Aces For Autism

The information for Aces For Autism is as of the organization's most recent filing in December 2019. This organization is located in Greenville, NC. It has been in existence for 4 years, following its founding in 2015.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

Aces For Autism's NTEE code is G84. The "G" tells us that the organization is classified along with Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines. The "84" tells us that the organization is focused on Autism. The NTEE describes Autism as a developmental disability usually evident by age three, which affects a child's ability to communicate, understand language, play, and relate to others.

Every organization is also governed by a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code. The most common type is a 501(c)(3) organization. However, there are actually 29 different types of organizations that are identified by the Internal Revenue Code. This organization happens to be a 501(c)(3) organization. The IRS describes these organizations as those engaged in Religious, Educational, Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Public Safety, Amateur Sports, or Prevention of Cruelty to Children or Animals work.

Perhaps the most accurate way to get a sense of what the organization hopes to achieve is by looking at its mission. The mission of Aces For Autism is to provide center-based services for children and families affected by autism, including doctor-prescribed, evidence-based therapies.

Program Areas

The organization provided doctor prescribed, evidence based therapies that had a significant impact on the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder.

Organization Staffing

Aces For Autism is run by its President. The organization has 54 employees, none of whom are paid more than $100k per year (according to the organization's most recent 990 tax filing). Supporting the paid staff are 6 volunteers.

Board Governance

Aces For Autism is an exemplary non-profit organization when it comes to governance. The organization has 10 voting members and 10 independent members, meaning that the board is well-balanced and has the necessary expertise to make informed decisions. Furthermore, potential conflicts of interest do not exist, and the organization has not delegated management to an outside firm. Board and committee meetings are documented, and the organization has a conflict of interest policy, a whistleblower policy, and a document retention policy. Additionally, the organization substantiates and reviews leadership and officer salaries and provides copies of the 990 to the board prior to filing. All of these factors demonstrate that Aces For Autism is a well-governed organization.

Organization Growth

Aces For Autism has seen significant growth over the past three years. Contributions & Grants Received, Total Revenue, Total Expenses and Total Employees have all increased during this time period, while Other Revenue has decreased. Employee Salaries and Total Volunteers have remained the same. This indicates that the organization has been able to expand its operations and increase the number of people it is able to serve.