Autism Society Of America Foundation Inc is located in Rockville, MD. The organization was established in 1997. 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 Society Of America Foundation Inc 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, Autism Society Of America Foundation Inc generated $241.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $166.7k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.2%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
TO PROMOTE PRACTICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION RELATING TO THE CAUSES AND TREATMENT OF AUTISM, TO ADVOCATE FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY AUTISM AND TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF ISSUES RELATED TO AUTISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATIONAL PROGRAMS:OFFER SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM WITH INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS THROUGH ITS NATIONAL HELPLINE AND AUTISM SOURCE, A UNIQUE NATIONAL DATABASE WHICH ALIGNS PEOPLE WITH SUPPORT AND SERVICES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THE SOCIETY'S NATIONAL PROGRAMS SEEK TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS IN THE AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT, SAFETY AND HEALTH EQUITY.
AFFILIATE SERVICES:OPERATE AS A SUPPORT SERVICE TO EMPOWER AFFILIATES TO BE AS EFFECTIVE AND IMPACTFUL AS POSSIBLE WITHIN THEIR SERVICE AREAS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: IMPROVED COMMUNICATION & TRANSPARENCY, WITH REDUCED COMPLIANCE REPORTING; TRAININGS; DELIVERY OF TOOLKITS AND TEMPLATES; PROVISION OF A PLATFORM FOR MORE EFFECTIVE RESOURCE SHARING; ONBOARDING SUPPORT; AND PREPARATION OF PROVISION OF AN UPGRADED AFFILIATE PORTAL.
EDUCATION AND ACCEPTANCE:PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING ABOUT AUTISM AND PROMOTE ACCEPTANCE OF INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY AUTISM IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. KEY EFFORTS IN THIS AREA ARE THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE, OUTREACH MATERIALS, PROGRAMS AND TOOLKITS FOR AFFILIATES AS WELL AS DEVELOPING CORPORATE CONNECTIONS TO BROADEN ITS EFFORTS AT EDUCATION AND ACCEPTANCE.
ADVOCACY:SEEK TO INFORM PUBLIC POLICY AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE GREATER DISABILITY AND HEALTH COMMUNITIES. THE SOCIETY AND FOUNDATION ADVOCATE FOR MULTI-DISCIPLINED APPROACHES TO AUTISM RESEARCH AND FOR THE INCLUSION, PARTICIPATION, AND SELF-DETERMINATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE SOCIETY'S NEWLY FORMED JUSTICE CENTER SEEKS TO ADVANCE THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF ALL AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS AND SUPPORT POSITIVE INTERACTION WITH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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N Beggan Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
E Benevides Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
M Brown Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
A Calhoun Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
S Destefani Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
J Fallon Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $281,633 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $83,784 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $92,607 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $365,417 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $34,279 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,676 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$154,497 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $241,523 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $136,136 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $12,781 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $11,751 |
Total functional expenses | $166,668 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $561,574 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $69,896 |
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 | $542,880 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $169,376 |
Total assets | $1,343,726 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $795 |
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 | $458,365 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $459,160 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $796,222 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $88,344 |
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 | $1,343,726 |
Over the last fiscal year, Autism Society Of America Foundation Inc has awarded $132,394 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE PRACTICAL RESEARCH,EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ABOUT AUTISM. | $41,734 |
SIBLINGS OF AUTISM PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SERVICES TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY AUTISM. | $24,463 |
AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE PRACTICAL RESEARCH,EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ABOUT AUTISM. | $41,734 |
SIBLINGS OF AUTISM PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SERVICES TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY AUTISM. | $24,463 |