Nonprofit · EIN 31-1724698
FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC
Tax-exempt · CANTON, CT 06019
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,651,704 | $3,291,061 | $360,643 | $2,866,883 | $1,418,752 | $1,448,131 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,217,689 | $3,204,221 | $13,468 | $2,559,685 | $1,472,197 | $1,087,488 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,268,163 | $3,148,286 | $119,877 | $2,556,601 | $1,482,581 | $1,074,020 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,327,929
- of which government grants
- $2,101,531
- Program service revenue
- $1,308,988
- Investment income
- $10,602
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,172
- Other revenue
- $4,185
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $200,781
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,895,597
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,401,030
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $211,120
- Travel
- $19,194
- Depreciation
- $115,346
- Program services (functional)
- $2,757,916
- Management and general (functional)
- $505,920
- Fundraising (functional)
- $27,225
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,559,685
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,866,883
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,418,752
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,448,131
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,176,607
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,354,171
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $93,960
- Gross receipts
- $3,677,256
- Employees
- 68
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Swanson | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $107,149 | $1,018 |
| Frederick Evans | Associate Dir Officer | 40 | $91,559 | $953 |
| Jeff Cron | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeannette Brodeur | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Ellis | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gail Bogossian | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth McCabe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Heath | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruonan Wang | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Wivell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Barans | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Swanson | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $107,157 | $1,074 |
| Frederick Evans | Associate Dir Officer | 40 | $91,559 | $999 |
| Jeff Cron | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeannette Brodeur | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Ellis | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth McCabe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruonan Wang | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Wivell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Swanson | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $103,413 | $1,862 |
| Frederick Evans | Associate Dir Officer | 40 | $88,357 | $1,679 |
| Jeff Cron | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeannette Brodeur | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Ellis | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth McCabe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruonan Wang | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Wivell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 452, CANTON, CT 06019-0452
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Donna Swanson, PO BOX 452, CANTON, CT 06019
- Signed the 990
- Donna Swanson, Executive Director
- Phone
- (860) 693-8809
- Website
- www.focuscenterforautism.org
- Return prepared by
- KING KING & ASSOCIATES CPAS
Mission
FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM: HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM FRESH START SCHOOL IS A CONNECTICUT STATE APPROVED SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, AGES 10 THROUGH 22. THE SCHOOL OFFERS A QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT ADDRESSES EACH STUDENT ACADEMIC, SOCIAL LEARNING AND CLINICAL GOALS.Expenses $982,359 · revenue $1,275,965
- The FOCUS Level II Therapeutic Group Home is a Connecticut State licensed residential program for five adolescent males ages 14 to 21 diagnosed with Autism and histories of trauma/abuse. This Department of Children and Families Program is an intensely clinical program that addresses the social, emotional and mental health needs of each child. The program incorporates life and social skills training, education and employment supports and helps prepare each resident for a more independent life beyond the program.Expenses $971,456
- THE FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM IS A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR SIX CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES REFERRED YOUNG ADULT MALES AGES 18 TO 25 WITH AUTISM AND HISTORIES OF TRAUMA AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS 24/7 SUPPORTED APARTMENT LIVING AND IS DESIGNED TO BE A PART OF THE FOCUS CONTINUUM OF CARE WHICH PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORTS TO YOUNG ADULTS/ADULTS SEEKING TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE.Expenses $804,101 · revenue $33,023
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1724698
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,866,883
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,677,256
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,651,704 | $3,291,061 | $2,866,883 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,217,689 | $3,204,221 | $2,559,685 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,268,163 | $3,148,286 | $2,556,601 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,786,813 | $2,731,425 | $2,079,844 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1724698).
Questions about FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC
- What is the EIN of FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC is 31-1724698.
- Is FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Donna Swanson.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,149 (Donna Swanson, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,651,704, expenses of $3,291,061 and total assets of $2,866,883 at year end.
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