National Foundation For Autism Research
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 08/2004
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- 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 06/2023, Nfar employed 13 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 06/2023, Nfar generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.7% per year over the past 8 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 43 individual grants totaling $298,807. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM RESEARCH (NFAR) IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH AUTISM THROUGH EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ACCORDING TO THE CDC, AUTISM AFFECTS 1 IN 36 PERSONS IN THE U.S. TODAY, EQUATING TO MORE THAN 30,000 INDIVIDUALS IN SAN DIEGO. AND YET, ONLY 15% OF THIS POPULATION CAN FIND AND SECURE EMPLOYMENT. SINCE 2015, NFAR HAS BEEN OPENING DOORS TO COMPETITIVE, INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT FOR THOSE WITH AUTISM AND HELPING THOSE WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT GAIN ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND STABILITY. WE DO THIS THROUGH OUR COMPREHENSIVE, AUTISM-SPECIFIC, VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, NFAR WORKS, NFAR TECH, AND NFAR CYBER, WITH CERTIFICATIONS AND WORKS EXPERIENCES THAT HELP PREPARE INDIVIDUALS FOR ENTRY-LEVEL JOBS IN THE FIELDS OF OFFICE AND MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS, SOFTWARE TESTING, AND CYBERSECURITY INDUSTRIES THAT OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND ADVANCEMENT, BENEFITS AND MORE. EMPLOYMENT IS SO MUCH MORE THAN A PAYCHECK. EMPLOYMENT PROVIDES A WAY TO BECOME MORE SELF-RELIANT AND START REALIZING THEIR DREAMS, AND OPENS UP OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPING A SOCIAL NETWORK OF COWORKERS.
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Juan F Leon Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $145,816 |
Sharon Leon Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $133,283 |
Brian Larose Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Gascho Secretary | 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 | $179,558 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $50,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $667,496 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,608 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $897,054 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $707,844 |
| Investment income | $3,013 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$13,456 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,594,455 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $52,535 |
| 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. | $301,945 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,914 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $431,115 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,009 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,306 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,406 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $122,552 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,898 |
| Office expenses | $37,468 |
| Information technology | $26,280 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $240,938 |
| Travel | $3,111 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $821 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,055 |
| Insurance | $8,892 |
| All other expenses | $15,320 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,447,611 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $546,136 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $398,765 |
| 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 | $21,744 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $41,737 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $769,436 |
| Total assets | $1,777,818 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $102,677 |
| Grants payable | $6,875 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $741,909 |
| Total liabilities | $851,461 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $926,357 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,777,818 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Foundation For Autism Research has awarded $28,500 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AUTISM SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO PURPOSE: Program Grants | $10,000 |
AMANDAS ADAPITVE MARTIAL ART PURPOSE: Program Grants | $10,000 |
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST PURPOSE: Program Grants | $8,500 |