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Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks enhances lives today and is accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.

three stars

83.65

One East 33rd Street 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
tel: (646) 385-8500   Web Site
EIN: 20-2329938

Board Leadership
Brian Harper
Chair

CEO
Angela Geiger
President, CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 83.65 three stars
  Financial 77.08 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 97.00 four stars
This rating was published 03/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Number of people with autism and their families served
80,697
Number of children screened for autism and other developmental delays
291,706
Number of new advocacy ambassadors recruited
116
Number of Facebook followers
1,966,620
Number of Autism Speaks supported publications
60
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This impact information is current as of March 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

two stars

77.08

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

97.00

This rating was published 03/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 74.8%
  Administrative Expenses 7.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 17.5%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.14
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.79
  Program Expenses Growth -8.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 8.7%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Autism Speaks on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Autism Speaks on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Autism Speaks (NY) 83.65 three stars
Hydrocephalus Association (MD) 88.38 three stars
Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (Apraxia Kids) (PA) 90.75 four stars
Huntington's Disease Society of America (NY) 90.00 four stars
Solve ME/CFS Initiative (CA) 89.01 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $56,040,966
   Federated Campaigns $160,166
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $3,271,847
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $258,850
Total Contributions $59,731,829
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $59,731,829
   Other Revenue $276,547
TOTAL REVENUE $60,008,376
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $30,167,176
   Administrative Expenses $3,855,047
   Fundraising Expenses $6,071,805
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $40,094,028
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $19,914,348
   
Net Assets $34,513,629

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Access to Reliable Information and Services $13,516,973 44.8%
Science/Research $10,457,580 34.7%
Awareness $6,192,623 20.5%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 03/01/2020 83.65 three stars
2017-12 12/01/2018 80.10 three stars
2016-12 12/27/2017 71.10 two stars
2015-12 09/01/2017 73.62 two stars
2015-12 06/01/2017 73.55 two stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 73.36 two stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 04/01/2016 74.38 two stars
2013-12 08/01/2015 83.56 three stars
2012-12 05/01/2014 82.54 three stars
2011-12 02/01/2013 77.92 two stars
2010-12 09/01/2012 77.70 two stars
2010-12 02/01/2012 81.12 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 82.91 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 12/01/2010 76.86 two stars
2008-12 10/01/2010 79.86 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 20-2329938
Name in IRS Master File AUTISM SPEAKS INC
NTEE Code G12
NTEE Classification Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution
NTEE Type Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Central - the organization is a parent (group ruling) and is not a church or 501(c)(1) organization.
Group Name AUTISM SPEAKS INC
Ruling Date May, 2011
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End March
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • March, 2019
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$642,909 1.60% Angela Geiger President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Autism Speaks (NY) 83.65 three stars
Huntington's Disease Society of America (NY) 90.00 four stars
Organization for Autism Research (VA) 94.75 four stars
Immune Deficiency Foundation (MD) 93.68 four stars
Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc. (CA) 96.58 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Autism Speaks
One East 33rd Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
tel: (646) 385-8500
fax: (212) 252-8676
EIN: 20-2329938

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Board Leadership

Brian Harper
Chair

CEO

Angela Geiger
President, CEO

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