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Health : Medical Research

Autism Research Institute

Autism Is Treatable

four stars

92.92

4182 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116
tel: (619) 281-7165   Web Site
EIN: 95-2548452

Board Leadership
Marvin Natowicz, M.D., Ph.D.
Chairman

CEO
Stephen M. Edelson
Executive Director

  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.92 four stars
  Financial 90.00 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 07/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is the hub of a worldwide network of parents and professionals concerned with autism. ARI was founded in 1967 to conduct and foster scientific research designed to improve the methods of diagnosing, treating, and preventing autism. ARI also disseminates research findings to parents and others worldwide seeking help. The ARI data bank, the world's largest, contains over 42,000 detailed case histories of autistic children from over 60 countries. ARI publishes the Autism Research Review International, a quarterly newsletter covering biomedical and educational advances in autism research.

Our Mission: To support the health and well-being of people affected by autism through innovative, impactful research and education.

The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is the hub of a worldwide network of parents and professionals concerned with autism. ARI was founded in 1967 to conduct and foster scientific research designed to improve the methods of diagnosing, treating, and preventing autism. ARI also disseminates research findings to parents and others worldwide seeking help. The ARI data bank, the world's largest, contains over 42,000 detailed case histories of autistic children from over 60 countries. ARI publishes the Autism Research Review International, a quarterly newsletter covering biomedical and educational advances in autism research.

Our Mission: To support the health and well-being of people affected by autism through innovative, impactful research and education.

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Financial

four stars

90.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 07/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, 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)		 85.3%
  Administrative Expenses 11.2%
  Fundraising Expenses 3.3%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.05
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.80
  Program Expenses Growth -15.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 1.0%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Autism Research Institute on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Autism Research Institute 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
REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $670,255
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $5,628
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $675,883
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $675,883
   Other Revenue $84,192
TOTAL REVENUE $760,075
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $794,060
   Administrative Expenses $91,279
   Fundraising Expenses $32,511
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $917,850
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-157,775
   
Net Assets $3,144,251

Charts

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$170,834 18.61% Stephen M. Edelson Executive Director

Mission

The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is the hub of a worldwide network of parents and professionals concerned with autism. ARI was founded in 1967 to conduct and foster scientific research designed to improve the methods of diagnosing, treating, and preventing autism. ARI also disseminates research findings to parents and others worldwide seeking help. The ARI data bank, the world's largest, contains over 42,000 detailed case histories of autistic children from over 60 countries. ARI publishes the Autism Research Review International, a quarterly newsletter covering biomedical and educational advances in autism research.

Our Mission: To support the health and well-being of people affected by autism through innovative, impactful research and education.

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Autism Research Institute (CA) 92.92 four stars
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Charity Contact Info

Autism Research Institute
4182 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116
tel: (619) 281-7165
fax: (619) 563-6840
EIN: 95-2548452

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Board Leadership

Marvin Natowicz, M.D., Ph.D.
Chairman

CEO

Stephen M. Edelson
Executive Director

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