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Autism Pensacola Inc

EIN 11-3643957 · Pensacola, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE HOPE, LOVE, COMPASSION AND A VOICE OF EMPOWERMENT. AS NAVIGATORS, ADVOCATES AND EDUCATORS, WE DEMYSTIFY THE AUTISM DIAGNOSIS AND CONNECT THOSE IMPACTED BY AUTISM TO A FULL CIRCLE OF RESOURCES-FROM EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ADULTS-WHO THEN CONTRIBUTE BACK TO OUR MISSION.

Income
$350,413
Spending
$392,419
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
0

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

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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

Good: 86 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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)
  1. $310,881 spent. KIDS FOR CAMP IS AN INTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SKILLS ACQUISITION AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS. APPROXIMATELY 72 CAMPERS (AGE 2-25) WORK ON THEIR ASSESSED INDIVIDUAL NEEDS IN COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS IN BOTH CLASSROOM AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS WHILE HAVING FUN WITH THEIR PEERS. 54 EDUCATORS LEARN BEST PRACTICE SKILLS AND CARRY THEM BACK TO THE CLASSROOMS ACCROSS OUR AREA. PROFECT LIFESAVER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ESCAMBIA SEARCH & RESCUE FEATURES TRACKING BRACELETS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT RISK OF WANDERING AWAY. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER TRAINING CLASSES OF ALL TYPES FOR COMMUNITY FIRST REPOSNDERS ON EFFECTIVE INTERACTIONS WITH THOSE WITH AUTISM. SEE SCHEDULE O. AUTISM PENSACOLA IMPROVES THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH AUTISM THROUGH MEMBER SERVICES WHICH INCLUDES: PEER GUIDANCE/INFORMATION VIA PHONE AND IN PERSON REGARDING AREA RESOURCES AND SCHOOL SERVICES. SUPPORT FOR AWARENESS IN SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY. OCCASIONAL COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS, INCLUDING PARTNERING ON EVENTS ACCROSS THE COMMUNITY TO INCREASE AUTISM ACCEPTANCE. RESOURCE FAIR ATTENDED BY OVER 32 ORGANIZATIONS AND OVER 70 FAMILIES. CHILDCARE EVENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL CHURCHES & AGENCIES. PROMOTION OF BOTH OUR EVENTS AND THOSE OF RELATED AGENCIES VIA WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA. VARIOUIS SOCIAL EVENTS ATTENDED BY NUMEROUS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. MONTHLY GRANDPARENT GROUP MEETINGS (AVERAGING 6 ATTENDEES). CHRISTMAS PARTY, RESPITE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. KIDS FOR CAMP IS AN INTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SKILLS ACQUISITION AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS. APPROXIMATELY 72 CAMPERS (AGE 2-25) WORK ON THEIR ASSESSED INDIVIDUAL NEEDS IN COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS IN BOTH CLASSROOM AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS WHILE HAVING FUN WITH THEIR PEERS. 54 EDUCATORS LEARN BEST PRACTICE SKILLS AND CARRY THEM BACK TO THE CLASSROOMS ACCROSS OUR AREA. PROFECT LIFESAVER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ESCAMBIA SEARCH & RESCUE FEATURES TRACKING BRACELETS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT RISK OF WANDERING AWAY. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER TRAINING CLASSES OF ALL TYPES FOR COMMUNITY FIRST REPOSNDERS ON EFFECTIVE INTERACTIONS WITH THOSE WITH AUTISM. SEE SCHEDULE O. AUTISM PENSACOLA IMPROVES THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH AUTISM THROUGH MEMBER SERVICES WHICH INCLUDES: PEER GUIDANCE/INFORMATION VIA PHONE AND IN PERSON REGARDING AREA RESOURCES AND SCHOOL SERVICES. SUPPORT FOR AWARENESS IN SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY. OCCASIONAL COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS, INCLUDING PARTNERING ON EVENTS ACCROSS THE COMMUNITY TO INCREASE AUTISM ACCEPTANCE. RESOURCE FAIR ATTENDED BY OVER 32 ORGANIZATIONS AND OVER 70 FAMILIES. CHILDCARE EVENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL CHURCHES & AGENCIES. PROMOTION OF BOTH OUR EVENTS AND THOSE OF RELATED AGENCIES VIA WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA. VARIOUIS SOCIAL EVENTS ATTENDED BY NUMEROUS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. MONTHLY GRANDPARENT GROUP MEETINGS (AVERAGING 6 ATTENDEES). CHRISTMAS PARTY, RESPITE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $1,351 spent. OTHER ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORGANIZATION
  3. OTHER ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORGANIZATION

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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