Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin does not meet the following 4 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 9 (Fund Raising Expense Ratio)
Spending should be no more than 35% of related contributions on fund raising. Related contributions include donations, legacies, and other gifts received as a result of fund raising efforts.
Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin does not meet this Standard because:
- According to the organization's 2019 IRS Form 990, Autism Society Wisconsin's fund raising costs were 53% ($23,766) of related contributions, which totaled $45,116.
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 Wisconsin does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization states it does not have an annual report covering activities conducted during 2019.
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 Wisconsin does not meet this Standard because the organization’s website, https://www.asw4autism.org/, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:
- A summary of 2019 program service accomplishments.
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization's website, www.autismgreaterwi.org, does not provide access to a privacy policy.
Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin meets the remaining 16 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1983, WI
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Affiliates
Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin, West Central Region
Autism Society of Central Wisconsin
Autism Society of Northeast Wisconsin
Autism Society of the Lakeshore
Autism Society of the Fox Valley
Autism Society of the Lakeshore
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Stated Purpose
"to improve the lives of all affected by autism."
The Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin provides a community for those affected by autism, and those who care about increasing the quality of life for those affected by autism, in a 53 county service area. The organization reports offering five core service areas: advocacy, community, education, support, and information and referral.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin's program expenses were:
Program services |
$166,252 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$166,252 |
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals
Fundraising costs were 53% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $45,116, 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 Society of Greater Wisconsin's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Educational programs and conferences |
$196,992 |
Grants and contributions |
$54,412 |
Investment income, net |
$1,346 |
Special events, net |
($9,296) |
Total Income |
$243,454 |
- Programs: 70%
- Administrative: 20%
- Fundraising: 10%
Total Income |
$243,454 |
Program expenses |
$166,252 |
Fundraising expenses |
$23,766 |
Administrative expenses |
$47,595 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$237,613 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$5,841 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$219,929 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$225,770 |
Total Liabilities |
$26,523 |
Total Assets |
$252,293 |