Autism Empowerment
- Assets
- $149.7k
- Revenue
- $118.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Vancouver, WA
- Founding
- 08/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-2455219
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Autism Empowerment generated $118.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $166.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.8% 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
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 HEALTH & WELLNESS AND THERAPY. AN AVERAGE ISSUE IS 48 PAGES AND INCLUDES 12 - 15 ARTICLES AND ADDITIONAL CONTENT ONLINE THROUGH OUR SPECTRUMLIFE.ORG AUTISMEMPOWERMENT.ORG AND AUTISMEMPOWERMENTPODCAST.ORG WEB SITES. EACH QUARTERLY ISSUE REACHES ABOUT 30,000 - 35,000 READERS IN THE NORTHWEST THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 600 DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS. THE MAGAZINE IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AND HAS READERS AND PRINT SUBSCRIBERS NATIONALLY AND WORLDWIDE. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTECT INCLUDES BLOG ARTICLES EXTENDED INTERVIEWS OUR AUTISM EMPOWERMENT PODCAST EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS A RESOURCE DIRECTORY AND OTHER ENRICHING MATERIAL RELEVANT FOR AUTISM AND DISABILITIES COMMUNITIES.
COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT - THIS PROGRAM IS AN UMBRELLA FOR ALL COMMUNITY EDUCATION ENRICHMENT AND ADVOCACY WORKS. THIS INCLUDES OUR AUTISM EMPOWERMENT PODCAST AUTISMEMPOWERMENTPODCAST.ORG SUPPORT GROUPS ADVOCACY AND COALITION WORK COMMUNITY EVENTS TRAININGS COLLABORATIONS EXHIBITIONS 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 FOR YOUTH ADULTS AND FAMILIES WHO IDENTIFY WITHIN AUTISTIC AUTISM AND NEURODIVERGENT COMMUNITIES. OUR YOUTH DIVISION IS CALLED AUTISM SERVES KIDS CARE CLUB AND SERVES CHILDREN AND TEENS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE EMPHASIZE THAT EACH OF US ARE UNIQUE AND HAVE STRENGTHS AND GIFTS TO SHARE. WE PROMOTE VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCES ONLINE AND REGIONALLY THAT ALLOW OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS CARE CLUB MEMBERS TO GAIN LIFE SKILLS INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE WITH ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT IN OUR WORLD TODAY INCLUDING AUTISM ACCEPTANCE AND AWARENESS EDUCATION DISABILITY RIGHTS LITERACY HUNGER ANIMAL WELFARE POVERTY HOMELESSNESS VETERAN ISSUES SENIOR & ELDER CARE BULLYING PREVENTION RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS ENVIRONMENT EMPLOYMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND SUICIDE PREVENTION. WE TAKE ON DIFFERENT PROJECTS EACH YEAR AND PARTNER WITH A WIDE RANGE OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESS AND GROUPS LOCALLY NATIONALLY AND WORLDWIDE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian Tashima Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
John Krejcha Secretary Programs Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Karen Krejcha President Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Paul Pitsenbarger Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Gary Borghello | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Peggy Pitsenbarger | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $466 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $95,859 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $21,132 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $96,325 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $21,945 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $54 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $118,324 |
| 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. | $0 |
| 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 | $804 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $425 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $345 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,085 |
| Advertising and promotion | $25 |
| Office expenses | $10,114 |
| Information technology | $7,244 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,524 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,795 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,405 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $166,860 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $96,517 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,844 |
| 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 | $29,050 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $22,285 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $149,696 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,166 |
| 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 | $69,900 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $72,066 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $77,630 |
| 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 | $149,696 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Autism Empowerment has recieved totaling $6,935.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: Mental Health and Substance Abuse | $6,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $885 |
Lamb Weston Charitable Foundation Eagle, ID PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $50 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Families For Effective Autism Treatment Feat Of Washington Mercer Island, WA | $8,270 | $422,587 |
A Hope For Autism Foundation Portland, OR | $137,954 | $563,135 |
Trellis Center Ellensburg, WA | $230,201 | $289,340 |
The Autism Society Of Oregon Portland, OR | $466,655 | $267,962 |
Enigma Asd Services Seattle, WA | $44,901 | $217,045 |
Autistic Community Activity Program Inc Portland, OR | $154,171 | $185,234 |
Autism Empowerment Vancouver, WA | $149,696 | $118,324 |
Fidgetech West Linn, OR | $200,572 | $320,082 |
Autism Family Support Of Rural Clackamas County Damascus, OR | $38,402 | $0 |
Lewis County Autism Coalition Chehalis, WA | $166,379 | $0 |
The Green Apple Project Lewiston, ID | $35,242 | $0 |
Autism Society Of America Coeur D Alene, ID | $29,550 | $0 |