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Autism Society of America Los Angeles Inc

EIN 30-0243440 · Torrance, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION: Autism Society of Los Angeles (ASLA) will empower individuals with Autism and other disabilities, their families, and professionals through advocacy, education and community support to ensure an equitable quality of life for all. ASLA creates connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. VISION:We envision a future in which individuals with Autism and other disabilities can actualize their potential and fully participate in their community throughout their lifetime.

Income
$427,775
Spending
$477,788
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
11
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$81,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% 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 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 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 (3)
  1. $104,892 spent. ADVOCACY and SUPPORT: Support of the Autism and disability community in Los Angeles County at a local, state and national level. Autism Society of Los Angeles (ASLA) provides a FREE RESOURCE WARM LINE that provides valuable support for self-advocates, families and other members of the community. The Warm line is a non-emergency resource for anyone seeking support. ASLA provides assistance via phone and email on a nondiscriminatory basis to anyone in need. ASLA has a long and successful history helping all individuals and families across disabilities, the community and life-span navigate systems of support.
  2. $233,739 spent. EDUCATION: DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION, AND EDUCATING COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC. The Self Determination Program (SDP) trainings and Ongoing Support for the Self-Determination Program (SDP), facilitates training to members of the community and professionals who speak English, Spanish and Korean. The primary training includes the areas required by the Self-Determination Law, with a focus on under-served communities, cultural competency and considerations. The secondary support is to the trainees as they develop as Independent Facilitators. Through the SPEAKER SERIES initiative, ASLA provides a platform for speakers to share experiences and knowledge in a range of topics including Fair hearings, SSI, IEP's, Regional Center services, IHSS, adult transition, crisis supports, employment and residential options. In addition, ASLA provides PROFESSIONAL TRAINING for teachers and support staff to assist with techniques for successful inclusion in the classroom and community. And to university students, organizations etc. to create an environment of acceptance and inclusion. Education is ASLA's core competency.
  3. $90,704 spent. PUBLIC AWARENESS: Efforts to raise public awareness related to autism - publications, website, email blasts etc. ASLA provides trainings in order to increase AWARENESS, ACCEPTANCE and INCLUSION in the community. Since 2006, we have trained over 9,000 officers and other 1st responders through the ASLA safety initiatives. We maintain an education partnership with LAPD Mental Evaluation Unit to educate officers on having positive interactions with the autism community. ASLA helps to improve the outcomes for our community members. The SELF-ADVOCATE SPEAKERS BUREAU provides the opportunity for adults with a disability to speak in front of audiences to create acceptance of differences. This diverse team includes all disabilities and modes of communication. This creates a bridge for employment and inclusion opportunities. Engagement has been in partnership with corporations, schools, conferences, LAPD etc.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 January 2013.

    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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