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 promote solutions across the spectrum and throughout the life span for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; to increase the understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and to advance research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions."
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 ($9,333,229, or 12%) of AS programs are conducted in conjunction with fund raising appeals.
For the year ended March 31, 2021, Autism Speaks's program expenses were:
| Science | $10,867,129 |
| Services and support | $15,003,899 |
| Understanding and acceptance | $36,790,174 |
| Total Program Expenses | $62,661,202 |
Chief Executive
Angela Geiger, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$651,859
Chair of the Board
Brian L. Harper
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee, RPT Realty
Board Size
26
Paid Staff Size
146
*2020 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, Corporate solicitation
Autism Speaks incurred joint costs of $12,928,862.00 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $6,985,654 was allocated to program expenses, $4,545,794 was allocated to fundraising expenses, and $1,397,414 was allocated to administrative expenses.
Fundraising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $76,023,563, 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 for the year ended March 31, 2021.
Source of Funds
| Other income | $1,671,065 |
| Special and community events | $3,257,160 |
| Government grants | $3,596,687 |
| Walk program and retail partners | $12,562,376 |
| Major gifts and other contributions | $26,336,176 |
| In-kind contributions and donated services | $30,271,164 |
| Total Income | $77,694,628 |
Programs: 85% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 5%
| Total Income | $77,694,628 |
| Total expenses: | $73,317,338 |
| Program expenses | $62,661,202 |
| Fundraising expenses | $6,947,406 |
| Administrative expenses | $3,708,730 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $4,377,290 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $43,194,006 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $47,571,296 |
| Total Liabilities | $6,674,618 |
| Total Assets | $54,245,914 |
Note: According to AS's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2021, the organization eported in-kind income of $30,271,164 including media ($28,249,355), other donated goods and services ($1,054,091), and professional advertising and other services ($967,718).
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