Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE FLUTIE FOUNDATION IS TO HELP PEOPLE AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. OUR PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EVERYDAY LIFE FOR PEOPLE AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM ALONG SEVEN KEY DIMENSIONS THAT ARE CRITICAL TO LIVING EACH DAY FULLY. WE AIM TO PROVIDE A PATH FOR EDUCATION AND/OR EMPLOYMENT; OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITY OUTSIDE OF WORK/SCHOOL; AND THE TOOLS TO BE SAFE, SUPPORTED, AND ALWAYS INFORMED.
- Income
- $3.8 million
- Spending
- $4.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 11.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 300
- Highest pay
- $169,049, executive director/fse director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 15% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $2.0 million spent. THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S GRANT PROGRAMS, GRANTS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, SOCIAL AND RECREATION ENDEAVORS, AS WELL AS SAFETY, FAMILY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDED TECHNOLOGY-SPECIFIC GRANTS TO SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ACCESS CRITICAL AUTISM-RELATED INTERVENTIONS AND SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION SPONSORED MANY EVENTS AND CONVENINGS THAT SUPPORT AND PROMOTE AUTISM ACCEPTANCE.
- $1.3 million spent. OTHER DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDED SUPPORTING YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM TO HELP THEM GROW TOWARDS THEIR CAREER AND LIFE GOALS AND PASSIONS. ALSO INCLUDED IS FLUTIE SPECTRUM ENTERPRISES, A DISREGARDED ENTITY FOR TAX PURPOSES, WHICH UTILIZES BUSINESS PRINCIPLES TO FULFILL ITS MISSION OF EMPLOYING ADULTS WITH AUTISM THROUGH PROVISION OF OFFICE SOLUTION SERVICES.
- $29,500 spent. ACCESSSPORTAMERICA- AN ADAPTIVE WATER SPORTS PROGRAM THAT GAVE 32 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WINDSURFING, HAWAIIAN OUTRIGGER CANOEING, SURFING, AND WATER-SKIING SESSIONS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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