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Autism Delaware Inc

EIN 20-2110190 · Newark, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 145 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

AUTISM DELAWARE'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM. OUR VISION IS THAT ALL PEOPLE WITH AUTISM WILL HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, GROW, AND LIVE FULL LIVES AS INCLUDED AND VALUED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR GOALS ARE: EXPAND CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE SERVICES, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES USING EVIDENCE-BASED METHODS TO SERVE AS MODELS FOR OTHERS. BUILD CAPACITY IN DELAWARE BY PARTNERING AND COLLABORATING WITH OTHER ENTITIES, LEADING A GROUP EFFORT THAT WILL PROVIDE A WIDE ARRAY OF PERSON- CENTERED, INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES ACROSS THE LIFESPAN TO MEET GROWING NEEDS IN OUR AUTISM COMMUNITY. LEAD AS A RESOURCE FOR EXPERTISE AND ADVOCACY THAT RAISES AWARENESS OF AUTISM IN DELAWARE AND ENLISTS SUPPORT FOR AUTISM ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
13.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
148
Volunteers
155
Highest pay
$147,417, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 145 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 25

    18 of 19 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $4.6 million spent. ADULT SERVICES PROGRAMMING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. THE POW&R PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED, COMMUNITY BASED VOCATIONAL SERVICES THROUGH WHICH INDIVIDUALS ENGAGE IN PAID EMPLOYMENT, VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES AS WELL AS RECREATIONAL OPTIONS. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS CONSIST OF COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS INCLUDING SUPPORTED LIVING DROP-IN SUPPORTS AND RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE. THESE SERVICES ALLOW AUTISM DELAWARE TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS NEEDED UP TO 24 HOURS PER DAY IN THEIR OWN HOMES, ALLOWING CONTINUED DEEP CONNECTIONS WITH FAMILIES AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AS WELL AS OFFERING AN ALTERNATIVE TO PLACEMENT IN GROUP HOME ENVIRONMENTS. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES: AUTISM DELAWARE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE, INDIVIDUAL FAMILY PEER SUPPORTS. THE AUTISM CARE TEAM (ACT) PROGRAM AND FAMILY NAVIGATION SERVICES SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. AUTISM DELAWARE ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND INFORMAL SUPPORT GROUPS BOTH ONLINE AND IN PERSON. THESE SESSIONS CONNECT PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND PROFESSIONALS TO SHARE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO HELP FAMILIES ACHIEVE POSITIVE OUTCOMES ON THEIR AUTISM JOURNEYS. ADULT SERVICES PROGRAMMING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. THE POW&R PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED, COMMUNITY BASED VOCATIONAL SERVICES THROUGH WHICH INDIVIDUALS ENGAGE IN PAID EMPLOYMENT, VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES AS WELL AS RECREATIONAL OPTIONS. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS CONSIST OF COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS INCLUDING SUPPORTED LIVING DROP-IN SUPPORTS AND RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE. THESE SERVICES ALLOW AUTISM DELAWARE TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS NEEDED UP TO 24 HOURS PER DAY IN THEIR OWN HOMES, ALLOWING CONTINUED DEEP CONNECTIONS WITH FAMILIES AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AS WELL AS OFFERING AN ALTERNATIVE TO PLACEMENT IN GROUP HOME ENVIRONMENTS. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES: AUTISM DELAWARE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE, INDIVIDUAL FAMILY PEER SUPPORTS. THE AUTISM CARE TEAM (ACT) PROGRAM AND FAMILY NAVIGATION SERVICES SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. AUTISM DELAWARE ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND INFORMAL SUPPORT GROUPS BOTH ONLINE AND IN PERSON. THESE SESSIONS CONNECT PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND PROFESSIONALS TO SHARE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO HELP FAMILIES ACHIEVE POSITIVE OUTCOMES ON THEIR AUTISM JOURNEYS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 February 2006.

    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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