Greenwich Autism Alliancefoundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Greenwich Autism Aliiance foundation seeks to improve the lives of families with loved ones with autism. We run a golf outing each year to raise funds and then GAA splits the proceeds with Autism NJ and local initiatives. GAA provides local grants for training supplies events support groups iPads scholarships conference attendance speakers recreation etc. We support the underserved area in NW NJ of Warren Sussex & Hunterdon Counties.
- Income
- $203,006
- Spending
- $181,873
- Reserves
- 3.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 82 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 12% on the year before.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 25 out of 100.
Independent board
5 of 250 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 (4)
- GAA GRANT PROGRAM: Families teachers therapists paras and graduate students may apply for grants from $200-$2000 to support families of differently abled children and adults with extra needs. GAA will award grants within the Northwest NJ region Warren Hunterdon and Sussex counties. Some examples of prior GAA Grants include but are not limited to initiatives as follows: - iPad for home and or school use for facilitated communication support maintenance not incl. - Technology enhancements specialized software or iPad apps for school and or home - Proloquo2Go iPad app for home and school use for facilitated communication support - Therapies such as OT Speech social skills group therapies and or therapy co-pays - Parent and or teacher attendance at Autism NJ or Penn State Autism Conferences - Teacher para or parent training or school in-service speakers and awareness assemblies - Special Education books and special education materials for home and or school - Specialty presenters for training in behavioral or special education strategies - Buddy programs Unified sports Unified recreation inclusion events and social skills programs - After school clubs or inclusive recreation opportunities for students and adults with extra needs - Autism Awareness month activities for school or community events - Tuition for summer camp attendance - Funds to enhance summer camp programs and enrichment - Safety swim lessons - Home safety equipment and or tracking systems such as Project Lifesaver Angel Sense etc. - Home therapies such as ABA DIR Behavior support special education training
- Donations to AUTISM NEW JERSEY the State autism advocacy organozation to support families and individuals with autism including but not limited to: awareness and acceptance programs teacher materials and teacher training conference attendance scholarships classroom literature and supplies etc.
- PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS: monthly parent support groups rent for the Page One Resource Center Branching Out FOundation social skills groups grants recreation events incl. sensory ffriendly trampoline nights biannual sensory friendly evenongs at Crayola Experience speaker events in partnership with the Arc awareness events with local schools supplies refreshments literature and misc supplies for events and meetings etc.
- ADDITIONAL GAA PROGRAMS: 1. $21,890 OUTREACH and support of other local organizations and programs supporting families with special needs such as Parents of Autistic Children POAC ASA LEHIGH VALLEY BLUE BRIDGE AUTISM TRAINING LEE SERVICES ARC ARC Camp Warren High School Unified programs etc. 2. $20,000 PhD scholarships to Rutgers University two $10,000 scholaarships to graduate students in the Graduate School of Psychology Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center DDDC 3. $5,000 to NJ Daredevils special hockey organization American Special Hockey Association ASHA
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 August 2025.
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 November 2007.
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 November 4, 2026.
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