The Autism Community In Action

Organization Overview

The Autism Community In Action is located in Irvine, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (G84) the organization is classified as: Autism, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Autism Community In Action employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Autism Community In Action 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 12/2021, Autism Community In Action generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDES EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND HOPE TO FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FAMILY EDUCATION - THE MISSION OF TACA IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND HOPE TO FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM. WE PROVIDE NO-COST AND LOW-COST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TICKETED PROGRAMS TO ENSURE EQUITY IN ACCESS. EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE FREE MONTHLY WEBINARS AND TOPICAL SEMINARS, A FREE AUTISM JOURNEY GUIDE, THE LARGEST NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AUTISM, AND A COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE WITH VIDEO LIBRARIES, RESEARCH-BASED ARTICLES, AND DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES. TACA ALSO DELIVERS A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WITH EDUCATION CONTENT TO MORE THAN 80,000 MEMBERS. IN 2021 EDUCATION PROGRAM ATTENDANCE WAS 12,235; A 15% INCREASE IN REACH FROM 2020. 95% OF MEMBERS CREDITED TACA EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVED OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. THIS YEAR TACA INVESTED IN A DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ALLOWS US TO EXTEND OUR REACH TO OUR ENTIRE NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP BASE.


FAMILY SUPPORT - IN 2021, 42,000 FAMILIES INTERACTED WITH TACA SUPPORT NETWORKS AND INITIATIVES. SUPPORT STRUCTURES INCLUDE A PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP WITH MORE THAN 14,800 MEMBERS, WHERE EXPERIENCED AUTISM PARENTS PROVIDE GUIDANCE, ANSWER QUESTIONS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO FAMILIES IN NEED. TACA'S CHAPTERS PROVIDE LOCAL SUPPORTS FOR FAMILIES TO NAVIGATE REGIONAL SYSTEMS AND SUPPORTS FOR AUTISM. EACH CHAPTER IS LED BY A VOLUNTEER CHAPTER COORDINATOR, WHO HAS EXPERTISE IN MENTORING AND SUPPORTING OTHER FAMILIES ON AN AUTISM JOURNEY. IN 2021, TACA MATCHED 545 NEW FAMILIES WITH EXPERIENCED AND TRAINED PARENT MENTORS TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORTS TO FAMILIES. SUPPORT ALSO INCLUDES FAMILY EVENTS AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING THAT IS INCLUSIVE AND SAFE. TACA PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO CALL OUR OFFICES, CONNECTING THEM WITH APPROPRIATE SUPPORT STRUCTURES TO MEET THEIR NEEDS. TACA'S NATIONAL TEAM OVERSEES THE TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CRITICAL VOLUNTEERS WHO DELIVER SUPPORT. 91% OF MEMBERS CREDITED TACA SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVED OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. IN 2021, TACA GRANTED THE NATIONAL AUTISM SOCIETY $20,000 FOR THEIR BIG RED SAFETY BOX PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM GIVES A TOOLKIT TO FAMILIES CARING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM, THAT MAY ASSIST THEM IN PREVENTING, AND RESPONDING TO, WANDERING-RELATED EMERGENCIES.


SCHOLARSHIPS - TACA AWARDED $264,209 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TREATMENT OR FOR PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THROUGH NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE THE NATIONAL TACA AUTISM CONFERENCE, AND FAMILY EVENTS INCLUDING SENSITIVE SANTA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa Ackerman
Secretary/executive Direct
$77,000
Dan Carney
CFO
$0
Glen Ackerman
President
$0
Celena Hallstead
Director
$0
Robby Saggu
Director
$0
Erich Kreidler
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,024,204
Related organizations$0
Government grants $174,047
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,261,203
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $111,271
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,459,454
Total Program Service Revenue$93,295
Investment income $1,804
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$283,764
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$4,859
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,268,080

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Autism Community In Action has awarded $12,095 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LOUDOUN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

PURPOSE: AUTISM PROGRAM FOR KIDS/TEENS

$6,899

TOGETHER AS ONE

PURPOSE: AUTISM PROGRAM FOR KIDS/TEENS

$5,196
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that The Autism Community In Action has recieved totaling $268,371.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Warne Family Charitable Foundation

Irvine, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL USE

$113,300
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HEALTH

$42,755
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$28,471
Devto Support Foundation

Newport Beach, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES/MENTAL HEALTH

$25,000
O L Halsell Foundation

Costa Mesa, CA

PURPOSE: OPERATING FUNDS

$20,000
Glen And Dorothy Stillwell Charitable Trust

Pasadena, CA

PURPOSE: AUTISM EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAM

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$59,844
Earnings$10,565
Admin Expense$700
Net Contributions$25,000
Ending Balance$94,709

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