Yampa Valley Autism Program
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
YVAP helps neurodivergent youth aged 3-21 by providing individual therapy, social skills integration, community partnerships, education support, workplace readiness, community education, and family resources.
- Income
- $922,896
- Spending
- $685,240
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 10.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 67%
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $88,460, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 100% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
- $287,385 spent. Therapy Programs: We use therapy to empower individuals by teaching essential skills like social interaction and executive functioning. Our therapy program, led by two Board Certified Behavior Analysts, focuses on positive reinforcement, kindness, and respect for differences, helping children and youth achieve their goals and live their best lives.
- $187,214 spent. Education Support: From the Community Cultivation program, offering Extended School Year services to prevent summer learning loss, to the Strides transition program teaching life skills in real-world environments, we provide crucial support for students aged 12-21. We also offer behavior consultation and educator training to enrich the educational experience for neurodivergent students in collaboration with local school districts.
- $54,770 spent. Work-Readiness: YVAP works with youth aged 15-21 to prepare for the workplace and explore job opportunities that fit their skills, abilities, and interests. Once they land a job, YVAP helps teach the skills needed to perform the tasks and works with employers to identify and implement accommodations when needed.
- $49,215 spent. Community Partnerships: The Community Partnerships program empowers neurodivergent children to participate fully in group activities by providing one-on-one support through trained paraprofessionals. By partnering with local activity providers, we create inclusive environments where all children can develop social skills, and peers learn about acceptance. This collaboration replaces the Special Activity Support program and offers training to help staff recognize and accommodate various developmental disabilities, fostering growth and understanding within the community.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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