Nonprofit · EIN 42-1305731
AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ANKENY, IA 50023
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $102,473 | $95,503 | $6,970 | $126,945 | $0 | $126,945 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $85,447 | $96,377 | -$10,930 | $119,975 | $0 | $119,975 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $76,108 | $109,148 | -$33,040 | $104,947 | $0 | $104,947 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $62,384
- Membership dues
- $185
- Program service revenue
- $21,958
- Investment income
- $5
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $755
- Net income from fundraising events
- $17,186
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,369
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $40,337
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,200
- Printing, publications and postage
- $644
- Other expenses
- $46,953
- Program services (functional)
- $53,906
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $119,975
- Total assets, end of year
- $126,945
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $126,945
- Cash, savings and investments
- $126,945
- Gross receipts
- $117,576
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN ASKELAND | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| TODD KOPELMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY PELZEL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| EDDIE SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL WESSELINK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CLAIRE QUINTO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD BIREN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ERIKA HERTEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH SCHRADER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LISA SHAW THRU 1225 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIS STEINMETZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $27,375 |
| ERIN ENYART | TREAS. & CO-DIR. | 10 | $9,514 |
| TIFFANY HOFFMAN | CO-DIRECTOR | 15 | $2,584 |
| JENNY BRODELL | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| LEA BOLDT | 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE GEHRINGER | 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| DANA WORTMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA CRAWFORD | PAST-PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| SUSAN ASKELAND | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| JO ANN AUKES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| TAYLOR AUKES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MARY CHADWICK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRIS STEINMETZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $27,375 | $0 |
| ERIN ENYART | TREAS. & CO-DIR. | 10 | $6,286 | $2,094 |
| JESSICA CRAWFORD | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY BRODELL | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEA BOLDT | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA BRALAND WORTMAN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROXANNE COGIL | PAST PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY LUST | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WHIRLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY PELZEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG FORTT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2617 SW 35TH ST, ANKENY, IA 50023-6203
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ERIN ENYART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (515) 327-9075
- Website
- WWW.AUTISMIA.COM
- Return prepared by
- CREATIVE PLANNING TAX LLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
Program accomplishments
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES ASI PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES FOR FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, SUPPORT STAFF, AND RESIDENTIAL CARE PROVIDERS. ON MARCH 7, 2025, WE HOSTED A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON ADULTS WITH AUTISM ENTITLED, TURNING SETBACKS INTO STEPPING STONES FOR THOSE WITH AUTISM, WITH TOPICS SUCH AS: GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP, EMPLOYMENT, TRANSITIONING OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL, AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. 61 WERE IN ATTENDANCE. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025, WE HELD OUR ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE WITH A KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND SEVERAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS. 202 WERE IN ATTENDANCE. DURING THE CONFERENCE, WE ALSO HOSTED A RESOURCE FAIR FOR THE ATTENDEES, WITH 35 AGENCIES OR ADULTS WITH AUTISM HOSTING TABLES. WE PARTNERED WITH 6 ORGANIZATIONS WHO SPONSORED THE EVENT.IN 2025, THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA HOSTED FIVE LUNCH AND LEARNS:1. TOILET TRAINING- 31 IN ATTENDANCE2. DENTAL CARE- 18 IN ATTENDANCE3. EXPLORE PROGRAM- POST HIGH SCHOOL LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM- 40 IN ATTENDANCE4. WHAT TO DO AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS- 28 IN ATTENDANCE5. SOCIAL SKILLS- 22 IN ATTENDANCEIN 2025, ASI HOSTED THREE SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE VARSITY THEATRE.1. JANUARY- FROZEN2. MARCH- WICKED3. OCTOBER- TAYLOR SWIFT RELEASE PARTYIN 2025, ASI HOSTED THREE SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CHARLES THEATER IN CHARLES CITY.1. JUNE- LILO & STITCH2. AUGUST- SMURFS3. NOVEMBER- ZOOTOPIAIN FEBRUARY 2025, WE HOSTED A SENSORY FRIENDLY VALENTINE'S DANCE WHERE THE LIGHTS WERE ON, THE DJ PLAYED THE MUSIC SOFTLY, AND A SENSORY AREA WAS OFFERED. WE ALSO HAD REFRESHMENTS AND A PHOTO AREA. 46 WERE IN ATTENDANCE.IN JUNE 2025, WE CO-HOSTED A SENSORY-FRIENDLY GAME WITH THE IOWA CUBS WITH CHILDSERVE AND THE I-CUBS. THERE WERE SKYBOXES AVAILABLE WITH SENSORY FRIENDLY ITEMS FOR THOSE WHO NEEDED A BREAK WHICH WERE SUPERVISED BY CHILDSERVE STAFF. WE ALSO HAD AN OBSTACLE COURSE ON THE GRAND CONCOURSE AT THE STADIUM, AN AREA FOR EVERYONE TO SIT IN THE BLEACHERS TOGETHER AND A SOCIAL STORY TO HELP ATTENDEES PREPARE FOR THE DAY. ON JANUARY 16, 2025, THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA HOSTED THE AUTISM ADVOCACY AND ACCEPTANCE DAY AT THE IOWA STATE CAPITOL. THERE WAS A RALLY WITH LEGISLATORS, ADVOCACY TRAINING AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ATTENDEES TO MEET WITH THEIR LEGISLATORS. 126 PEOPLE WERE IN ATTENDANCE. THROUGHOUT 2025, ASI CONTINUED TO HOST VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, ADULTS WITH AUTISM, YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND GRANDPARENTS. THE GROUPS MEET REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE MONTH FACILITATED BY ASI STAFF OR BOARD MEMBERS.IN 2025, ASI HOSTED THREE NEW EVENTS AND COMPLETED THE PUBLISHING OF ONE BOOK:1. IN MARCH 2025, ASI PARTNERED WITH THE IOWA WILD FOR AUTISM ADVOCACY DAY WITH THE IOWA WILD. SEATING WAS IN A LESS BUSY SECTION WITH A SENSORY FRIENDLY ROOM AVAILABLE FOR ATTENDEES. 2. IN APRIL 2025, ASI CO-HOSTED A SENSORY FRIENDLY ADVENTURE WALK WITH THE BAREFOOT AUTISM CHALLENGE AT JESTER PARK. ATTENDEES WERE GIVEN SENSORY ITEMS AS WELL AS A TOUR THROUGH THE WALKING PATHS OF JESTER PARK TO COMPLETE A SCAVENGER HUNT. REFRESHMENTS WERE ALSO AVAILABLE. 62 WERE IN ATTENDANCE.3. IN JULY 2025, ASI HOSTED A "FLOAT" FOR THE CAPITOL CITY PRIDE PARADE. ATTENDEES HELPED DECORATE A VEHICLE, WALKED THE PARADE ROUTE AND HANDED OUT SENSORY ITEMS AND AUTISM BRACELETS TO THE CROWD. 8 WERE IN ATTENDANCE.4. IN FEBRUARY 2025, THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA RELEASED A COLLABORATIVE BOOK AND E-BOOK THROUGH AMAZON ENTITLED: "HEAR ME SPEAK: UNDERSTANDING AUTISM THROUGH OUR VOICES". EDITED BY THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA, THE BOOK SHARED PERSONAL STORIES, INSIGHTS, AND EXPERIENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE AUTISM COMMUNITY. MOST OF THE CHAPTERS SUBMITTED CAME FROM ATTENDEES IN THE ASI ADULT SUPPORT GROUP AND PARENT SUPPORT GROUP.Expenses $53,906 · grants $5,369
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1305731
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G018)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $126,945
- Income (IRS master file)
- $117,576
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- August 11, 2014
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $102,473 | $95,503 | $126,945 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $85,447 | $96,377 | $119,975 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $76,108 | $109,148 | $104,947 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 42-1305731).
Questions about AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA
- What is the EIN of AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA is 42-1305731.
- Is AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2013.
- Are donations to AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA 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 IOWA 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 IOWA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $102,473, expenses of $95,503 and total assets of $126,945 at year end.
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