Nonprofit · EIN 52-1020149
AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC
Tax-exempt · ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,787,388 | $7,041,539 | -$1,254,151 | $2,426,112 | $3,387,259 | -$961,147 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,641,870 | $6,197,022 | -$555,152 | $3,903,641 | $3,639,628 | $264,013 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,591,057
- of which government grants
- $2,310,399
- Membership dues
- $3,651
- Program service revenue
- $127,502
- Investment income
- $67,803
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $23,991
- Other revenue
- $1,026
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $661,955
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,837,640
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,910,999
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,280,297
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,705
- Accounting fees
- $36,250
- Occupancy
- $113,753
- Travel
- $116,530
- Depreciation
- $19,875
- Program services (functional)
- $5,644,921
- Management and general (functional)
- $674,519
- Fundraising (functional)
- $722,099
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,903,641
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,426,112
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,387,259
- Net assets, end of year
- -$961,147
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $122,433
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$2,331,704
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,370,557
- Gross receipts
- $6,763,397
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER BANKS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $508,435 | $52,831 |
| JOHN DABROWSKI | CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATIN Officer | 40 | $245,835 | $34,061 |
| KRISTYN ROTH | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $204,926 | $28,208 |
| KIM MUSHENO | EXECUTIVE VP - PUBLIC POLI Officer | 40 | $185,987 | $36,449 |
| PETER SCHWARZ | VP - AFFILIATE RELATIONS Officer | 40 | $157,751 | $55,203 |
| ALLIE TASCHE | VP - NATIONAL PROGRAMS Officer | 40 | $152,111 | $36,368 |
| JOSE VELASCO | SENIOR VP STRATEGIC OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $132,913 | $6,562 |
| JESSICA SUSSEN | DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AND CAUSE PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,727 | $16,028 |
| CARLEAN PONDER | DIRECTOR OF THE AUTISM CENTER ON EMPOWERMENT, ADVO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,388 | $17,844 |
| MARY GEDDIE | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,656 | $11,021 |
| ELIZABETH BENEVIDES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASILA CALHOUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER COOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN DESTEFANI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC ELLISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOAN FALLON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LESLIE GOEDKEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIM GOLDSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VIPIN GOPAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRITTANY HOFFMAN-EUBANKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BOB JOHNSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE JOYCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EDWARD MAHON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARLY OTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAIT RIES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRACEY STALEY | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| JOE IRELAND | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DONNA ROTH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| HOWARD MILLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C BANKS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $454,934 | $64,227 |
| J DABROWSKI | CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $216,742 | $34,650 |
| K ROTH | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $169,825 | $29,322 |
| P SCHWARZ | VP - AFFILIATE RELATIONS Officer | 40 | $139,518 | $53,113 |
| K MUSHENO | EXECUTIVE VP - PUBLIC POLICY Officer | 40 | $154,907 | $33,954 |
| A TASCHE | VP - NATIONAL PROGRAMS Officer | 40 | $119,596 | $31,695 |
| N BEGGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| E BENEVIDES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| M BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| A CALHOUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| S DESTEFANI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J FALLON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| L GOEDKLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| T GOLDSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J IRELAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| R JOHNSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J JOYCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| E MAHON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J MULDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| C OTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| B ROTH | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| D ROTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J VELASCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| C WARNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| N VELE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| T STALEY | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| H MILLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| L PERNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6110 EXECUTIVE BLVD STE 305, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852-3945
- In care of
- % STEPHEN AUSTIN GAAL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 411 Reed Ave, Manitowoc WI 54220
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSEPH JOYCE, 6110 EXECUTIVE BLVD 305, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Tracey Edwards, 411 Reed Ave, Manitowoc WI 54220
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH JOYCE, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (301) 657-0881
- Website
- WWW.AUTISMSOCIETY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ADEPTUS ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE AUTISM SOCIETY ENVISIONS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM ARE ABLE TO MAXIMIZE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE, ARE TREATED WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF DIGNITY, AND LIVE IN A SOCIETY IN WHICH THEIR TALENTS AND SKILLS ARE APPRECIATED AND VALUED.
Program accomplishments
- NATIONAL HELPLINE:THE AUTISM SOCIETY'S NATIONAL HELPLINE PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO CONNECT THE AUTISM COMMUNITY TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED. FROM 9AM-9PM EST MONDAY-FRIDAY, DEDICATED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SPECIALISTS CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY EMAIL, PHONE, OR WEB MESSAGE TO OFFER SUPPORT, PROVIDE REFERRALS, AND SHARE RESOURCES AND TOOLS. THROUGH ITS NATIONAL HELPLINE AND AUTISMSOURCE A NATIONAL RESOURCE DATABASE, THE AUTISM SOCIETY PROVIDES AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE TO THOSE IN THE AUTISM COMMUNITY ACROSS THE LIFESPAN, FROM INITIAL IDENTIFICATION THROUGHOUT ADULTHOOD. IN 2024, THE NATIONAL HELPLINE ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING: PROVIDED INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES TO OVER 10,898 CONSTITUENTS BY PHONE AND EMAIL. THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE PROVIDED INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO 84,577 USERS DURING THE YEAR. PROVIDED OVER 7,260 HOURS OF SERVICE TO THOSE IN NEED OF INFORMATION AND SUPPORT. MAINTAINED THE AUTISMSOURCE DATABASE WITH OVER 30,000 NATIONAL AND LOCAL RESOURCE LISTINGS ON WWW.AUTISMSOURCE.ORG, PROVIDING SELF-DIRECTED RESOURCE NAVIGATION TO INDIVIDUALS BASED ON LOCATION AND AREA OF NEED. THE MOST FREQUENTLY REQUESTED AREAS OF SUPPORT PERTAINED TO THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCESSES AND PROVIDERS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN, ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE INTERVENTIONS AND THERAPIES, NAVIGATION OF ADULT SERVICE SYSTEMS, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY. 43% OF PEOPLE WHO CONTACTED THE NATIONAL HELPLINE IDENTIFY AS A PARENT OR CAREGIVER TO SOMEONE WITH AUTISM. 23% OF PEOPLE WHO CONTACTED THE NATIONAL HELPLINE IDENTIFY AS AN ADULT ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. 16% OF PEOPLE WHO CONTACTED THE NATIONAL HELPLINE IDENTIFY AS PROFESSIONALS. CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSES2024 QA OPTIONS: 81% OF RESPONDENTS RATED THEIR EXPERIENCE WITH THE I&R SPECIALIST AS EITHER EXCELLENT OR GOOD A STRONG ENDORSEMENT OF THE QUALITY AND CARE PROVIDED. 87% OF RESPONDENTS SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT THE AUTISM SOCIETY AGAIN A STRONG SIGN OF TRUST AND VALUE IN THE SUPPORT WE PROVIDE. 88% OF RESPONDENTS SAID THEY WOULD RECOMMEND THE AUTISM SOCIETY TO OTHERS A WONDERFUL REFLECTION OF THE IMPACT AND SUPPORT. 78% OF RESPONDENTS FOUND THE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES PROVIDED BY THE I&R SPECIALIST HELPFUL2024 TESTIMONIALS: I THOUGHT THAT I WOULD ONLY RECEIVE A LITTLE INFORMATION, AND SHE GAVE ME A DEEP DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF AUTISM. SHE WAS SO KIND AND HELPFUL! I APPRECIATED HER TAKING THE TIME AND LISTENING. THE EMAILED LIST OF RESOURCES HAS BEEN EXTREMELY HELPFUL IN OUR JOURNEY TO HELP MY BROTHER. I CAME TO XXXX WITH A DIFFICULT LEGAL CASE. OUR TEAM HAS HAD A HARD TIME FINDING RESOURCES FOR OUR CLIENT. XXXX SPOKE WITH ME, GAVE ME THE LANGUAGE I NEEDED, AND SENT ME AN EMAIL WITH THE CRITICAL RESOURCES WE NEEDED! XXXX IS AMAZING. SHE WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HELPFUL. SHE WAS DOWN TO EARTH AND GOT RIGHT TO THE POINT AND WAS HONEST ABOUT EVERYTHING SHE TOLD ME. I APPRECIATE HER HONESTY. XXXX RESPONDED TO MY REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SO QUICKLY AND WITH SO MANY HELPFUL LINKS! THE BEST HELP I'VE GOTTEN TO DATE LOOKING FOR INFO ON GETTING EVALUATED. THANK YOU! NATIONAL PROGRAMS:THROUGH ITS NATIONAL PROGRAMS, THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA PROVIDES EDUCATION, TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO ADDRESS KEY AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE AUTISM COMMUNITY. IN 2024, THE AUTISM SOCIETY EXPANDED ITS IMPACT THROUGH ITS SAFETY, EMPLOYMENT, AND HEALTH EQUITY INITIATIVES. SAFETY ON THE SPECTRUMTHROUGH ITS SAFETY ON THE SPECTRUM: FIRST RESPONDER PROGRAM, THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA IS LEADING A NATIONAL EFFORT TO PROMOTE SAFE AND EQUITABLE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN FIRST RESPONDERS AND THE AUTISM COMMUNITY. LEVERAGING A "TRAIN-THE-TRAINER" APPROACH, THE AUTISM SOCIETY CONTINUES TO IMPACT POSITIVE CHANGE AT A NATIONAL LEVEL THROUGH GRASSROOTS EFFORTS AND LOCAL LEADERSHIP. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2024 INCLUDE: TRAINING DEVELOPMENT: THE SAFETY ON THE SPECTRUM LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING WAS DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH FIRST RESPONDERS, MEMBERS OF THE AUTISM COMMUNITY, PARENTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA SERVED ON A PANEL TO ADDRESS KEY ISSUES IN POLICING IN THE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COMMUNITY AT THE POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM. TEAM MEMBERS HOSTED A 2-HOUR WORKSHOP AT THE 2024 PROJECT LIFESAVER CONFERENCE AND TWO TRAINING SESSIONS FOR THE VIRGINA CRISIS INTERVENTION COALITION ON DE-ESCALATION STRATEGIES AND BEST PRACTICES WHEN INTERACTING WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM. THROUGH ITS SAFETY ON THE SPECTRUM: WATER AND WANDERING PROGRAM, THE AUTISM SOCIETY IS LEADING A NATIONAL EFFORT TO INCREASE WATER SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACROSS THE AUTISM COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM WORKS TO PREVENT WANDERING-RELATED TRAGEDIES AND INCREASE WATER SAFETY SKILLS AMONG AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2024 INCLUDE: TRAINING DEVELOPMENT: SAFETY ON THE SPECTRUM: ACCESSIBLE AQUATICS LAUNCHED ITS OFFICIAL PILOT TRAINING AT MULTIPLE SITES. DATA WAS COLLECTED AND ANALYZED TO SUPPORT THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM LAUNCH. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: THE AUTISM SOCIETY HOSTED MANY VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS EVENTS, INCLUDING PARENT WANDERING SAFETY TRAINING IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES TO ENSURE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF LIFESAVING INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS, SAFETY PRESENTATIONS AT THE PROJECT LIFESAVER CONFERENCE, AND MANY NATIONAL WEBINARS TO SUPPORT WATER SAFETY AND WANDERING IN THE AUTISM AND DISABILITY COMMUNITY. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: WANDERING RESOURCE GUIDE, SAFETY TOOLKIT, WANDERING 1-PAGER IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, ADDITIONALLY, THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TTA) TO LOCAL SITES ACROSS THE COUNTRY THROUGH THE FEDERAL KEVIN & AVONTE PROGRAM: REDUCING INJURY AND DEATH OF MISSING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IN 2024, THE AUTISM SOCIETY AND ITS PARTNERS, THE ARC'S NCCJD AND IACP PROVIDED LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS WITH A FOCUS ON PREVENTATIVE PROGRAMMING AND LOCATIVE TECHNOLOGY. THIS INCLUDED SEVERAL WEBINARS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS GUIDING BEST PRACTICES TO GRANTEE SITES THROUGHOUT THE NATION.EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE:THE AUTISM SOCIETY'S EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE STRENGTHENS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE AUTISM COMMUNITY, EMPLOYERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS THROUGH TRAINING AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT TO ENSURE THAT AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS CAN ACHIEVE FULFILLMENT THROUGH EMPLOYMENT AND HAVE ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL WORK EXPERIENCES WHERE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE VALUED. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE AUTISM SOCIETY SEEKS TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS, TRANSFORMING THE EMPLOYMENT LANDSCAPE, AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES TO FOSTER A FULFILLING APPROACH TO EMPLOYMENT AND CREATE INCLUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENTS FOR AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS NATIONWIDE. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2024 INCLUDE: RESEARCH: THE AUTISM SOCIETY CONTINUED WORK WITH OUR EMPLOYMENT TASK FORCE TO BRING TOGETHER LEADERS AT THE INTERSECTION OF AUTISM AND EMPLOYMENT ACROSS INDUSTRIES AND EXPERIENCES. THE TEAM EXAMINES AND IDENTIFIES KEY THEMES AND TRENDS, PROMISING PRACTICES, AND GAPS IN CURRENT RESEARCH TO INFORM ONGOING PLANNING. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: THE AUTISM SOCIETY PRESENTED TO AND TRAINED VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ADVANCE INCLUSION AND AUTISM ACCEPTANCE IN THE WORKPLACE. THE EMPLOYMENT TEAM HOSTED A SERIES OF LISTENING SESSIONS TO AMPLIFY COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES, PROMOTE PROMISING PRACTICES AND MODELS, AND HIGHLIGHT A WIDE RANGE OF FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES, AND ASPIRATIONS. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: THE AUTISM SOCIETY DEVELOPED 7 NEW ONLINE TRAINING RESOURCES IN OUR TRAINING AND RESOURCE CENTER TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AND EMPLOYERS WITH TOOLS TO BUILD AND IMPROVE GENERAL AND WORKPLACE ACCOMMODATIONS AND INCLUSIVE SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM.HEALTH EQUITY: VACCINE EDUCATION INITIATIVETHE VACCINE EDUCATION INITIATIVE (VEI) ADDRESSES SYSTEMIC BARRIERS AND PROMOTES VACCINE EDUCATION, CONFIDENCE, AND ACCESS. THROUGH THE VEI, THE AUTISM SOCIETY STRIVES TO IMPROVE HEALTH BY ENSURING CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES ARE INCLUDED AND SUPPORTED WITHIN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS. OUR VACCINE CLINIC MODEL HAS PROVEN TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY, REDUCE STRESS, AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES. THE AUTISM SOCIETY IS REWRITING THE VACCINE EXPERIENCE TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY, REDUCE TRAUMA, AND BUILD CONNECTED, SUPPORTIVE, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES. THE AUTISM SOCIETY CONTINUED WORKING WITH THE AGING AND DISABILITY VACCINE COLLABORATIVE TO ADVANCE THE PROVISION OF ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE CARE TO PATIENTS WITH AUTISM/IDD. THIS WORK ALSO INCLUDES HOSTING COMMUNITY EVENTS AND VACCINE CLINICS NATIONWIDE, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF UNIQUE ACCESSIBLE VACCINE KITS, COMMUNICATIONS BOARDS, FACT SHEETS, SOCIAL STORIES, VISUAL SCHEDULES AND OTHER SUPPORTS IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH.Expenses $3,052,812 · grants $556,261 · revenue $128,528
- EDUCATION AND ACCEPTANCE:IN 2024, THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA CONTINUED THE ONGOING EFFORTS OF ENSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM RECEIVED UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT ISSUES TO HELP ADVANCE THEIR WELL-BEING. OUR ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN INCLUDED: PROVIDED DAILY FACEBOOK POSTS TO OVER 611,000 FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS. PROVIDED DAILY TWITTER POSTS TO OVER 120,000 TWITTER FOLLOWERS. 200K+ PEOPLE ENGAGED WITH NATIONAL'S POSTS AND CONTENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA. SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENTS GENERATED OVER $225,000 IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT. FACEBOOK AND TWITTER SAW OVER 5 MILLION IMPRESSIONS. DISTRIBUTED A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER TO OVER 100,000 PEOPLE. OVER 100,000 PEOPLE WERE CONNECTED TO SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. APPROXIMATELY 900,000 PEOPLE ACCESSED RESOURCES AND EDUCATION MATERIALS THROUGH OUR WEBSITES THE AUTISM SOCIETY CREATED EDUCATIONAL CONTENT WITH SUPPORT FROM CORPORATE SPONSORS, SHARED DIGITALLY, THROUGH BROADCAST, AND RETAIL EXPERIENCES RESPECTIVELY.Expenses $1,338,147 · grants $800
- AFFILIATE SERVICES:THE AUTISM SOCIETY SERVICES THE AFFILIATES DAILY BY PROVIDING RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE, DELIVERING NETWORK-WIDE AND AFFILIATE SPECIFIC TRAINING, PROVIDING LUNCH AND LEARNS AND VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF AN AFFILIATE ONBOARDING HANDBOOK TO QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY ONBOARD NEW AFFILIATE LEADERS, BY CONDUCTING REGULAR CHECK-INS TO SEE HOW BEST WE CAN SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES, THROUGH FACILITATING AND OVERSEEING GRANT OPPORTUNITIES, BY COORDINATING, FUNDING AND DELIVERING AN ANNUAL AFFILIATE CONFERENCE, PROVIDING DISASTER RELIEF SUPPORT, COORDINATING SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, AND MORE. AS A TESTAMENT TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS INITIATIVE, AFFILIATE LEADERS SHOWED 90% AGREEMENT OF THE AUTISM SOCIETY'S COMMITMENT, ENGAGEMENT AND RESPONSIVENESS TO THE AFFILIATES. SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2024 INCLUDE: 8,000 HOURS OF DIRECT SUPPORT TO AFFILIATES. ATTENDED 77 AFFILIATE EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR SUPPORTED 12 AFFILIATES IN-PERSON TO ADDRESS STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FACILITATED AND LED 25 MEETINGS FOR THE AFFILIATE NETWORK RELATED TO UPDATES AND SPECIAL-TOPIC TRAININGS. PROVIDED A TWO-DAY INTENSIVE AFFILIATE CONFERENCE SUPPORTING NEURODIVERSITY, BELONGING, PROGRAMMING, ADVOCACY, SUCCESSION PLANNING, AND FUNDRAISING ATTENDED BY OVER 200 AFFILIATE REPRESENTATIVES FROM 53 AFFILIATES PROVIDED INDIVIDUALIZED TRAININGS TO 10 AFFILIATES OVER 160 PERIODIC AFFILIATE CHECK-INS.Expenses $656,983 · grants $104,894
- PUBLIC POLICY: IN 2024, THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA PRIORITIZED ADVANCING THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE LANDMARK AUTISM-RELATED LEGISLATION, THE AUTISM CARES ACT. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES INCLUDED IMPROVING SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES, WATER AND WANDERING SAFETY, LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING, MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE POLICY TEAM MET WITH APPROXIMATELY 100 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THEIR STAFF OVER THE COURSE OF 50 DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE AUTISM CARES ACT AND OTHER PRIORITY LEGISLATION. IN ADDITION, WE ENGAGED WITH ADMINISTRATION LEADERS ON KEY REGULATIONS AND GUIDANCE RELATED TO SAFETY, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH.THROUGH OUR BIWEEKLY NEWSLETTER AND REGULAR MEETINGS WITH OUR NETWORK OF 70+ AFFILIATES, THE POLICY TEAM KEPT CONSTITUENTS INFORMED ABOUT POLICY ISSUES AND RESOURCES. SOME OF OUR ADVOCATES ALSO ATTENDED THE DISABILITY POLICY SEMINAR IN APRIL. THIS EVENTCO-SPONSORED BY THE AUTISM SOCIETY AND SEVEN OTHER NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSBROUGHT TOGETHER MORE THAN 1,000 DISABILITY ADVOCATES FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. ATTENDEES PARTICIPATED IN SESSIONS COVERING A WIDE RANGE OF POLICY TOPICS AND USED THE KNOWLEDGE GAINED TO ENGAGE IN BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON MEETINGS WITH LEGISLATORS ON CAPITOL HILL, EFFECTIVELY EDUCATING THEM ABOUT THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM.THE AUTISM SOCIETY ALSO HOSTED A BOOTH AT THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES IN KENTUCKY, PROVIDING AN IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY TO EDUCATE STATE LEGISLATORS ABOUT THE NEEDS OF THE AUTISM COMMUNITY.Expenses $596,979
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 | Not 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
- 52-1020149
- 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)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 2497 (33 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,426,112
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,763,397
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,787,388 | $7,041,539 | $2,426,112 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,641,870 | $6,197,022 | $3,903,641 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,508,867 | $3,307,890 | $4,175,711 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $3,404,989 | $2,808,051 | $2,243,787 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Tracey Edwards | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 52-1020149).
Questions about AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC
- What is the EIN of AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC is 52-1020149.
- Is AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA 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 AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOSEPH JOYCE.
- Who are the officers and directors of AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 30 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $508,435 (CHRISTOPHER BANKS, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,787,388, expenses of $7,041,539 and total assets of $2,426,112 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (33)
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 23-7438084 · LEVITTOWN, NY · last filed 990 for 2024
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 94-2978690 · SAN MATEO, CA · last filed 990 for 2024
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 14-1776927 · SCHENECTADY, NY · last filed 990-EZ for 2024
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 39-1785486 · MADISON, WI · last filed 990 for 2024
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 59-2910367 · PARRISH, FL · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 23-7148438 · TOLEDO, OH · last filed 990 for 2025
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 82-0518958 · HAYDEN, ID · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 23-2578768 · ALLENTOWN, PA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 23-3070067 · WYOMISSING, PA · last filed 990-EZ for 2024
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 16-1508687 · DEWITT, NY · last filed 990-EZ for 2024
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 99-2217623 · SCRANTON, PA · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 62-1518649 · KNOXVILLE, TN · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 93-1223121 · KNG OF PRUSSA, PA · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 54-1698694 · OAKTON, VA · last filed 990 for 2025
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 52-1864361 · BALTIMORE, MD · last filed 990 for 2024
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 88-1145107 · EASTPOINTE, MI · last filed 990 for 2024
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 16-1486535 · WILLIAMSVILLE, NY · last filed 990-EZ for 2024
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 05-0381305 · RUMFORD, RI · last filed 990-N for 2024
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 61-0951851 · FAIRDALE, KY · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 61-1284444 · LEXINGTON, KY · last filed 990-N for 2025
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- UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIAL CONVENTION INC EIN 13-1656692 · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN KIDNEY FUND INC EIN 23-7124261 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SPECIAL AGENTS MUTUAL BENEFIT EIN 52-1074154 · last filed 990 for 2024