Autism Empowerment is located in Vancouver, WA. The organization was established in 2011. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Autism Empowerment 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 12/2022, Autism Empowerment generated $205.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $209.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.9% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AUTISM EMPOWERMENT IS DEVOTED TO ENRICHING AND EMPOWERING THE LIVES OF YOUTH ADULTS AND FAMILIES WITHIN AUTISTIC AND NEURODIVERGENT COMMUNITIES. WE PROMOTE A CULTURE OF AUTISM ACCEPTANCE AND BELIEVE THAT EACH ONE OF US HAS GIFTS STRENGTHS AND TALENTS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. WHEREVER A PERSON IDENTIFIES IN THEIR LIFE JOURNEY AUTISM EMPOWERMENT IS HERE TO MEET THEM ALONG THE WAY WITH ACCEPTANCE ENRICHMENT INSPIRATION AND EMPOWERMENT FOR THE ROAD AHEAD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SPECTRUM LIFE MAGAZINE: SPECTRUM LIFE MAGAZINE IS A PRINT AND DIGITAL MAGAZINE WRITTEN BY AND FOR AUTISTIC AUTISM AND NEURODIVERGENT COMMUNITIES. EACH ISSUE INCLUDES TOPICS IN THE SIX FEATURED AREAS OF ADVOCACY LIFESPAN RECREATION EDUCATION HEALTH & WELLNESS AND THERAPY. AN AVERAGE ISSUE IS CURRENTLY 56 PAGES AND INCLUDES 12 - 15 ARTICLES WITH EXPANDED WRITTEN AUDIO AND VIDEO CONTENT AVAILABLE ONLINE THROUGHOUT OUR THREE SPECTRUMLIFE.ORG AUTISMEMPOWERMENT.ORG AND AUTISMEMPOWERMENTPODCAST.ORG WEBSITES. EACH QUARTERLY PRINT ISSUE REACHES ABOUT 35,000 READERS IN THE NORTHWEST THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 650 DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS. WE ALSO HAVE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SUBSCRIBERS. ALL ISSUES OF THE MAGAZINE ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTENT INCLUDES BLOG ARTICLES EXTENDED INTERVIEWS OUR AUTISM EMPOWERMENT PODCAST EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS A DISABILITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY OUR OTHER THEME-BASED DIGITAL MAGAZINE ZOOM AUTISM MAGAZINE AND OTHER ENRICHING MATERIAL RELEVANT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES IN NEURODIVERSE AND NEURODIVERGENT COMMUNITIES.
COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT - THIS PROGRAM IS AN UMBRELLA FOR ALL COMMUNITY EDUCATION ENRICHMENT AND ADVOCACY WORKS. THIS INCLUDES OUR AUTISM EMPOWERMENT PODCAST AUTISMEMPOWERMENTPODCAST.ORG ZOOM AUTISM MAGAZINE SUPPORT GROUPS ADVOCACY AND COALITION WORK COMMUNITY EVENTS TRAININGS COLLABORATIONS EXHIBITIONS TRAINING CONSULTING COMMUNITY SUPPORT VIA EMAIL AND ONLINE GROUPS AND OTHER SERVICES WHICH TAKE PLACE IN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON THE PORTLAND OREGON METRO AREA AND BEYOND.
AUTISM SERVES - THIS IS A VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM WHICH EMPHASIZES SERVICE LEARNING AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR YOUTH ADULTS AND FAMILIES WHO IDENTIFY WITHIN AUTISTIC AUTISM AND NEURODIVERGENT COMMUNITIES. THROUGH AUTISM EMPOWERMENT CARES VOLUNTEER PROJECTS VOLUNTEERS ARE ABLE TO CREATE AND PARTICIPATE IN MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE AUTISM ACCEPTANCE ENRICHMENT INSPIRATION AND EMPOWERMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Karen Krejcha President Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Paul Pitsenbarger Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Brian Tashima Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
John Krejcha Secretary Programs Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Peggy Pitsenbarger Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gary Borghello Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $335 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $183,757 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $41,890 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $184,092 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $21,725 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $205,817 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $600 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $391 |
Fees for services: Legal | $392 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,372 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,636 |
Information technology | $21,962 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $355 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,523 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,396 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $209,438 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $313,120 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $30,314 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $36,314 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $379,748 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $320 |
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 | $284,162 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $284,482 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $95,266 |
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 | $379,748 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
A Hope For Autism Foundation Portland, OR | $188,853 | $738,002 |
Enigma Asd Services Seattle, WA | $62,652 | $515,553 |
The Autism Society Of Oregon Portland, OR | $424,843 | $325,931 |
Trellis Center Kittitas, WA | $229,076 | $311,838 |
Autistic Community Activity Program Inc Portland, OR | $104,074 | $217,488 |
Fidgetech West Linn, OR | $480,661 | $510,787 |
Autism Empowerment Vancouver, WA | $379,748 | $205,817 |
Estuary Center Portland, OR | $195,367 | $0 |
Lewis County Autism Coalition Chehalis, WA | $212,692 | $0 |
Autism Family Support Of Rural Clackamas County Damascus, OR | $214,996 | $0 |
Autism Research And Resources Of Oregon Portland, OR | $44,954 | $0 |
The Green Apple Project Clarkston, WA | $26,444 | $0 |
Lillys Voice Inc Meridian, ID | $91,288 | $0 |
Autism Society Of America Coeur D Alene, ID | $44,030 | $0 |
Autism Society of Alaska Golden Heart Chapter Fairbanks, AK | $0 | $0 |
Autism Acres Rochester, WA | $49,636 | $0 |
Help Autism Now Society Inc Salem, OR | $9,863 | $0 |
Northwest Families For Autism Seattle, WA | $36,787 | $6,290 |
Lifewith Inc Meridian, ID | $73,030 | $0 |
Autism Days Sammamish, WA | $11,919 | $0 |