Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy
- Assets
- $686.8k
- Revenue
- $577.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Kirkland, WA
- Founding
- 02/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 35-2440624
Organization Overview
Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy, operating under the name Washington Autism Alliance, is located in Kirkland, WA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (E60) the organization is classified as: Health Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Washington Autism Alliance employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Autism Alliance 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 12/2023, Washington Autism Alliance generated $577.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $584.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WAA EXPANDS ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM AND OTHER OTHER INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN WASHINGTON STATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HEALTH LAW LEGAL ADVOCACY - WAA'S HEALTH LAW PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMIC REFORM LEGAL ADVOCACY TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES GAIN ACCESS TO MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE, TREATMENT AND SERVICES. THESE LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDE REPRESENTATION IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSURANCE ADMINISTRATIVE AND COURT APPEALS OF DENIALS, TERMINATIONS OR REDUCTIONS OF MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES AND TREATMENT, AND OTHER ACCESS.
EDUCATION LEGAL ADVOCACY - ALONG WITH OUR FREE LEGAL CLINIC, 1:1 COACHING BY AN ATTORNEY OR SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN EDUCATION DISPUTES, BLUEPRINTS TO SPECIAL EDUCATION TRAINING WORKSHOPS TO HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE IEP SYSTEM, WAA'S SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW LIBRARY OFFERS TOOLS TO HELP FAMILIES ADVOCATE FOR THE SPECIAL EDUCATION ACCOMMODATIONS THEIR CHILD NEEDS. IN ADDITION, WE HELP IDENTIFY SERVICES AND SUPPORT, WORKING WITH CARE PROVIDERS AND OTHER AGENCIES TO ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO THE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT THEY NEED, REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC, LANGUAGE OR CULTURAL BARRIERS. OUR PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS WORK TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) AND RELATED INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) HAVE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE AND BE PRODUCTIVE THROUGH WORKSHOPS, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. WAA OFFERS BLUEPRINTS TO SPECIAL EDUCATION TRAINING WORKSHOPS THAT PROVIDE PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT EVERYTHING FROM REGULATIONS GOVERNING INSURANCE AND EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS, TO HOW TO ENHANCE PARENTAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILD. THIS WORKSHOP IS PRESENTED BY SPECIAL EDUCATION ATTORNEYS WHO EXPLAIN HOW TO USE THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE SERVICES FOR YOUR LEARNER. ALSO PARENTS, TEACHERS AND OTHER CAREGIVERS CAN LEARN TO HELP THOSE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THE SUPPORTING PARENTS OF AUTISM (SPA) ONLINE SUPPORT NETWORK ALLOWS PARENTS TO SHARE STRUGGLES, CHALLENGES AND JOYS.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - WAA'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM PLANS, DIRECTS OR COORDINATES OUTREACH, TRAINING, ENRICHMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLIENTS THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON STATE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Arzu Forough President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $113,630 |
Larry Blasko Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Keith Foe Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Anna Kakos Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Hopkins Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kim Kressin Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $133,650 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $196,931 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $128,511 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $459,092 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,190 |
| Investment income | $2,065 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $112,428 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $577,775 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $115,903 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,385 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $298,612 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,837 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,518 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,080 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,482 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $69,733 |
| Advertising and promotion | $217 |
| Office expenses | $29,585 |
| Information technology | $10,294 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,825 |
| Travel | $3,779 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $200 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $517 |
| Insurance | $4,034 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $584,790 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $177,725 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $415,757 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $93,294 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $686,776 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,218 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $41,218 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $295,775 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $349,783 |
| 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 | $686,776 |