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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
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 2,842,972 | 4,462,034 | 1,229,171 | 1,906,305 | 1,187,596 | 11,628,078 |
| 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 | 2,842,972 | 4,462,034 | 1,229,171 | 1,906,305 | 1,187,596 | 11,628,078 |
| 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. | 11,628,078 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 2,842,972 | 4,462,034 | 1,229,171 | 1,906,305 | 1,187,596 | 11,628,078 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 89,338 | 151,454 | 240,792 | |||
| 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.).. | 6,361 | 138,453 | 119,552 | 114,808 | 69,034 | 448,208 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 12,317,078 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (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) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (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 on 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 | ||||
| e |
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 0.015 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 0.035 | 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 | 1 | |
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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 | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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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 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, 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 2024. 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 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
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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 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, Bucks and Berks counties. Operating since 1952, Via serves 850 people with disabilities in a typical year. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Via helps adults find and sustain employment within multiple industries and service sectors. Early Intervention therapists offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy to children to advance competencies and reach developmental milestones. Programs for young adults focus on networking with peers and gaining vocational skills in preparation for life after graduation. Services for adults help them to prepare for, attain, and retain employment to promote independence. Our staff help individuals of all ages gain life skills, develop friendships, and learn how to take advantage of all the community has to offer. In addition to providing a variety of high-quality programs, Via also advocates for inclusion and equal access to community activities. MISSION: To help people reach their full potential through a rewarding career, meaningful relationships, and an enriching community life. Via creates pathways to success through vocation, inclusion, and advocacy. |
| Program Vision and Guiding Principles | VISION: Via envisions a time when all people have equal access to developmental and educational services, meaningful friendships, a rewarding career, and a satisfying retirement. GUIDING PRINCIPLES: We Value People - People should be treated with dignity, respect, fairness, and consideration in environments that are safe and comfortable, and support individual advancement. We Value Growth - Personal growth is encouraged by supporting each other's talents and potential. We Value Teamwork - Common goals are achieved when we work cooperatively by combining our individual strengths and skills. We Value Community - Developing inclusive community support and resources enhances the quality of life. We Value Diversity - An atmosphere of mutual respect for each other's differences adds quality to our services. We Value Shared Ideas - When we listen to each other and share ideas, we use our collective experience and backgrounds to problem-solve and innovate. We Value Advocacy - Everyone is responsible for bringing about the change necessary to benefit those we serve. |
| Program Services | Program Services Notable for Fiscal Year 2025. During FY 2025, Via leadership employed several initiatives to increase employee retention rates, including employee forums, bonuses and wage increases, employee raffles, special recognition such as Via Values and Employee Spotlights, and more. Using a rolling 12-month measurement, the turnover rate during FY2025 was 24%. This compares favorably to previous fiscal years: FY2020: 43%, FY2021: 66%, FY2022: 31%, FY2023: 24%, FY2024: 27%. Via was named a Morning Call Top Workplace in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Additionally, Via received a special award for Direction in 2024 as the agency going in the right direction, and a special award for Training in 2025. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: Children's Services Via believes that all children, teens, and young adults should be provided with the support and services they need to reach their full potential. Via provides specialized, focused services following industry best practices to ensure successful outcomes. Early Intervention Via provides essential treatment therapies such as speech, physical, occupational, and adaptive behavior therapy to children from birth to age three, addressing individual disabilities and delays, both in-home and in childcare settings. Lehigh Children's Academy Lehigh Children's Academy offers high quality, nurturing care, and education for young children of all abilities, as well as before- and after-school care. Lehigh Children's Academy focuses on lasting impressions for a lifetime of learning through educational experiences that promote children's emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development. Camp Via Teens and young adults want to be connected to friends, family, and their community, gain independence, and be respected for their choices. During the teen years, critical social skills and peer networks are developed, leading teens to success in young adulthood. Camp Via is for teens and young adults, ages 12 to 21. Via provides instruction on a variety of skills that help teens and young adults achieve their personal goals. Employment Services When it comes to employment, people with disabilities want the same things as everyone else - a job in their community that provides a competitive wage, satisfying work, and fulfilling friendships. Everyone should have the opportunity to be part of the workforce. Via focuses on a person's abilities and provides the support necessary for success. Via offers several types of employment services that meet different needs and expectations, and excels at creating innovative employment solutions for job seekers and matching those solutions with business needs. Community Employment Via assists adults with disabilities work in integrated, competitive employment settings within their community while providing ongoing support. Working one-on-one with Via Community Employment staff helps adults tap into their natural network of resources - family, neighbors, friends, and co-workers - to ensure job stability. School-to-Work 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. Students explore careers of interest with expert, one-on-one guidance from Via staff. Via's experienced team develops sites within local business, industry, and non-profit settings, offering students Paid Work Experiences or Job Shadowing. Students gain valuable work skills and develop insights about adulthood throughout this process. Via Vocational Services Via Vocational Services provide hands-on work training, helping individuals gain job skills and confidence. 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. ViaWorks Small Group Employment To meet today's ever-changing workforce needs, businesses throughout the Lehigh Valley are turning to adults with disabilities to strengthen their labor force. Small Group Employment is an employment service that subcontracts services for Lehigh Valley employers and provides workers to the employer's business site. This service focuses on training and skill development for people with disabilities so they may move on to competitive employment in the community. Community Connections Via's Community Connections facilitates relationships between individuals and the communities in which they live. Via connects people to their community through volunteer, recreational, social, and educational activities. Autism Services Via provides adults with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis (ASD) with resources to connect with each other and community resources to explore their talents and potential. Vocational, educational, and recreational activities are provided. Behavioral Support Services Behavior challenges can prevent people from participating fully in community activities. Through Behavioral Support Services, Via helps individuals who struggle with behavior challenges, teaching more appropriate alternatives. Behavioral Support 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 suggesting environmental changes that support success. Community Mentoring It is essential for people to be part of the communities in which they live. Via helps people gain access to different volunteer, educational, and recreation opportunities - and helps them learn how to access them independently. Individuals explore interests and learn preferences while working on vocational, socialization, and communication skills. Adult Training Services Adult Training Services are customized based on each person's interests and desires, goals for growth and independence, and level of personal care needs. Using a team approach to promote success, a plan is developed that outlines the goals and objectives for each person. Quality of life is enhanced through socialization with peers and staff, the opportunity to develop friendships and take part in recreational activities, learn new skills, and participate in a variety of community activities. Via operates Adult Training Services at two locations in Bethlehem and Allentown, PA. Via of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. also made a grant to Via Foundation, Inc. during fiscal year 2025 in the amount of $142,857. Via Foundation, Inc. is a related organization that supports the programs of Via of the Lehigh Valley Inc. |
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