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Mustard Seed Autism Project Inc

EIN 30-0573261 · Arlington, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak24 out of 100GovernanceWeak32 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF MUSTARD SEED AUTISM PROJECT, INC. IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES IN A FUN, CARING ENVIRONMENT TO FAMILIES AND CARETAKERS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
32
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$83,553, executive di

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

Weak: 24 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 142% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Weak: 32 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (1)
  1. $958,170 spent. MUSTARD SEED AUTISM PROJECT, INC. OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR STAFF MEMBERS. WE PROVIDE ONGOING TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO ENSURE OUR TEAM IS EQUIPPED WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO PROVIDE HIGH- QUALITY APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES. IN 2024, WE TRAINED 3 NEW REGISTERED BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIANS AND 1 INTERN. OVER THE YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PLAYED AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN LAUNCHING THE CAREERS OF 11 BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS, 3 OF WHOM ARE NOW CLINICAL DIRECTORS IN THEIR OWN CAPACITY. AS OUR PRIMARY SERVICE, WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND PEER GROUP ABA THERAPY. WE ALSO PRIORITIZE CAREGIVER EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS PRIORITIZING THEIR CHILD'S WELL-BEING. OUR CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT. IN 2024, WE CONTINUED TO REFINE THE QUALITY AND OUTCOMES OF THE CAREGIVER TRAINING WE OFFER. MUSTARD SEED AUTISM PROJECT, INC. OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR STAFF MEMBERS. WE PROVIDE ONGOING TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO ENSURE OUR TEAM IS EQUIPPED WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO PROVIDE HIGH- QUALITY APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES. IN 2024, WE TRAINED 3 NEW REGISTERED BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIANS AND 1 INTERN. OVER THE YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PLAYED AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN LAUNCHING THE CAREERS OF 11 BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS, 3 OF WHOM ARE NOW CLINICAL DIRECTORS IN THEIR OWN CAPACITY. AS OUR PRIMARY SERVICE, WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND PEER GROUP ABA THERAPY. WE ALSO PRIORITIZE CAREGIVER EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS PRIORITIZING THEIR CHILD'S WELL-BEING. OUR CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT. IN 2024, WE CONTINUED TO REFINE THE QUALITY AND OUTCOMES OF THE CAREGIVER TRAINING WE OFFER.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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