Nonprofit · EIN 41-1718029
AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,149,544 | $2,203,954 | $945,590 | $1,758,114 | $373,899 | $1,384,215 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,020,502 | $2,167,061 | -$146,559 | $921,179 | $482,554 | $438,625 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,961,879 | $2,161,126 | -$199,247 | $916,007 | $330,823 | $585,184 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,803,325
- of which government grants
- $184,968
- Program service revenue
- $1,282,759
- Investment income
- $130
- Net income from fundraising events
- $38,699
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$4,769
- Other revenue
- $63,330
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $198,825
- Other salaries and wages
- $846,312
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,174,486
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,073
- Accounting fees
- $13,403
- Occupancy
- $93,908
- Travel
- $4,599
- Program services (functional)
- $1,698,096
- Management and general (functional)
- $213,654
- Fundraising (functional)
- $292,204
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $921,179
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,758,114
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $373,899
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,384,215
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $572,186
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $812,029
- Gross unrelated business income
- $6,600
- Gross receipts
- $3,171,701
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIE WILSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $107,049 | $7,377 |
| DAREN HOWARD | DEPUTY DIREC Officer | 40 | $89,733 | $341 |
| TONY QUACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $3,450 | $0 |
| JON RUZEK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SKILLINGS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL MAY-KRAMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM COX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA MATTESON-LAABS | PAST-PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYNER EMERICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK ENGBLOOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLY EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FIRESTONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LAW-PINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN LUKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEILA MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN PRIBYL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANCES STEVENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY THOMALLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ABBIE WELLS-HERZOG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNY WOO COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIE WILSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $102,367 | $10,988 |
| DAREN HOWARD | DEPUTY DIREC Officer | 40 | $89,076 | $931 |
| TONY QUACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,300 | $0 |
| JON RUZEK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMONNA COMBS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SKILLINGS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL MAY-KRAMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA MATTESON-LAABS | PAST-PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM COX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA DETTLOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK DOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYNER EMERICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK ENGBLOOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH GUGGENBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEEQUAIFRAH HUSSEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LAW-PINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN LUKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PRIBYL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCES STEVENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY THOMALLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLE THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CASSIE WOLFGRAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIE WILSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $94,843 | $3,032 |
| DAREN HOWARD | DEPUTY DIREC Officer | 40 | $82,500 | $0 |
| JENNA MATTESON-LAABS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH GUGGENBERGER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SKILLINGS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON RUZEK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL D'ARCO | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA DETTLOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMONNA COMBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM COX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK DOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYNER EMERICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK ENGBLOOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEEQUAIFRAH HUSSEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LAW-PINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL MAY-KRAMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PRIBYL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLE THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN BENDER | DIRECTOR END Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2380 WYCLIFF ST STE 102, SAINT PAUL, MN 55114-1257
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DAREN HOWARD, 2380 WYCLIFF ST, ST PAUL, MN 55114
- Signed the 990
- DAREN HOWARD, DEPUTY DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (651) 647-1083
- Website
- WWW.AUSM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HARRINGTON LANGER & ASSOCIATES
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA (AUSM) IS TO CREATE CONNECTIONS, EMPOWERING EVERYONE IN THE AUTISM COMMUNITY WITH THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO LIVE FULLY. AUSM SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ALL WHO ARE A PART OF THE MINNESOTA AUTISM COMMUNITY, WITH A FUNDAMENTAL COMMITMENT TO ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, SUPPORT, COLLABORATION, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.
Program accomplishments
- COUNSELING: AUSM PROVIDED NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING THERAPY SERVICES TO 308 CLIENTS IN 2025, TOTALING OVER 4,056 HOURS OF COUNSELING.Expenses $696,202 · revenue $758,033
- SUMMER CAMPS: WE RAN SIX SESSIONS OF CAMP DURING SUMMER 2025, HOSTING 272 CAMPERS AGED 10-50. SUMMER CAMPS OFFERED BT THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA PROVIDE A WELCOMING, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE AUTISTIC YOUTH AND ADULTS CAN BUILD FRIENDSHIPS, PRACTICE INDEPENDENCE, AND EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF TRADITIONAL SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN A SETTING DESIGNATED FOR THEIR NEEDS.Expenses $500,708 · revenue $561,612
- MULTICULTURAL GRANT PROGRAMS: IN 2025, WE CONTINUED OUR WORK SERVING THE BIPOC COMMUNITY WITH A FOCUS ON PARENT SUPPORT, THROUGH GRANTS FROM THE MN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. WE HOSTED 4 WORKSHOPS TAILORED TO THE BIPOC COMMUNITY, REACHING NEARLY 200 PEOPLE. WE ALSO HELD MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS FOR BIPOC PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND PROVIDED INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FREE OF CHARGE.Expenses $290,153 · revenue $343,302
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND INFORMATION & RESOURCES.Expenses $211,033 · revenue -$380,188
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1718029
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E86)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,758,114
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,171,701
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,149,544 | $2,203,954 | $1,758,114 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,020,502 | $2,167,061 | $921,179 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,961,879 | $2,161,126 | $916,007 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,476,935 | $1,884,401 | $1,191,750 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 41-1718029).
Questions about AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA
- What is the EIN of AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA is 41-1718029.
- Is AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA 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 AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DAREN HOWARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,049 (ELLIE WILSON, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,149,544, expenses of $2,203,954 and total assets of $1,758,114 at year end.
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