Arizona Autism United Inc is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Arizona Autism United Inc employed 494 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arizona Autism United 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 12/2021, Arizona Autism United Inc generated $16.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.4% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO HELP AS MANY FAMILIES AS POSSIBLE WITH INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S VISION IS TO HELP FAMILIES STATEWIDE WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ALL AGES. IN CARRYING OUT ITS MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY ACTIVITIES ARE TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND RELATED PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING HABILITATION, SPEECH THERAPY, INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION, RESPITE CARE, PARENT TRAINING, SCHOOL SUPPORT, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES:HABILITATION THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY SETTING BY HABILITATION PROVIDERS THAT WORK ONE-TO-ONE WITH CHILDREN. HABILITATION SERVICES ARE AUTHORIZED BY THE ARIZONA DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DDD). TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING, FAMILIES MUST BE APPROVED THROUGH ARIZONA LONG TERM CARE SERVICES (ALTCS). THE ORGANIZATION IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST FAMILIES AT NO COST THROUGH THE PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR ALTCS ELIGIBILITY AND REQUESTING HABILITATION SERVICES THROUGH DDD. RESPITE THIS SERVICE PROVIDES SHORT-TERM CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR THE CHILD TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR THE PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS. IT MAY TAKE PLACE IN THE CHILDS HOME OR IN THE COMMUNITY. RESPITE SERVICES ARE AUTHORIZED BY THE ARIZONA DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DDD). THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL APPROVAL FOR RESPITE IS TYPICALLY 600 HOURS. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING, FAMILIES MUST BE APPROVED THROUGH ARIZONA LONG TERM CARE SERVICES (ALTCS). THE ORGANIZATION IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST FAMILIES AT NO COST THROUGH THE PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR ALTCS ELIGIBILITY AND REQUESTING HABILITATION SERVICES THROUGH DDD.APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS TREATMENT (ABA) ABA THERAPY IS ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND RESEARCH-SUPPORTED TREATMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. A TEAM OF HIGHLY TRAINED CLINICIANS PROVIDE A CUSTOM AND COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT PACKAGE. OVERSEEN BY LICENSED BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS (BCBAS) AND IMPLEMENTED BY BEHAVIOR TECHNICIANS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT AND EXPERTISE NEEDED TO HELP A CHILD LEARN COMPREHENSIVE LIFE SKILLS AND IMPROVE INTERFERING BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES TO MEET THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. THIS SERVICE TAKES PLACE IN THE HOME OR IN AN ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED CLINIC SETTING. TREATMENT IS TAILORED TO THE CHILDS STRENGTHS AND NEEDS; ADDRESSING COMMUNICATION, SOCIALIZATION, BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES, SELF-HELP SKILLS OR OTHER LIVING SKILLS THAT IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FAMILY AND CHILD. SPEECH THERAPY THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED BY A SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) OR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANTS (SLPA). IT INCLUDES EVALUATION AND TREATMENT. ASSESSMENTS ARE ADMINISTERED TO MEASURE THE CHILDS SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SKILLS. ASSESSMENTS MAY INCLUDE FORMAL STANDARDIZED TESTS OR AN INFORMAL ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS ALONG WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PARENT INTERVIEW AND DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY. OBSERVATION OF SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AND PLAY WILL ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO ESTABLISHING GOALS. BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENT, GOALS ARE SELECTED, AND IMPLEMENTED DURING INDIVIDUAL SPEECH THERAPY SESSIONS. SESSIONS ARE TYPICALLY SCHEDULED FOR ONE HOUR, ONE TIME PER WEEK. PARENT INVOLVEMENT IN EACH SESSION IS ENCOURAGED AS MUCH OF THE SESSION WILL INCLUDE DIALOGUE OF SPECIFIC THERAPY TECHNIQUES AND A SUGGESTED PLAN FOR AT-HOME PRACTICE. SESSIONS TAKE PLACE IN THE HOME OR AT THE ORGANIZATIONS CLINIC.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES:CLINICAL FAMILY COACHING (CFC) THIS UNIQUE TREATMENT MODEL CONSISTS OF INTENSIVE PARENT AND FAMILY TRAINING OVER A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 6 MONTHS. THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WORKING DIRECTLY WITH A CLINICAL TEAM FROM 2-5 DAYS PER WEEK, FOR 2-4 HOURS AT A TIME, IN THE FAMILY HOME OR IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE SESSIONS FOCUS ON HELPING PARENTS LEARN THE SKILLS TO PREVENT, MANAGE, AND REPLACE COMPLEX BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES AND OTHER BARRIERS TO COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS LEARN HOW MAKING CHANGES TO HOW THEY APPROACH DISCIPLINE, COMMUNICATION, REWARDS, AND ROUTINES CAN IMPACT BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES THEY ARE EXPERIENCING WITH THEIR CHILD(REN). PARENTS ARE ALSO TAUGHT STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS AS WELL AS THEIR OWN CHALLENGING EMOTIONS IF AND WHEN THEY ARE AN OBSTACLE TO BEHAVIOR CHANGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Aaron Blocher-Rubin CEO | Officer | 40 | $183,596 |
Jenifer Werntz Highly Compensated | 40 | $140,157 | |
Ehren Werntz Highly Compensated | 40 | $135,259 | |
Carey Beranek Highly Compensated | 40 | $130,260 | |
Shannon Scheidt Highly Compensated | 40 | $106,469 | |
Melissa Hulke Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $11,880 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,297,880 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $613,078 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,922,838 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $14,154,669 |
Investment income | $4,876 |
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 | $16,189,376 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $224,249 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,585 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,711,648 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $131,197 |
Other employee benefits | $462,181 |
Payroll taxes | $570,047 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,078 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,483 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,740,246 |
Advertising and promotion | $58,338 |
Office expenses | $243,031 |
Information technology | $184,550 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $276,114 |
Travel | $28,324 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,657 |
Interest | $34,265 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,650 |
Insurance | $95,703 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $13,865,726 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,509,498 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,440,169 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,170,479 |
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 | $6,337 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,758,211 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $212,100 |
Total assets | $8,096,794 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $932,595 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $40,892 |
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 | $2,144,365 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,117,852 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,737,349 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $241,593 |
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 | $8,096,794 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Arizona Autism United Inc has recieved totaling $421,114.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust 08-11-95 Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: EXPAND ACCESS TO DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES AND COORDINATED CARE FOR CHILDREN. | $140,000 |
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust 08-11-95 Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: SUPPORT NONPROFIT RECOVERY TO OFFSET COVID-19 CRISIS IMPACTS. | $100,000 |
Diane And Bruce Halle Foundation Scottsdale, AZ PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $100,000 |
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust 08-11-95 Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: SUPPORT NONPROFIT RECOVERY TO OFFSET COVID-19 CRISIS IMPACTS. | $50,000 |
Chc Creating Healthier Communities Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: RESEARCH/PUBLICEDUCATION | $11,445 |
Magellan Cares Foundation Inc Maryland Heights, MO PURPOSE: RESEARCH SUPPORT FOR AUTISMAFFECTED | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Angel View Inc Cathedral City, CA | $36,939,934 | $41,112,797 |
Developmental Disabilities Resource Center Lakewood, CO | $33,667,876 | $37,080,304 |
Marc Community Resources Inc Mesa, AZ | $35,242,671 | $36,227,990 |
The Arc Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $35,754,520 | $33,637,194 |
Developmental Disabilities Center Lafayette, CO | $29,260,076 | $34,596,273 |
Lifehouse Inc San Rafael, CA | $13,697,888 | $29,277,742 |
Exceptional Childrens Foundation A Corp Culver City, CA | $44,314,733 | $28,260,751 |
Adjoin San Diego, CA | $11,260,161 | $26,583,145 |
Beacon Group Inc Tucson, AZ | $22,203,870 | $24,274,015 |
Jay Nolan Community Services Inc Mission Hills, CA | $15,316,390 | $23,048,805 |
Contra Costa Arc Martinez, CA | $14,109,565 | $17,462,782 |
Continuum Of Colorado Inc Aurora, CO | $7,927,832 | $19,747,791 |