Autism Speaks Inc
- Assets
- $46.2m
- Revenue
- $53.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 181
- Location
- Princeton, NJ
- Founding
- 05/2011
- Data as of
- 03/2020
- EIN
- 20-2329938
Organization Overview
Autism Speaks Inc is located in Princeton, NJ. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (G12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Autism Speaks Inc employed 181 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Autism Speaks 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 03/2020, Autism Speaks Inc generated $53.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $48.1m during the year ending 03/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Autism Speaks Inc has awarded 415 individual grants totaling $48,326,554. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AUTISM SPEAKS IS ENHANCING LIVES TODAY AND ACCELERATING A SPECTRUM OF SOLUTIONS FOR TOMORROW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE INCREASE KNOWLEDGE THROUGH RESEARCH TO DEEPEN OUR UNDERSTANDING OF AUTISM AND LEAD TO ADVANCEMENTS IN AUTISM DIAGNOSIS AND PERSONALIZED HEALTHCARE. CONNECTED FAMILIES IN 50 STATES AND 37 COUNTRIES WITH RESOURCES AND ACCESS TO AUTISM EXPERTS. LAUNCHED TWO RESEARCH STUDIES TO IMPROVE PRECISION AUTISM CARE AND EARLY IDENTIFICATION. HOSTED A THOUGHT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ON CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND POLICIES FOR BETTER SYSTEMS OF CARE FOR AUTISTIC PEOPLE WITH SEVERE AND HARMFUL BEHAVIORS. RELEASED THE VERY FIRST COVID-19 AND AUTISM HEALTH REPORT SUPPORTING SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC HEALTH EFFORTS FOR GREATER FUNDING FOR COVID-19 RELIEF AND VACCINE EDUCATION.
WE ARE STEADFAST IN OUR COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE LIFELONG OUTCOMES AND INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM. LAUNCHED E-CAREGIVERS SKILLS TRAINING ENABLING UNDERSERVED FAMILIES TO BUILD THEIR AUTISTIC CHILD'S COMMUNICATION AND BEHAVIOR SKILLS. SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR STATE LICENCING LAWS TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH AUTISM GREATER ACCESS TO MEDICALLY NECESSARY INTERVENTIONS. ENGAGED 2.8 MILLION PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS WHERE WE PROVIDED RESOURCES AND A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR AUTISTIC PEOPLE TO SHARE THEIR STORIES. EDUCATED OVER 2100 PEOPLE ON FEDERAL AND STATE POLICY CHANGES AND ACCESSING RESOURCES.
AIDED MORE THAN 1.6 MILLION PEOPLE. AUTISM RESPONSE TEAM PROVIDED INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO OVER 87,000 PEOPLE. PROVIDED 17 NEW TRANSLATED RESOURCES, DOWNLOADED 25,000 TIMES BY SPANISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITY. LED REGULATORY CHARGE FOR ACCESS TO ALL EVIDENCED BASED AUTISM THERAPIES FOR MEDICAID ENROLLED CHILDREN. OUR WORKPLACE INCLUSION NOW (WIN) INITIATIVE ENGAGED OVER 5000 AUTISTIC JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS AT EVENTS. OVER 6000 JOBSEEKERS ACCESSED THE NEW NAVIGATING DIFFERENCES IN THE WORKPLACE COURSE. FUNDED $1.6 MILLION IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT NEXT GEN AUTISM SCIENCE LEADERS WORKING TO DEVELOP MODELS OF CARE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Angela Geiger President/ceo (thru 10/14/21) | Officer | 40 | $651,101 |
Joseph Vanyo Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $293,326 |
Lisa Gerbasi Strategic Initiatives & Innova | Officer | 40 | $281,655 |
Andy Shih Chief Science Officer | 40 | $269,184 | |
Stuart Spielman Svp, Advocacy | 40 | $234,160 | |
Jennifer Podoll Svp, Constituent Engagement | Officer | 40 | $221,412 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Advertising Council Inc Advertising | 3/30/22 | $698,200 |
Facebook Inc Advertising | 3/30/22 | $410,562 |
Craft Commerce Llp Creative/advertising | 3/30/22 | $4,227,119 |
Thompson Habib Dennison Inc Direct Mail Svcs | 3/30/22 | $393,903 |
Names In The News Advertising | 3/30/22 | $305,095 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $53,131,832 |
| Investment income | $398,856 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $57,203 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $53,701,450 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $510,097 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $845,277 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,322,926 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $14,537,115 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $506,726 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,429,603 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,264,587 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $160,409 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $99,498 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $590,930 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $301,673 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,310,345 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,040,419 |
| Office expenses | $1,897,770 |
| Information technology | $1,602,381 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,587,937 |
| Travel | $1,483,773 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $141,644 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $263,736 |
| Insurance | $92,945 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $48,144,682 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,354,708 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,564,463 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,681,996 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,042,389 |
| 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 | $818,454 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $21,920,530 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $276,343 |
| Total assets | $46,226,879 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,816,039 |
| Grants payable | $719,166 |
| Deferred revenue | $18,790 |
| 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 | $884,709 |
| Total liabilities | $5,438,704 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $40,788,175 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Autism Speaks Inc has awarded $3,100,590 in support to 36 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Redwood City, CA PURPOSE: SCIENCE & RESEARCH | $265,809 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: SCIENCE & RESEARCH | $246,906 |
New York, NY | | $210,000 |
Irvine, CA PURPOSE: SCIENCE & RESEARCH; SERVICES | $179,491 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SCIENCE & RESEARCH | $179,387 |
Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: Science & Research | $170,617 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Autism Speaks Inc has recieved totaling $29,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Martha And Warren Halle Foundationinc Silver Spring, MD PURPOSE: TO BENEFIT SICK CHILDREN | $25,000 |
Patsy And Michael Hochman Charitable Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Daelansa Foundation Palm Beach, FL PURPOSE: USE FOR THEIR STATED PURPOSE. | $1,000 |
Bartash Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Autism Speaks Inc Princeton, NJ | $46,226,879 | $53,701,450 |
Service Coordination Unlimited Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $4,474,883 | $7,015,271 |
Eagles Autism Challenge Inc Philadelphia, PA | $4,671,801 | $3,218,137 |
Hope & Heroes Childrens Cancer Fund New York, NY | $6,179,073 | $4,699,771 |
Sharsheret Inc Teaneck, NJ | $13,435,565 | $7,157,553 |
The Abim Foundation Philadelphia, PA | $92,491,227 | $11,488,048 |
Bringing Hope Home Inc Malvern, PA | $706,369 | $2,303,858 |
Cookies For Kids Cancer Califon, NJ | $3,410,240 | $2,364,523 |
Southern Chester County Emergency Medical Services Inc Avondale, PA | $1,825,972 | $1,565,526 |
Sharpe-Strumia Research Foundation Of The Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr, PA | $25,307,489 | $1,417,708 |
Keep A Child Alive New York, NY | $8,417,069 | $6,592,959 |
Triple Negative Breast Cancerfoundation Inc Norwood, NJ | $2,036,432 | $1,598,606 |