognitive processing, communication skills, self-help activities, impulse control, adaptive skills, and environmental changes that support success. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS (COMMUNITY-BASED HABILITATION) It is essential for people with disabilities to be part of the communities in which they live. Via helps individuals gain access to different recreational, volunteer and educational opportunities -and helps them learn how to access them independently. Individuals explore interests and preferences while working on communication, socialization and vocational skills. Community Connections supports adults at all different stages of their lives, from recent high school graduates transitioning into adulthood, to people of retirement age who want to stay active and continue to access the network of friends they've built over the years. CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS AT THE JOHN E. WALSON CENTER AT VIA (ADULT TRAINING SERVICE) Supporting growth through artistic self-expression, individuals in Creative Expressions engage their local community through visits to artist studios, museums, galleries, schools and cultural events. This service is for adults, 18 years of age or older, with developmental needs who require assistance to meet personal needs and perform basic daily activities. Art projects, wellness, culinary skills, working to achieve independence and improve self-awareness are a part of the daily curriculum. Individuals divide their time between the local community and the John E. Walson Center at Via's facility in Bethlehem. Creative Expressions is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Public Welfare. Facilities maintain compliance with Title 55 PA Code, Chapter 2380 Regulations for Adult Training Services. EARLY LITERACY PROMISE PROJECT (READING TOGETHER AT HOME) Children who are exposed to books and reading at a young age are better prepared for school. Pre-reading and reading skills help a child's ability to read, write and learn. Via's Reading Specialists work with families in their homes weekly to teach early literacy skills in a fun, interactive way and provide a complimentary book at each session. To qualify, families: -Must live in city of Allentown. -Have a child age 5 or younger. -Must be available to participate in a one-hour session, once a week. This service is offered at no cost to the families who participate. |
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