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The Faison Center Inc

EIN 03-0387451 · Richmond, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT THE FAISON CENTER, OUR MISSION IS TO GIVE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED CHALLENGES THE BEST OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THEIR LIFE'S JOURNEY THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE.

Income
$25.1 million
Spending
$23.6 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
452
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$320,017, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $14.2 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY ACCOMPLISHMENT IS THE OPERATION OF TWO SCHOOLS. THE SCHOOL SERVES STUDENTS AGED 5 TO 22. STUDENTS ARE ON-SITE 6 HOURS A DAY, 5 DAYS A WEEK.
  2. $3.0 million spent. THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION, CLINICAL AND CONSULTATIVE SERVICES AND TREATMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES.OUTPATIENT CLINICAL SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED. INDIVIDUALS NEED NOT BE ENROLLED AT THE FAISON SCHOOL TO BE PROVIDED SERVICES.THE CLINIC'S EARLY EDUCATION CENTER OFFERS AN EARLY INTERVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM TO HELP CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 16 MONTHS OLD DEVELOP COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS AND PROVIDES THE FAMILY WITH SUPPORT AND TRAINING.
  3. $3.9 million spent. ADULT SERVICES ENCOMPASSES THE FAISON RESIDENCE; ADULT DAY SERVICES; AND THE FAMILY PARTNER PROGRAM. THE FAISON RESIDENCE IS A COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO TRANSITION FROM A TYPICAL DAY SCHOOL TO A MORE INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE IN ADULTHOOD. THE FAISON RESIDENCE PROVIDES A SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITY CONSISTING OF APARTMENTS AS WELL AS A COMMUNITY ROOM AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. THE RESIDENCE ALLOWS FOR ON DEMAND 24/7 CARE, WHICH IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF CARE WHILE REDUCING COSTS.ADULT DAY SERVICES PROGRAM IS A STRATEGIC COMMUNITY FOCUSED PROGRAM WHICH DEVELOPS, ARRANGES AND COORDINATES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS DAILY LIVING SKILLS, HEALTH AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND VOLUNTEERING.THE FAMILY PARTNER PROGRAM IS A UNIQUE COMMUNITY LIVING APPROACH WHERE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITIES IS MATCHED WITH A PROFESSIONAL FAMILY PARTNER IN A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME. REGULAR IN-HOME COACHING AND OVERSIGHT IS PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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