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Autism Program of Virginia Inc Tap-Va Inc

EIN 54-1927904 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF AUTISM SUPPORT SERVICES

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$4.9 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%
Employees
31
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$148,847, 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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 (5)
  1. $2.4 million spent. Good Foods Grocery, LLC, is recognized as a Single Owner Limited Liability Company (disregarded entity for tax purposes) owned by The Autism Program of Virginia (TAP-VA Inc.). Good Foods Grocery operates as an integral part of the Corporations mission to provide career readiness and employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals supporting its educational and community-building goals. The LLC furthers the Corporations charitable purposes by: Dilivering inclusive workforce development training through the Career Readiness and Employment Program. Creating opportunities for employment and foster a sense of community See Part III, Ln 4c statement
  2. $512,979 spent. CA Adult Programs provides direct intervention services to adults with disabilities. This includes special education services, behavioral health services, community support services and clinic team training for service providers.
  3. $314,492 spent. Richmond Area Shared Service Alliance allow organizations to share backoffice services such as accounting, payroll, and human resources. The goal of Shared Service is to allow organizations to focus more on their mission or business and focus less on business functions. Doing so helps them save time, effort and money that they can redirect to employee salaries and benefits, professional training, etc.
  4. $499,816 spent. Commonwealth Autism information and resource services has established a statewide collaboration group with autism and disability-focused organizations to streamline resource sharing and improve access to services across Virginia. Through this collaborative network, Commonwealth Autism leads the group to develop and disseminate accessible, research-supported information and resources for individuals with autism, their families, and the broader community. It is our goal to be a capacity building resource for the Collaboration, train the trainer, onboard new organization, and provide financial support. Resources include guides, toolkits, educational videos, a digital resource database, and referrals to service providers, all designed to increase awareness, reduce barriers, and connect individuals and families to relevant services and opportunities. This program serves as a centralized hub for reliable, user-friendly information, helping individuals and families.
  5. $245,969 spent. Commonwealth Autism provides education and training services designed to increase understanding, accessibility, and inclusion for individuals with autism and other neurodiverse abilities. Through workshops (both in person and online), professional development, and customized trainings, the organization equips educators, employers, healthcare providers, individuals with autism, and community members with practical tools and evidence-informed strategies to support neurodiverse individuals through universal design practices, across all settings.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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