EIN 31-1724698

Focus Center for Autism

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
64
City
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Focus Center for Autism helps children and adults with autism achieve their full potential. The center includes a residential program, FOCUS Level II Therapeutic Group Home, for five adolescent males with autism and histories of trauma or abuse, which is licensed by the Connecticut State Department of Children and Families. They also offer a supportive housing program for six young adult males referred by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, who have autism and histories of trauma and mental health issues.
Total revenues
$2,786,813
2022
Total expenses
$2,731,425
2022
Total assets
$2,079,844
2022
Num. employees
64
2022

Program areas at Focus Center for Autism

The Focus Center for Autism fresh start school is a Connecticut state approved special education program for children with Autism, ages 10 through 21. The school offers a quality educational experience that addresses each student academic, social learning and clinical goals.
The Focus Center for Autism supportive housing program is a residential program for six Connecticut department of mental health and addiction services referred young adult males ages 18 to 25 with Autism and histories of trauma and mental health issues. The program offers 24/7 supported apartment living and is designed to be a part of the Focus continuum of care which provides training and supports to young adults/adults seeking to live as independently as possible.
The FOCUS Level II Therapeutic Group Home is a Connecticut State licensed residential program for five adolescent males ages 14 to 21 diagnosed with Autism and histories of trauma/abuse. This Department of Children and Families Program is an intensely clinical program that addresses the social, emotional and mental health needs of each child. The program incorporates life and social skills training, education and employment supports and helps prepare each resident for a more independent life beyond the program.

Who funds Focus Center for Autism

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Northwest Community Bank FoundationWorkforce Development$7,500
Advocare FoundationSpecial Education Center for Students 10 Through 21; Adult Support Services.$6,000
Network for GoodUnrestricted$5,153
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Focus Center for Autism

NameTitleCompensation
Donna SwansonExecutive Director$100,162
Carol Doiron, LCSWEducational Director, Fresh Start School
Adam CohenProgram Director of DCF Residential
Dan Sitcovsky, LCSWProgram Director, Autism Services
Kathy HarrisonProgram Director of DCF Residential
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Focus Center for Autism

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,804,400
Program services$967,185
Investment income and dividends$3,044
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$7,500
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$4,684
Total revenues$2,786,813

Form 990s for Focus Center for Autism

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
2019-062020-10-06990View PDF
2018-062019-05-14990View PDF
2017-062018-04-10990View PDF
2016-062017-10-02990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 14, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from American Savings Foundation
October 2, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
April 5, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Crosswicks Foundation
August 21, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
July 6, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersSchoolsDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthEducationDiseases and disordersAutism
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 452
Canton, CT 06019
Metro area
Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
County
Hartford County, CT
Website URL
focuscenterforautism.org/ 
Phone
(860) 693-8809
IRS details
EIN
31-1724698
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
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
Independent
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