GVA is founded as a 508c1a faith-based member organization that establishes its own operating guidelines with the purpose of Christian discipleship and education for it's members.  508c1a’s are not under the jurisdiction of state, local, or federal government’s laws, regulations, or requirements, which sometimes do not have the best interest of the child in mind when it comes to policy-setting. Membership in GVA is voluntary and educational services are only open to members who agree with the faith-based principles of GVA. There is no cost to becoming a member but a membership application must be submitted when registering a child for the upcoming year.