EIN 94-1622372

Volunteers in Asia (VIA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
Year formed
1967
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
VIA provides experiential learning programs in Asia and the US, promoting cross-cultural understanding and transformative experiences for participants.
Total revenues
$590,397
2023
Total expenses
$1,087,209
2023
Total assets
$4,231,823
2023
Num. employees
6
2023

Program areas at VIA

The enlight social impact leadership accelerator program was offered during march 2023 till june 2023 with teams joining from myanmar. The accelerator is a 4-month team-based training and project development course for social impact leaders who are looking for tools, structure, and support to turn their big ideas into a sustainable project. Through interactive training sessions, independent team tasks, and individualized coaching, team members learn how to 1) collaborate effectively as a team, 2) identify their target community and project goals, 3) develop impact-driven programs with effective evaluation plans, and 4) communicate their value to community stakeholders and funders.
The exploring social innovation (esi) program was offered in person during feb. 8-18, 2023 with 15 participants joining from japan and myanmar. The esi program brings together a cohort of 12-20 students and young professionals from across Asia and the us in silicon valley for an intensive 10-day exploration of social challenges and innovative solutions.
The custom social innovator accelerator program was offered during september 2022 till january 2023 with teams joining from a company in japan. This accelerator is a 4-month team-based training course to nurture an innovator growth mindset and gain skills for innovation.
Other programs include online explorer programs for health care students, another focusing on disaster recovery, and another in collaboration with meridian, our global community fellowship with three fellows sent to japan and thailand, and our social impact leadership conference.

Who funds Volunteers in Asia (VIA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Enlight FoundationEducation$140,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$33,050
The Belle Jar FoundationTo Support the Asia Programs$10,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at VIA

NameTitleCompensation
Joanna KrautChief Financial Officer , Director of Finance and Administration$75,135
Kazutoh IshidaExecutive Director$133,037
Melissa GoldenDirector of Operations$104,920
Anna HardyDirector of Finance and Administration$45,833
William SuTreasurer$0
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for VIA

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$398,276
Program services$143,420
Investment income and dividends$122,355
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-80,077
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$6,423
Total revenues$590,397

Form 990s for VIA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-15990View PDF
2022-062022-11-11990View PDF
2021-062021-11-15990View PDF
2020-062021-04-02990View PDF
2019-062020-09-03990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Alben F and Clara G Bates Foundation
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $140,000 from Enlight Foundation
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
EducationForeign affairs
Characteristics
Endowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1314
Palo Alto, CA 94302
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
County
Santa Clara County, CA
Website URL
viaprograms.org/ 
Phone
(415) 904-8033
Facebook page
viaprograms 
Twitter profile
@indonesiatav 
IRS details
EIN
94-1622372
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1967
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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