North Dakota Autism Center Inc

Organization Overview

North Dakota Autism Center Inc is located in West Fargo, ND. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, North Dakota Autism Center Inc employed 218 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Dakota Autism Center 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, North Dakota Autism Center Inc generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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HELP FAMILIES AND CHILDREN AFFECTED BY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN CARE, THERAPY, INSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE BEHAVIOR SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) FOR CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER OR OTHER BEHAVIOR-RELATED DISABILITIES. IN ADDITION, THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOCUSED ON HELPING CHILDREN ACHIEVE SUCCESS ACROSS A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SETTINGS (I.E., HOME, SCHOOL, GROCERY STORE, CAR RIDES, BUS RIDES, DOCTOR'S OFFICE, DENTIST'S OFFICE, ETC.). ALL BEHAVIOR SERVICES PROGRAMS ARE SUPERVISED BY A LICENSED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (LABA). THE BEHAVIOR SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDED 31,478 HOURS OF SERVICE WHICH IS A 8% DECREASE COMPARED TO LAST YEAR. THE TEAM PROVIDED SERVICE TO 67 CLIENTS THROUGH EITHER INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT AT THE NDAC OR THROUGH CONTRACT SERVICES WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE AREA. THE DECREASE IN HOURS IS A RESULT OF LOSING 3 BCBAS IN 2022. WE COULDN'T TAKE ON AS MANY CLIENTS OR STAFF AS ETHICALLY THE BCBAS CAN ONLY SUPERVISE A CERTAIN NUMBER OF CLIENTS AND RBTS. THERE WAS A DECREASE IN TOTAL CLIENTS SERVED IN 2022. WITH THE TERMINATION OF 3 BCBAS WE WERE NOT ABLE TO SERVE AS MANY CLIENTS. THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS THE TEAM CAN SERVE IS DIRECTLY TIED TO THE NUMBER OF BCBA'S ON STAFF. THERE IS STILL A SHORTAGE OF LBAS IN ND. THE TEAM STARTED THE YEAR WITH SEVEN BCBA'S AND ENDED WITH FOUR. THE NDAC PROVIDES THE REQUIRED SUPERVISION TO EMPLOYEES SEEKING TO BECOME BCBAS TO GROW THE TEAM. 57% PERCENT OF THE HOURS OF SERVICE PROVIDED WERE COVERED BY PRIVATE INSURANCE; 14% WERE COVERED BY ND MEDICAID; 27% WERE COVERED BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THE OTHER 2% WERE COVERED BY THE AUTISM WAIVER, THE DD WAIVER, & PRIVATE PAY. PROVIDING SERVICES FOR CLIENTS COVERED BY ND MEDICAID IS A FINANCIAL CHALLENGE BECAUSE THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE IS ONLY 32% OF THE PRIVATE INSURANCE RATE. WE CONTINUE TO SEE A SHIFT OF PRIVATE INSURANCE COMPANIES ADDING ABA AS A COVERED BENEFIT. NDAC TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REGARDLESS OF THE FUNDING SOURCE.


THE IN-HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM (IHS) IS A SERVICE THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS ON THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WAIVER OF ND. THE IHS PROGRAM PROVIDES BENEFITS THE PRIMARY CAREGIVER BY ASSISTING THE INDIVIDUAL IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. IF NO OTHER NATURAL SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE, THE PROGRAM MAY ALSO INCLUDE ASSISTING THE INDIVIDUAL WITH MAINTAINING HEALTH AND PERSONAL SAFETY WHILE THE PRIMARY CAREGIVER IS HOME AND ATTENDING TO OTHER HOUSEHOLD TASKS OR CHILDREN. IHS CAN BE PROVIDED TO THE INDIVIDUAL WHILE THE PRIMARY CARETAKER IS HOME OR AWAY FROM HOME BUT IS UNAVAILABLE TO CARE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL. THIS PROGRAM IS ALSO REQUIRED TO RENEW ITS STATE LICENSURE EVERY YEAR IN AUGUST. IHS PROVIDED 20,193 HOURS OF SERVICE FOR 47 CONSUMERS IN 2022. THIS IS AN 14.2% DECREASE IN HOURS PROVIDED AND A 14.5% DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CONSUMERS SERVED COMPARED TO 2021.THE PERCENT DECREASE IN BOTH HOURS AND CONSUMERS SERVED ARE DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO STAFFING AND FAMILIES GOING SELF DIRECTED.THE PROGRAM SECURED 4 INTERNS WHO EACH COMPLETED A ONE SEMESTER INTERNSHIP. THE TEAM IMPLEMENTED A BASIC ASSURANCE PLAN REQUIRE BY THE COUNCIL ON QUALITY AND LEADERSHIP WHICH IS THE ACCREDITATION BODY IN NORTH DAKOTA THAT ENSURES PROVIDERS ARE PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY SERVICES. IHS COMPLETED THE FIRST PART OF THEIR CURRENT ACCREDITATION IN JULY 2022 AND FINISHED THE PROCESS IN AUGUST 2022. THE TEAM HELD QUARTERLY MEETINGS OF THE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT TEACH WHICH CONSISTS OF NDAC STAFF, A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSPS), A PARENT OF A CONSUMER AND A MEMBER OF THE NDAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS TEAM REVIEWS POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PERFORMS DESK AUDITS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE THE NDAC PROVIDES. DURING 2022, IHS COORDINATED WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE REC AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FOR CONSUMERS. THE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS SHIFTED FROM INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTS TO AN AGENCY-WIDE FOCUS.WE RECEIVED OUR CQL PERSON- CENTERED EXCELLENCE ACCREDITATION, WHICH IS THE SECOND HIGHEST LEVEL TO BE ACHIEVED, IN OCTOBER OF 2022. THIS ACCREDITATION IS VALID THROUGH 2026.


SAFETY JACKET - SAFETY JACKET PROGRAM IS A FARGO MOORHEAD WEST FARGO (FMWF) CHAMBER LEADERSHIP PROJECT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NORTH DAKOTA AUTISM CENTER, INC., CASS AND CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICES', FARGO, WEST FARGO, AND MOORHEAD POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY INFORMATION ABOUT INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM TO LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS. THIS IS A FREE VOLUNTARY PROGRAM FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR LOVED ONES IN CASE OF A POSSIBLE EMERGENCY. IT IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST THE FIRST RESPONDERS, SUCH AS POLICE OFFICERS, PARAMEDICS, FIRE DEPARTMENT, ETC. DURING ENCOUNTERS WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES COMMUNICATION AND GIVES FIRST RESPONDERS QUICK ACCESS TO CRITICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL AND THEIR NEEDS DURING AN EMERGENCY INVOLVING THE INDIVIDUAL. THIS PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE FIRST RESPONDERS WITH EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION, DETAILED PHYSICAL DESCRIPTIONS, KNOWN ROUTINES, COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES, FAVORITE ATTRACTIONS, OR OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE INDIVIDUAL. SAFETY JACKET HAS 22 APPLICANTS IN 2022.AUTISM FRIENDLY COMMUNITY PROJECT - NDAC IS WORKING WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES/ORGANIZATIONS TO BECOME MORE AUTISM FRIENDLY THROUGH AUTISM TRAINING. NDAC PROVIDES THE TRAINING THAT INCLUDES FACTS ABOUT AUTISM, SIGNS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF AUTISM AND TOOLS FOR THE COMPANY TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. AS A RESULT OF THIS EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, NDAC HELPS TO CREATE A MORE WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT AND SUPPORT THOSE WHO NEED IT WHEN OUT IN THE COMMUNITY. THE GOAL IS TO REDUCE THE ISOLATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE NDAC WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS. NDAC IS STRIVING TO CREATE A FUTURE WHERE PEOPLE AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM ARE EXPERIENCING A GREAT LIFE WITH THEIR FRIENDS, FAMILIES, NEIGHBORS, AND OTHERS WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY. THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 13 AFC PARTNERS IN 2022. WITH THESE PARTNERSHIPS, THERE HAS BEEN AN INCREASED NUMBER OF COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES OFFERING SENSORY FRIENDLY TIMES AND ACCOMMODATIONS.TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY, THE NORTH DAKOTA AUTISM CENTER, INC. (NDAC) HAS CREATED THE ENRICHMENT CENTER. THIS IS A PLACE WHERE FAMILIES WILL FEEL WELCOME, SAFE, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO BUILD THEIR CONNECTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE NDAC ENRICHMENT CENTER IS A FREE PROGRAM THAT WILL PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR CAREGIVER (I.E., PARENT, DSP, NANNY ETC.) TO PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS ARTS & CRAFTS, COOKING CLASS, DANCING, MUSIC, EXERCISE, GAMES, CELEBRATIONS, COMMUNITY OUTINGS AND MUCH MORE. IN ADDITION, IT WILL PROVIDE A PLACE FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES TO SOCIALIZE, MAKE FRIENDS AND MAKE CONNECTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE, SUPPORTIVE, FUN, ENGAGING, AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS BY PROVIDING A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES FOR SKILL BUILDING, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, AND LEISURE. THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 104 WITH 200 PARTICIPANTS ENRICHMENT CENTER ACTIVITIES IN 2022.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$228,001
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $11,391
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,794,227

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