Next For Autism Inc
- Assets
- $5.0m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 07/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 57-1136147
Organization Overview
Next For Autism Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (G05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Next For Autism Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Next For Autism 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 12/2022, Next For Autism Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Next For Autism Inc has awarded 132 individual grants totaling $6,608,134. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STRATEGICALLY DESIGN/LAUNCH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH ASD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COLOR THE SPECTRUM COMMUNITY GRANTS: IN 2022, NEXT AWARDED $1.3 MILLION IN GRANTS TO 42 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS 20 STATES, 14 OF WHICH WERE AUTISTIC-LED. THE COMMUNITY GRANTS SUPPORT THE TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO ADULTHOOD IN THE FOLLOWING THREE AREAS: HOME, WORK AND SOCIAL. THE COLOR THE SPECTRUM COMMUNITY GRANTS ARE FUNDED BY PROCEEDS RAISED DURING THE 2021 NEXT FOR AUTISM'S COLOR THE SPECTRUM ONE-TIME ONLY LIVESTREAM EVENT.
- NEXT FOR DEI PROVIDES COMPANIES WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BE NEUROINCLUSIVE BY PROMOTING THE MEASUREMENT AND REPORTING OF DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT DATA AND ENCOURAGING ALL COMPANIES TO COMMIT TO PROGRESS TO TRANSFORM THE LANDSCAPE AND PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. IN 2022, NEXT PUBLISHED A DEI COMPANY SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR COMPANIES TO IDENTIFY THEIR STRENGTHS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND CREATED FREE TOOLS AND A DOWNLOADABLE PDF TO HELP COMPANIES WITH MAKING THE COMMITMENT TO INCLUDING NEURODIVERSITY WITHIN THE WORKPLACE. - NEXT FOR AUTISM FELLOWS - IN 2022, NEXT CREATED A NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH AUTISTIC AND NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS. THE PROGRAM LAUNCHED IN MAY 2023. - NEXT FOR GOING OUT - IN 2022, NEXT DEVELOPED AND PUBLISHED AN EBOOK CURRICULUM DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THAT INCLUDES STRUCTURED LESSONS, VISUAL SUPPORTS, AND EASILY CUSTOMIZABLE CONTENT TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND ENSURE SAFETY. - CORPORATE EMPLOYMENT CONSULTING: CORPORATE EMPLOYMENT CONSULTING PRACTICE PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT HIRING AND RETENTION CONSULTING TO ONE LARGE CORPORATION AS THIS PROGRAM WINDS DOWN.
NEXT FOR DSPS: NEXT FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS IS FOCUSED ON TRAINING DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS AND PROMOTING REAL CAREER PATHS THROUGH A MODEL GROUNDED IN BEST PRACTICES AND COMMITTED TO SYSTEMS CHANGE. DURING 2022, WE DEVELOPED COMPREHENSIVE MODEL CURRICULA AND DIGITAL AND CLASSROOM COURSEWORK, DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED A KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR DASHBOARD TO TRACK PERFORMANCE METRICS, PILOTED THE MODEL AT TWO SITES AND ENGAGED IN TRAIN-THE-TRAINER SESSIONS. WE HAVE TRAINED UPWARDS OF 150 DSPS, 30 FRONTLINE SUPERVISORS, 20 CLINICIANS AND 10 DIRECTORS. ULTIMATELY, NEXT HAS IMPACTED 482 INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (AND COUNTING) ACROSS RESIDENTIAL, DAY PROGRAMS, SCHOOLS.
NEXT CONNECTS: NEXT CONNECTS, A BI-DIRECTIONAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CONNECTING ADULTS WITH AUTISM TRANSITIONING INTO EMPLOYMENT TO ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONALS LOOKING TO BUILD MORE INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES GUIDELINES, STRUCTURE, AND EXPECTATIONS WHILE FACILITATING CRITICAL DEI CONVERSATIONS VIA INTERACTIVE ELEARNING MODULES. THE TRAINING IS SUPPLEMENTED BY READY TO USE RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE TO ANYONE WHO VISITS OUR WEBSITE. IN 2021, NEXT CONNECTS WAS PILOTED WITH 5 COMPANIES AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING DIGITIZED AND SCALED NATIONALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Slatkin Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Michelle Smigel Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Steven J Kantor Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Auerbach Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sharon Cunningham Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Goldsmith Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $485,267 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $309,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,437,442 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,231,809 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,417 |
| Investment income | $23,038 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$71,578 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,197,639 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,345,066 |
| 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. | $468,522 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,837 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $866,460 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,196 |
| Other employee benefits | $101,036 |
| Payroll taxes | $90,489 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,740 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,461 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $147,012 |
| Advertising and promotion | $29,435 |
| Office expenses | $30,355 |
| Information technology | $46,691 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,434 |
| Travel | $57,715 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $17,481 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,396,596 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,794,979 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,640,468 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $430,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $150,377 |
| 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 | $19,569 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,812 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,044,205 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $128,442 |
| Grants payable | $100,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $409,840 |
| 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 | $638,282 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,790,958 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $614,965 |
| 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 | $5,044,205 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Next For Autism Inc has awarded $1,276,671 in support to 38 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ADVOCACY WITHOUT BORDERS PURPOSE: NEURODIVERSITY IN COLOR INITIATIVE | $25,000 |
ACTIONPLAY INC PURPOSE: AUDITION WORKSHOP | $25,000 |
ASEXUAL OUTREACH PURPOSE: INCLUSIVE SPACES FOR AUTISTIC ACES | $25,000 |
ARC OF KING COUNTY PURPOSE: AUTISTIC MENTORSHIP AND SUPPORT | $25,000 |
AUTISM EMPOWERMENT PURPOSE: AUTISM EMPOWERMENT MULTIMEDIA PROGRAM | $25,000 |
CENTER FOR AUTISM AND THE DEVELOPING BRAIN PURPOSE: NOT NOTED | $75,000 |