Autism Speaks
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Autism Speaks meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to create an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan."
Year, State Incorporated:
2005, DE
Autism Speaks (AS) reports that it seeks global understanding and acceptance of people with autism. The organization also seeks to be a catalyst for life-enhancing research breakthroughs. AS strives to increase early childhood screening and timely interventions, improve the transition to adulthood, and ensure access to reliable information and services throughout the life span. Some $8,614,414 or 12% of AS' program expenses were carried out in conjunction with fundraising appeals.
For the year ended March 31, 2024, Autism Speaks's program expenses were:
| Understanding and acceptance | $76,630,237 |
| Services and support | $14,174,091 |
| Science | $12,447,574 |
| Total Program Expenses | $103,251,902 |
Chief Executive
Keith Wargo, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$627,494
Chair of the Board
Thomas Frazier II,Ph.D.
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Professor of Psychology, John Carroll University
Board Size
29
Paid Staff Size
129
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
Autism Speaks incurred joint costs of $14,204,092 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $8,503,377 was allocated to program expenses, $4,632,638 was allocated to fundraising expenses, and $1,068,077 was allocated to administrative expenses.
Fundraising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $93,399,581, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Autism Speaks's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| In-kind contributions and donated services | $70,455,765 |
| Major gifts and other contributions | $14,744,909 |
| Walk program and retail partners | $11,537,086 |
| Special and community events | $7,972,881 |
| Other income | $1,800,413 |
| Governmental grants | $226,026 |
| Total Income | $106,737,080 |
Programs: 91% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 3%
| Total Income | $106,737,080 |
| Total expenses: | $113,823,460 |
| Program expenses | $103,251,902 |
| Fundraising expenses | $7,546,627 |
| Administrative expenses | $3,024,931 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-7,086,380 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $41,753,171 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $34,666,791 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,502,785 |
| Total Assets | $38,169,576 |
Note: For the year ended March 31, 2024, Autism Speaks reported in-kind donations totaling $70,455,765 including donated media ($68,754,582), other donated assets and services ($984,299), and professional advertising and services ($716,884),
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