Organization for Autism Research
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Finances
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Program Expenses
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Audit Report
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Fundraising & Info
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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: 3
Organization for Autism Research meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to apply research to the challenges of autism."
Year, State Incorporated:
2001, VA
Organization for Autism Research (OAR) reports that it is dedicated to the advancement of applied autism research and aims to directly impact the day-to-day lives of autistic individuals. The organization funds autism research through two annual grants programs: the Applied Research Competition and the Graduate Research Grant program. The Applied Research Competition awards grants of up to $50,000 for research related to diagnosis, treatment, intervention, and quality of life across the life span. The Graduate Research Program awards grants between $1,000 and $2,000 to graduate students studying autism. OAR also provides evidence-based resources that help families, self-advocates, educators, and other professionals address the challenges autism presents.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Organization for Autism Research's program expenses were:
Research: $615,729
Information: $776,828
Education: $371,431
Total Program Expenses: $1,763,988
Chief Executive
Kristen Essex, Executive Director
Compensation*
$123,000
Chair of the Board
James M. Sack
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Attorney
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
14
*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, Radio, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,740,343, 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 Organization for Autism Research's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $2,165,982 |
| Special events, net | $559,211 |
| In-kind contributions | $15,150 |
| Merchandise and publications | $1,971 |
| Investment income, net | $63,445 |
| Other revenue | $25,228 |
| Total Income | $2,830,987 |
Programs: 80% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $2,830,987 |
| Total expenses: | $2,203,585 |
| Program expenses | $1,763,988 |
| Fundraising expenses | $278,130 |
| Administrative expenses | $161,467 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $627,402 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,940,939 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $3,568,341 |
| Total Liabilities | $542,315 |
| Total Assets | $4,110,656 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023, OAR received in-kind contributions totaling $15,150 in the form of legal services.
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