The Autism Community In Action
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Irvine, CA
- Founding
- 12/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-0048002
Organization Overview
The Autism Community In Action is located in Irvine, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (G84) the organization is classified as: Autism, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Autism Community In Action employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Autism Community In Action 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, Autism Community In Action generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.4% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDES EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND HOPE TO FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FAMILY EDUCATION - THE MISSION OF TACA IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND HOPE TO FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM. WE PROVIDE NO-COST AND LOW-COST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TICKETED PROGRAMS TO ENSURE EQUITY IN ACCESS. EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE FREE MONTHLY WEBINARS AND TOPICAL SEMINARS, A FREE AUTISM JOURNEY GUIDE, THE LARGEST NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AUTISM, AND A COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE WITH VIDEO LIBRARIES, RESEARCH-BASED ARTICLES, AND DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES. TACA ALSO DELIVERS A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WITH EDUCATION CONTENT TO MORE THAN 80,000 MEMBERS. IN 2021 EDUCATION PROGRAM ATTENDANCE WAS 12,235; A 15% INCREASE IN REACH FROM 2020. 95% OF MEMBERS CREDITED TACA EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVED OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. THIS YEAR TACA INVESTED IN A DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ALLOWS US TO EXTEND OUR REACH TO OUR ENTIRE NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP BASE.
FAMILY SUPPORT - IN 2021, 42,000 FAMILIES INTERACTED WITH TACA SUPPORT NETWORKS AND INITIATIVES. SUPPORT STRUCTURES INCLUDE A PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP WITH MORE THAN 14,800 MEMBERS, WHERE EXPERIENCED AUTISM PARENTS PROVIDE GUIDANCE, ANSWER QUESTIONS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO FAMILIES IN NEED. TACA'S CHAPTERS PROVIDE LOCAL SUPPORTS FOR FAMILIES TO NAVIGATE REGIONAL SYSTEMS AND SUPPORTS FOR AUTISM. EACH CHAPTER IS LED BY A VOLUNTEER CHAPTER COORDINATOR, WHO HAS EXPERTISE IN MENTORING AND SUPPORTING OTHER FAMILIES ON AN AUTISM JOURNEY. IN 2021, TACA MATCHED 545 NEW FAMILIES WITH EXPERIENCED AND TRAINED PARENT MENTORS TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORTS TO FAMILIES. SUPPORT ALSO INCLUDES FAMILY EVENTS AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING THAT IS INCLUSIVE AND SAFE. TACA PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO CALL OUR OFFICES, CONNECTING THEM WITH APPROPRIATE SUPPORT STRUCTURES TO MEET THEIR NEEDS. TACA'S NATIONAL TEAM OVERSEES THE TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CRITICAL VOLUNTEERS WHO DELIVER SUPPORT. 91% OF MEMBERS CREDITED TACA SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVED OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. IN 2021, TACA GRANTED THE NATIONAL AUTISM SOCIETY $20,000 FOR THEIR BIG RED SAFETY BOX PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM GIVES A TOOLKIT TO FAMILIES CARING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM, THAT MAY ASSIST THEM IN PREVENTING, AND RESPONDING TO, WANDERING-RELATED EMERGENCIES.
SCHOLARSHIPS - TACA AWARDED $264,209 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TREATMENT OR FOR PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THROUGH NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE THE NATIONAL TACA AUTISM CONFERENCE, AND FAMILY EVENTS INCLUDING SENSITIVE SANTA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Ackerman Secretary/executive Direct | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $77,000 |
Glen Ackerman President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dan Carney CFO | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Keith Banning Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Mccoy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robby Saggu Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,024,204 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $174,047 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,261,203 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $111,271 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,459,454 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $93,295 |
| Investment income | $1,804 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$283,764 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$4,859 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,268,080 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $264,209 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,360 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,673 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $743,257 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $66,554 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,589 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,650 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $35,021 |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,430 |
| Office expenses | $31,784 |
| Information technology | $5,306 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $102,760 |
| Travel | $511 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,594 |
| Interest | $233 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,065 |
| Insurance | $16,735 |
| All other expenses | $33,716 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,756,490 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $955,054 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $163,301 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $33,840 |
| 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 | $69,803 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,672 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $81,564 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $102,960 |
| Total assets | $1,429,194 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $77,543 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,900 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $83,443 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,154,921 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $190,830 |
| 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 | $1,429,194 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Autism Community In Action has awarded $12,095 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LOUDOUN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT PURPOSE: AUTISM PROGRAM FOR KIDS/TEENS | $6,899 |
TOGETHER AS ONE PURPOSE: AUTISM PROGRAM FOR KIDS/TEENS | $5,196 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that The Autism Community In Action has recieved totaling $268,371.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Warne Family Charitable Foundation Irvine, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL USE | $113,300 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $42,755 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,471 |
Devto Support Foundation Newport Beach, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES/MENTAL HEALTH | $25,000 |
O L Halsell Foundation Costa Mesa, CA PURPOSE: OPERATING FUNDS | $20,000 |
Glen And Dorothy Stillwell Charitable Trust Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: AUTISM EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $59,844 |
| Earnings | $10,565 |
| Admin Expense | $700 |
| Net Contributions | $25,000 |
| Ending Balance | $94,709 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
California Autism Foundation Richmond, CA | $10,593,522 | $6,327,005 |
Grant A Gift Autism Foundation Las Vegas, NV | $2,438,508 | $3,251,942 |
Autism Living Leisure & Education Nurturing Inc Santa Cruz, CA | $2,608,245 | $2,885,387 |
Foundation For Developmental Disabilities Inc San Diego, CA | $15,188,930 | $2,685,951 |
The Autism Community In Action Irvine, CA | $1,429,194 | $2,268,080 |
Kern County Autism Center Arvin, CA | $450,876 | $1,714,483 |
Aceing Autism Inc Los Angeles, CA | $2,451,939 | $1,367,187 |
Ed Asner Family Center Studio City, CA | $558,718 | $1,109,873 |
Crestmont Loft Bakersfield, CA | $356,319 | $1,166,695 |
California Programs For The Autistic Inc Santa Rosa, CA | $514,619 | $1,106,697 |
Autism Research Institute San Diego, CA | $4,820,529 | $1,537,877 |
Napa Valley Child Advocacy Network Incorporated Napa, CA | $903,818 | $1,012,116 |