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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2025 Expires: July 2027

Autism Society of Greater Akron

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
8 11 16 17
(330) 940-1441
580 Grant St.
Akron, OH, 44311
https://autismakron.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Autism Society of Greater Akron does not meet the following 4 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 8 (Program Service Expense Ratio)
Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.

Autism Society of Greater Akron does not meet this standard because:

According to the charity's IRS Form 990 for the year-ended 12/31/2023, the charity spent $299,308.00, or 57.13%, of its total expenses ($523,883.00) on program service activities.

Standard 11 (Financial Statements)
Make available to all, on request, complete annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. When total annual gross income exceeds $1 million, these statements should be audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $1 million, a review by a certified public accountant is sufficient to meet this standard. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $250,000, an internally produced, complete financial statement is sufficient to meet this standard.

Autism Society of Greater Akron does not meet this standard because:

 

Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.

Autism Society of Greater Akron does not meet this standard because:

The charity states that it does not provide its annual report covering its activities for the past fiscal year to the public upon request.

Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.

Autism Society of Greater Akron does not meet this standard because:

Although the charity solicits for contribution on its website, https://autismakron.org/, the charity does not list its total income for the past fiscal year on its website, the charity does not list its total program expenses for the past fiscal year on its website, the charity does not list its total fundraising expenses for the past fiscal year on its website, the charity does not list its total administrative expenses for the past fiscal year on its website and the charity does not list its total end-of-year net assets for the past fiscal year on its website.

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 6

Autism Society of Greater Akron meets the remaining 15 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
To create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.

Year, State Incorporated:
2013, OH

ASGA is the premier resource for adapted community events, advocacy, education, information and referral, and support for our local Autism community. Through these five core services, ASGA safeguards the progress our society has made in awareness of the Autism community. ASGA also uses these services to promote greater acceptance of and higher quality of life for every member of our community.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Autism Society of Greater Akron's program expenses were:

Program Services Expense $299,308
Total Program Expenses $299,308

Chair of the Board
Mr. Tim Piatt, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Attorney

Board Size
15

Paid Staff Size
6

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 18.44%

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 Society of Greater Akron's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts $449,550
Program Service Revenue $42,218
Gross amount from the sales of assets other than inventory $-603
Net income or (loss) from fundraising events $-6,449
Total Income $484,716

Programs: 57% Fundraising: 16% Administrative: 27%

Total Income $484,716
Total expenses: $523,883
  Program expenses $299,308
  Fundraising expenses $81,724
  Administrative expenses $142,851
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-39,167
Beginning Net Assets $621,888
Other Changes In Net Assets $10,872
Ending Net Assets $593,593
Total Liabilities $40,357
Total Assets $593,593

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Report completed by:
BBB of Akron