Virginia Association of Independent Schools
To serve the independent schools of Virginia through its school evaluation and accreditation program; through the sponsorship of a broad program of professional development opportunities that improve the professional skills of teachers, and that focus on issues of leadership, governance, and school finance for key adminisrators and trustees; and through the safeguarding of the interests of member schools in matters of legislation and regulation.
Virginia Association of Independent Schools at a glance
In short: Virginia Association of Independent Schools gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,509
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,509
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,509
- Total assets
- $2,091,610
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Virginia Association of Independent Schools funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Morgans Message Inc ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $6K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgans Message Inc Gainseville, VA | General Mission Activities | $5,509 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,091,610 | $1,354,088 | $1,194,982 | $5,509 | 1 | $105,468 |
| 2024 | $2,083,007 | $1,288,807 | $1,139,180 | $5,122 | 1 | $50,142 |
| 2023 | $1,847,763 | $1,183,792 | $1,180,926 | — | — | $44,142 |
| 2022 | $1,521,580 | $1,019,624 | $982,350 | — | — | $67,919 |
| 2021 | $1,564,445 | $949,587 | $896,490 | — | — | $18,264 |
| 2020 | $1,400,028 | $1,088,217 | $1,006,617 | — | — | $91,426 |
About Virginia Association of Independent Schools
Based on IRS filings
Virginia Association of Independent Schools is a public charity focused on Education, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $105K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Virginia Association of Independent Schools is led by Betsy A. Johnson, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Betsy A. Johnson
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$189K (2022) → $241K (2025)
Robert E. Gregg III
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cyndy Weldon-Lassiter
Director
Director → President, 2021
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Grapes
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Baytosh
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mason Lecky
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Darrin III
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brig Gen David C. Wesley
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kowalik
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Chapman
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
KAREN MOSCHETTO
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valaida Wise
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Harper
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Barclay
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine S. McGehee
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Irvin
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather V. Moore
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Richard Jung (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Grainne Murray (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Treavor Lord (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Deborah Russell (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rachel Connell (2023) — Director
- Former: Christian J. Proctor (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Judy Jankowski (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Scott G. Kennedy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Betsy J. Hunroe (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Elinor Scully (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Peter Mertz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David S. Lourie (2020) — President
- Former: Janet F. Marsh (2020) — Director
- Former: Susan C. Scarborough (2020) — Director
- Former: Terrie Hale Scheckelhoff (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $241K, to Ms Betsy a Johnson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Association of Independent Schools
How much does Virginia Association of Independent Schools give each year?
Virginia Association of Independent Schools gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is Virginia Association of Independent Schools?
Virginia Association of Independent Schools reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Virginia Association of Independent Schools?
Virginia Association of Independent Schools is a public charity focused on Education, based in Richmond, VA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Virginia Association of Independent Schools operate?
Virginia Association of Independent Schools has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Virginia Association of Independent Schools's EIN?
Virginia Association of Independent Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1080608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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