2025-05-15T15:00:11-05:00 2024-06-30 231386942 CAMPBELL RAPPOLD & YURASITS 1033 SOUTH CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD ALLENTOWN PA 18103 990 2023-07-01 231457999 Via of the Lehigh Valley Inc VIAO 6103178000 336 West Spruce Street Bethlehem PA 18018 Lisa Walkiewicz President and CEO 6103178000 2025-05-02 1 0 Tara L Bender CPA P00299403 6104357489 2025-05-02 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lisa Walkiewicz 336 West Spruce Street Bethlehem PA 18018 10828676 0 X www.vianet.org X 1954 PA 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. 11 11 354 11 0 0 1229171 1906305 8247512 8774675 0 89338 119552 58358 9596235 10828676 0 350000 0 0 7364986 7827519 0 0 117212 2467756 2628031 9832742 10805550 -236507 23126 6955371 6772595 1386293 1123801 5569078 5648794 X See Schedule O 0 0 4152272 4056639 Employment Services: See Schedule O for program description 2143394 2274530 Community Based Habilitation (Community Connections), including Community Mentoring, Behavioral Support Services, Adult Training Services, and Autism Services. See Schedule O for program description. 2379141 2125878 Children's Services, including Early Intervention, Camp Via, and Lehigh Children's Academy. See Schedule O for program description. 713187 350000 345496 Via's Behavioral Supports: See schedule O for program description 713187 350000 345496 9387994 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 19 0 1 354 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 PA X Luke Schaeffer CFO 6103178000 336 W Spruce St Bethlehem PA 18018 Jeremy Sestito Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Sharon Geroulo Vice Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Vicki Doule Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nakia Flowers Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Graig Schultz Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Jerry Somers Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Brian Fry Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Katie Jeanes Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Keller Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Andrew Krohn Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Matthew McClinnis Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Walkiewicz President and CEO 40.00 X 142097 0 90 Luke Schaeffer CFO 34.00 6.00 X 105865 0 858 247962 0 948 2 0 0 0 0 1906305 1906305 Employment Services 624100 4056639 4056639 Community Based Habilitation 624100 2274530 2274530 Lehigh Childrens Academy 624100 1892148 1892148 Behavioral Supports 624100 287138 287138 Early Intervention 624100 233730 233730 30490 30490 8774675 89338 89338 Miscellaneous 900099 58358 58358 58358 10828676 8802543 0 119828 350000 350000 274176 274176 6127561 5924443 116696 86422 948798 838783 101937 8078 476984 442374 27764 6846 9307 9307 36800 36800 1976 1976 446432 265473 180959 19802 8130 11672 412833 296171 114449 2213 206804 14061 192743 380843 306440 74403 415088 408821 6028 239 2034 1101 933 276221 215026 61195 96415 52330 43008 1077 Staff Development 128452 72304 56148 Repairs and Maintenance 98892 46664 52228 Miscellaneous 70470 31513 38292 665 Dues & Subscriptions 25011 5240 19771 651 109120 -108469 10805550 9387994 1300344 117212 1295 1598 3668155 679322 857002 983178 151673 165281 5404800 3695644 1426284 1709156 2614325 850962 619735 6955371 6772595 249271 228154 51840 45402 1000 1000 1084182 849245 1386293 1123801 X 5411927 5512175 157151 136619 5569078 5648794 6955371 6772595 23126 56590 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 852936 2842972 4462034 1229171 1906305 11293418 852936 2842972 4462034 1229171 1906305 11293418 11293418 89338 89338 4017 6361 138453 119552 114808 383191 11765947 35824811 0.95980 0.97460 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3030 3030 1892942 1399002 493940 792898 312508 480390 2715930 1984134 731796 1709156 Investments - U.S. Treasuries and Money market 2614325 F 2614325 Security Deposit 3829 Right-of-Use Assets 615906 619735 Accrued Compensated Absences 217614 Operating Lease Liability 631631 849245 X 10883290 56590 56590 10826700 1976 1976 10828676 10803574 0 10803574 1976 1976 10805550 Part X, Line 2: Via of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The accounting standard for uncertainty in income taxes addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under that guidance, the Organization may recognize the tax benefits from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of the Organization and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income (UBIT). The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. There were no unrecognized tax benefits identified or liabilities recorded for fiscal year 2024 and 2023. The Organization files Federal Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Tax, with the United States Internal Revenue Service. 1 Via Foundation Inc 336 West Spruce Street Bethlehem PA 18018 232608517 501(c)(3) 350000 0 operational support 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 2024. During FY 2024, Via leadership and staff continued efforts to get the agency back to pre-COVID service delivery numbers. In addition, Via employed several initiatives to increase employee retention rates, including employee forums, bonuses and wage increases, employee raffles and more. Using a rolling 12-month measurement, the turnover rate during FY2024 was 24%. This compares favorably to previous fiscal years: FY2018: 57%, FY2019: 52%, FY2020: 50%, FY2021: 41%, FY2022: 31%, FY2023: 24%. Via was named a Morning Call Top Workplace in 2023 and 2024, receiving a special award for Direction in 2024 as the agency going in the right direction. 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 2024 in the amount of $350,000. Via Foundation, Inc. is a related organization that supports the programs of Via of the Lehigh Valley Inc. Via Foundation Inc 336 West Spruce Street Bethlehem PA 18018 232608517 To provide resources to grow and sustain services for Via of Lehigh Valley PA 501(c)(3) 170(B)(1)(A) (VI) N/A 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 Via Foundation Inc B 350000