Association For Autism And Diversity Inc is located in Watertown, MA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (G84) the organization is classified as: Autism, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Association For Autism And Diversity Inc employed 138 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Association For Autism And Diversity Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Association For Autism And Diversity Inc generated $5.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ASPERGER/AUTISM NETWORK (AANE) WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND PROFESSIONALS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH ASPERGER PROFILES OR SIMILAR AUTISM SPECTRUM PROFILES BUILD MEANINGFUL, CONNECTED LIVES. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY - ALL IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF VALIDATION AND RESPECT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAANE HOSTS TWO ANNUAL CONFERENCES FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS, FAMILY MEMBERS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND PROFESSIONALS. AANE'S ANNUAL CONFERENCES SHOWCASE THE VOICES, STORIES AND PERSPECTIVES OF AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS, AND HIGHLIGHT CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH AND TREATMENT INNOVATIONS.AANE'S TRAINING AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FACILITATES IN-PERSON AND ONLINE TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE GLOBE SUCH AS EDUCATORS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND EMPLOYERS. AANE CUSTOMIZES EACH TRAINING TO MEET THE GOALS OF THE PARTNER ORGANIZATION AND TRAINS ON TOPICS SUCH AS NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING CARE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE PRACTICES. AANE HOSTS FREE MONTHLY WORKSHOPS INCLUDING AUTISM 101, WHICH HELPS FAMILIES OF NEWLY DIAGNOSED CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS UNDERSTAND AUTISM, AND AUTISM 102, WHICH HELPS FAMILIES BUILD UPON THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF AUTISM TO UNDERSTAND ASSESSMENT RESULTS AND NAVIGATE THE IEP PROCESS.
INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICESAANE OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AUTISTIC TEENS AND ADULTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH THEM THROUGH EDUCATION, INFORMATION, AND CONNECTION. THROUGH OUR INFORMATION & RESOURCE (I&R) SERVICES, AANE CONNECTS AUTISTIC ADULTS, FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS WITH NEEDED INFORMATION AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES. AANE OFFERS INDIVIDUAL COACHING FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO HELP THEM NAVIGATE THEIR PARENTING JOURNEY, AND FOR AUTISTIC TEENS AND ADULTS TO ACCESS SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, ACQUIRE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT, PLAN FOR THE FUTURE, AND MORE. AANE ALSO HAS A CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS PROVIDING CARING SUPPORT ACROSS A FULL RANGE OF NEEDS. THE DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE AND THE QUALITY OF SUPPORT BENEFITS INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN.
GROUP SERVICESAANE'S SUPPORT, SOCIAL, AND INTEREST GROUPS ALONG WITH DISCUSSION FORUMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT, SHARE COMMON EXPERIENCES AND INTERESTS, AND LEARN ABOUT VALUABLE RESOURCES. DISCUSSION FORUMS ARE FREE, AS ARE MANY SUPPORT GROUPS. FINANCIAL AID IS EASILY AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION FOR ANY GROUP WITH A FEE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joseph O'brien Lifenet Program Director | 40 | $106,614 | |
Brenda Dater Executive Director (as Of 10/21) | Officer | 40 | $106,938 |
Dania Jekel Executive Director (until 10/21) | Officer | 40 | $96,167 |
Sangeeta Verma Director | Trustee | 2 | $2,006 |
Dian Bohannon Chair Person | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Adam Markell Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $124,226 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,275,312 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,816,041 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $129,109 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,215,579 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,570,996 |
Investment income | $1,609 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,003,864 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,933 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $176,059 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,784 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $22,888 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,320,689 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $42,949 |
Other employee benefits | $255,781 |
Payroll taxes | $298,918 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $21,085 |
Advertising and promotion | $879 |
Office expenses | $81,058 |
Information technology | $98,188 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $171,741 |
Travel | $39,620 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,077 |
Insurance | $9,522 |
All other expenses | $38,406 |
Total functional expenses | $4,816,013 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,042,976 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,018 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $364,536 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $80,454 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,582 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $132,627 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $18,450 |
Total assets | $1,643,643 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $245,306 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $124,013 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $369,319 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $668,325 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $605,999 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,643,643 |