National Foundation For Autism Research
- Assets
- $831.7k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 08/2004
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 20-0538863
Organization Overview
National Foundation For Autism Research, operating under the name Nfar, is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (G99) the organization is classified as: Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Nfar employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nfar 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, Nfar generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.9% 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.
Since 2015, Nfar has awarded 40 individual grants totaling $270,307. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NFAR IS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT, EXPANSION AND SUPPORT OF AUTISM PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AUTISTIC ADULTS HAVE BEEN LARGELY UNDER-REPRESENTED IN THE WORKFORCE, EVEN THOUGH MANY HAVE THE SKILLS EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR. AT NFAR, WE ARE WORKING TO CHANGE THIS WITH OUR VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT PREPARE PARTICIPANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN A VARIETY OF INDUSTRY SECTORS. NFAR TECH VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM: OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN 2015, NFAR TECH IS A COMPREHENSIVE 8-MONTH TRAINING PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PREPARE YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM FOR CAREERS IN THE HIGH-TECH INDUSTRY AS ENTRY LEVEL SOFTWARE TESTERS. NFAR TECH WAS RECENTLY ENHANCED TO INCLUDE AN INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMATION PROCESSES AND CODING, AND HELPS TO BUILD THE TYPES OF TECHNICAL AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS THAT EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR.
NFAR WORKS VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM: MODELED AFTER NFAR TECH, NFAR WORKS IS AN 11-MONTH COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE A BROADER RANGE OF INTERESTS AND ABILITIES. NFAR WORKS WAS LAUNCHED IN 2019, AND OFFERS PARTICIPANTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN EXPERIENCE ACROSS A VARIETY OF INDUSTRY SECTORS WHILE IDENTIFYING PERSONAL AREAS OF INTERESTS AND STRENGTHS.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:. NFAR IS WORKING TO BUILD A MORE INCLUSIVE SAN DIEGO BY INCREASING COMMUNITY AWARENESS, SUPPORTING AUTISM- AT-WORK INITIATIVES, AND CONNECTING FAMILIES TO RESOURCES, PARTICULARLY WITHIN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THEREBY IMPROVING THE LIFELONG HEALTH AND SOCIAL OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM. NFAR WORKS WITH LOCAL COMPANIES TO MAKE THE BUSINESS CASE FOR HIRING CANDIDATES WITH AUTISM, AND PROVIDES TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR COMPANIES WITH AUTISM NEW HIRES, HELPING TO IMPROVE THE LONG-TERM EMPLOYABILITY AND EARNING POTENTIAL. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: EACH YEAR, NFAR WORKS WITH EDUCATORS AT THE CLASSROOM, SCHOOL AND DISTRICT LEVELS (FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD TO TRANSITION AGE). THROUGH PROCEEDS OF THEIR ANNUAL RACE FOR AUTISM, NFAR FUNDS TECHNOLOGY AND ACADEMIC INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS KEY AREAS OF CONCERN FOR THEIR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM, SUCH AS SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING, DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL STUDENTS, AND SENSORY AND BEHAVIORAL ISSUES THAT CAN INTERFERE WITH LEARNING.
GRANTS PAID TO TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Juan Leon President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $124,177 |
Sharon Leon Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $103,128 |
Robert Gascho Board Secret | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Larose Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Greenfield Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Harris Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $176,786 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $372,512 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $564,298 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $521,714 |
| Investment income | $185 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$20,074 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,066,123 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $17,797 |
| 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. | $227,305 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,817 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $236,258 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $41,810 |
| Payroll taxes | $42,727 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,963 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,391 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $96,359 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,064 |
| Office expenses | $29,874 |
| Information technology | $9,237 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $208,141 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $5,508 |
| Insurance | $11,741 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,048,997 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $723,719 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $62,441 |
| 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 | $21,426 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,065 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $831,651 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,138 |
| Grants payable | $5,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $25,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $52,138 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $709,513 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $70,000 |
| 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 | $831,651 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Foundation For Autism Research has awarded $16,500 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: Camp Program Autism | $5,000 |
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: Research Program | $5,000 |
Encinitas, CA PURPOSE: Performing Arts Program | $4,000 |
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: Research Program | $2,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that National Foundation For Autism Research has recieved totaling $30,740.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foundation For Developmental Disabilities Inc San Diego, CA PURPOSE: Vocational Training | $15,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $11,281 |
David C Copley Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: BEARSUN'S WALK | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,688 |
Sempra Energy Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $271 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Tidepool Project Palo Alto, CA | $8,802,323 | $8,057,426 |
The Clearity Foundation San Diego, CA | $1,046,628 | $2,174,746 |
Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance Tucson, AZ | $977,925 | $2,055,222 |
Ignite Collective Inc Mammoth Lakes, CA | $797,462 | $1,150,173 |
National Foundation For Autism Research San Diego, CA | $831,651 | $1,066,123 |
Vinnova Portland, OR | $117,552 | $1,020,031 |
Sage Institute For Psychedelic Therapy Oakland, CA | $268,267 | $704,887 |
International Hyperbarics Association Inc Los Angeles, CA | $361,311 | $721,513 |
Autism Research Group Inc Woodland Hills, CA | $410,160 | $209 |
Baron Jay Foundation North Hollywood, CA | $93,707 | $523,939 |
Oligo Nation Sebastopol, CA | $1,684,218 | $672,520 |
Napa Medical Research Foundation Napa, CA | $643,570 | $680,537 |