Health : Medical Research
Autism Research Institute
Autism Is Treatable
Board Leadership
Marvin Natowicz, M.D., Ph.D.
Chairman
CEO
Stephen M. Edelson
Executive Director
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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.
Impact Information
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Financial
90.00
Accountability & Transparency
100.00

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% |
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.
Highly Rated
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Autism Research Institute (CA) | 92.92 | |
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Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, Inc. (VA) | 87.32 | |
American Skin Association (NY) | 85.57 |