Autism Speaks Inc
- Assets
- $48.2m
- Revenue
- $42.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 194
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/2011
- Data as of
- 03/2021
- EIN
- 20-2329938
Organization Overview
Autism Speaks Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (G12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Autism Speaks Inc employed 194 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Autism Speaks 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 03/2021, Autism Speaks Inc generated $42.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $41.2m during the year ending 03/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Autism Speaks Inc has awarded 411 individual grants totaling $47,658,374. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O.AUTISM SPEAKS IS DEDICATED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFESPAN. WE DO THIS THROUGH ADVOCACY, SERVICES, SUPPORTS, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, AND ADVANCES IN CARE FOR AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE INCREASE KNOWLEDGE THROUGH RESEARCH TO DEEPEN OUR UNDERSTANDING OF AUTISM AND LEAD TO ADVANCEMENTS IN AUTISM DIAGNOSIS, EARLY INTERVETNION, AND PERSONALIZED HEALTHCARE. CONNECTED FAMILIES IN 50 STATES AND 37 COUNTRIES WITH RESOURCES AND ACCESS TO AUTISM EXPERTS. LAUNCHED TWO RESEARCH STUDIES TO IMPROVE PRECISION AUTISM CARE AND EARLY IDENTIFICATION. HOSTED A THOUGHT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ON AUTISM AND AGING TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND POLICIES FOR BETTER SYSTEMS OF CARE FOR OLDER AUTISTIC PEOPLE AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. RELEASED THE VERY FIRST AUTISM BY THE NUMBERS REPORT TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DECISION-MAKING.
AIDED MORE THAN 1.6 MILLION PEOPLE. AUTISM RESPONSE TEAM PROVIDED INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO OVER 87,000 PEOPLE. PROVIDED 17 NEW TRANSLATED RESOURCES, DOWNLOADED 25,000 TIMES BY SPANISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITY. LED REGULATORY CHARGE FOR ACCESS TO ALL EVIDENCED BASED AUTISM THERAPIES FOR MEDICAID ENROLLED CHILDREN. OUR WORKPLACE INCLUSION NOW (WIN) INITIATIVE ENGAGED OVER 5000 AUTISTIC JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS AT EVENTS. OVER 6000 JOBSEEKERS ACCESSED THE NEW NAVIGATING DIFFERENCES IN THE WORKPLACE COURSE. FUNDED $1.6 MILLION IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT NEXT GEN AUTISM SCIENCE LEADERS WORKING TO DEVELOP MODELS OF CARE.
WE ARE STEADFAST IN OUR COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE LIFELONG OUTCOMES AND INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM. LAUNCHED E-CAREGIVERS SKILLS TRAINING ENABLING UNDERSERVED FAMILIES TO BUILD THEIR AUTISTIC CHILD'S COMMUNICATION AND BEHAVIOR SKILLS. SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR STATE LICENCING LAWS TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH AUTISM GREATER ACCESS TO MEDICALLY NECESSARY INTERVENTIONS. ENGAGED 2.8 MILLION PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS WHERE WE PROVIDED RESOURCES AND A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR AUTISTIC PEOPLE TO SHARE THEIR STORIES. EDUCATED OVER 2100 PEOPLE ON FEDERAL AND STATE POLICY CHANGES AND ACCESSING RESOURCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian L Harper Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adrian M Jones Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jamie T Richardson Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Curtis Arledge Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Bernard Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott R Carpenter Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Craft & Commerce Llp Creative/advertising | 3/30/23 | $3,383,799 |
Southwest Publishing & Mailing Corp Direct Mail Svcs | 3/30/23 | $2,459,174 |
The Advertising Council Inc Advertising | 3/30/23 | $580,615 |
Thompson Habib & Denison Inc Direct Mail Svcs | 3/30/23 | $551,706 |
Rbo Printlogistix Printing Services | 3/30/23 | $376,487 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $41,719,693 |
| Investment income | $22,121 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $63,845 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,860 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $42,083,296 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $736,586 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $418,131 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,389,163 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $14,602,654 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $494,815 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,881,611 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,156,063 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $275,925 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $156,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $627,778 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $349,797 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,717,496 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,172,877 |
| Office expenses | $2,092,825 |
| Information technology | $1,455,334 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,510,034 |
| Travel | $27,239 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $579,200 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $196,080 |
| Insurance | $188,209 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $41,166,504 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,973,522 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,116,091 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,698,518 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,974,074 |
| 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 | $556,433 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $21,950,201 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $217,652 |
| Total assets | $48,207,079 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,644,863 |
| Grants payable | $1,237,090 |
| Deferred revenue | $109,613 |
| 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 | $510,546 |
| Total liabilities | $6,502,112 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $41,704,967 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Autism Speaks Inc has awarded $4,725,104 in support to 36 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PURPOSE: SCIENCE GRANT | $116,770 |
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM PURPOSE: SCIENCE GRANT | $68,895 |
CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC PURPOSE: SCIENCE GRANT | $114,610 |
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CORPORATION PURPOSE: SCIENCE GRANT | $131,733 |
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES PURPOSE: SCIENCE GRANT | $97,755 |
CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER PURPOSE: SCIENCE GRANT | $265,697 |