Program areas at Autism Speaks
We increase knowledge through research to deepen our understanding of Autism and lead to advancements in Autism diagnosis, early intervetnion, and personalized healthcare. Connected families in 50 states and 37 countries with resources and access to Autism experts. Launched two research studies to improve precision Autism care and early identification. Hosted a thought leadership summit on Autism and aging to develop programs and policies for better systems of care for older autistic people and their caregivers. Released the very first Autism by the numbers report to support individual, family and community decision-making.
We are steadfast in our commitment to improve lifelong outcomes and increase understanding and acceptance of people with Autism. Launched e-caregivers skills training enabling underserved families to build their autistic child's communication and behavior skills. Successfully advocated for state licencing laws to provide people with Autism greater access to medically necessary interventions. Engaged 2.8 million people on social media platforms where we provided resources and a supportive environment for autistic people to share their stories. Educated over 2100 people on federal and state policy changes and accessing resources.
Aided more than 1.6 million people. Autism response team provided individualized support to over 87,000 people. Provided 17 new translated resources, downloaded 25,000 times by spanish-speaking community. Led regulatory charge for access to all evidenced based Autism therapies for medicaid enrolled children. Our workplace inclusion now (win) initiative engaged over 5000 autistic job seekers and employers at events. Over 6000 jobseekers accessed the new navigating differences in the workplace course. Funded $1.6 million in grants to support next gen Autism science leaders working to develop models of care.
Grants made by Autism Speaks
Who funds Autism Speaks
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Autism Speaks
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Keith Wargo | President and Chief Executive Officer | $571,476 | 2023-03-31 |
Joseph T Vanyo | Chief Operating Officer | $321,932 | 2024-01-24 |
Kelli Seely | Chief Marketing Officer | $207,766 | 2023-03-31 |
Lisa Goring | Chief Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Officer | $278,519 | 2021-11-16 |
Andy Shih | Chief Science Officer / Senior Vice President Public Health and Inclusion / Senior Vice President , Public Health and Inclusion / Senior Vice President Public Health Research / St Public Health Research / Vice President Scientific Affairs | $309,270 | 2023-03-31 |
...and 18 more key personnel |
Financials for Autism Speaks
Revenues | FYE 03/2023 | FYE 03/2022 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $35,557,820 | $46,662,343 | -23.8% |
Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
Investment income and dividends | $636,623 | $5,064 | 12471.5% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $44,194 | $62,299 | -29.1% |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-154 | $894 | -117.2% |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $24,202 | $41,053 | -41% |
Total revenues | $36,262,685 | $46,771,653 | -22.5% |
Organizations like Autism Speaks
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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New England Center for Children (NECC) | 501(c)(3) | Southborough, MA | $131,205,445 |
Autism Society of North Carolina | 501(c)(3) | Raleigh, NC | $25,099,765 |
Epilepsy Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Bowie, MD | $17,841,214 |
Great Lakes Center for Autism Treat | 501(c)(3) | Kalamazoo, MI | $25,805,708 |
Lupus Foundation of America | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $17,248,744 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $149,451,246 |
Children's Tumor Foundation | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $16,990,325 |
The Faison Center | 501(c)(3) | Richmond, VA | $20,672,556 |
Lupus Research Alliance (ALR) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $22,699,491 |
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $47,990,598 |
Data update history
June 14, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersAutism
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 50 F St NW 360
- Washington, DC 20001
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- District of Columbia, DC
- Website URL
- autismspeaks.org/Â
- Phone
- (888) 288-4762
- Facebook page
- autismspeaksÂ
- Twitter profile
- @autismspeaksÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 20-2329938
- Fiscal year end
- March
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2005
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- G84: Autism
- NAICS code, primary
- 813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Parent of group exemption
- Central organization
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