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Madison House Autism Foundation Inc

EIN 32-0260393 · Rockville, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak17 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MADISON HOUSE AUTISM FOUNDATION'S (MHAF) MISSION IS TO CREATE AWARENESS OF THE LIFESPAN CHALLENGES AUTISTIC ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FACE; AND TO FINDING, DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING THE SOLUTIONS THAT ALLOW ADULTS WITH AUTISM TO MAKE CHOICES, LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE, HOLD JOBS, FEEL CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND BECOME PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF OUR SOCIETY.

Income
$934,343
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-51.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
18
Volunteers
329
Highest pay
$77,186, managing director and cfo

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: 17 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 79% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 79% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 83% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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, 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. $850,328 spent. MADISON FIELDS PROJECT - MHAF CONTINUES TO DEVELOP A RURAL COMMUNITY AND REPLICABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ON A 400-ACRE FARM, 30 MILES NORTH OF WASHINGTON, DC. MADISON FIELDS HAS IMPLEMENTED JOB DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION THERAPEUTIC RIDING, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEUROTYPICAL POPULATIONS AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ("I/DD"). GROUPS SUCH AS WOUNDED VETERANS MAY USE THE FARM FOR SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER IN SUPPORT OF I/DD ADULTS, OR SHARE IN BENEFITTING FROM EXISTING EMPLOYMENT AND SERVICE PROGRAMS AT MADISON FIELDS.
  2. $30,740 spent. HOUSING - THE AUTISM HOUSING NETWORK ("AHN") IS A MHAF PROJECT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER DEVELOPERS, PARENTS, ADULTS WITH AUTISM, AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO INNOVATION. THIS ONLINE COMMUNITY CONTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE OF HOUSING OPTIONS AND RESOURCES INCLUDING TOOLKITS, RESEARCH STUDIES, DESIGN TIPS AND MORE. INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING NEW HOUSING OPTIONS CAN MEET, SHARE IDEAS, COMBINE THEIR EFFORTS AND START BUILDING THE FUTURE. BEGINNING IN 2013, MHAF SPEARHEADED THE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY CHOICE ("CCC"), A NATIONAL COLLABORATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, DISABILITY RIGHTS ADVOCATES, PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS, AND HOUSING AND SERVICES PROVIDERS TO ADVANCE THE PRINCIPLE THAT COMMUNITY CAN BE EXPERIENCED IN MANY RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS. MORE THAN 150 GROUPS ACROSS THE USA HAVE SIGNED ON TO SUPPORT THE CCC.COMMUNITY INITIATIVES CONSIST OF WORKSHOPS, ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING PARTNERS, AND WORKING TO HELP LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS' JUMPSTART HOUSING PROJECTS.
  3. $31,300 spent. AWARENESS/ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH - MHAF GENERATES A NATIONAL CONVERSATION AROUND ISSUES IMPACTING ADULTS WITH AUTISM THROUGH ORIGINAL CONTENT, VIDEO, AND STORYTELLING. MHAF CREATES HIGH-QUALITY RESOURCES AND DIGITAL CONTENT TO HELP ADULTS ON THE SPECTRUM AND THEIR FAMILIES NAVIGATE COMPLEX AREAS INCLUDING HOUSING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL CARE, LEGAL ISSUES, AND FINANCIAL PLANNING. THIS ENGAGEMENT ENABLES MHAF TO FORM MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH ITS SUPPORTERS WHILE EMPOWERING THEM WITH THE INFORMATION AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO MAKE POSITIVE STRIDES IN THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES. MOST NOTABLE, MADISON HOUSE CREATED SHAREABLE STORIES, EACH INTRODUCING A LIFESPAN CHALLENGE FACING AN INDIVIDUAL 21+ ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND BUILDING A LONG-TERM NATIONAL STRATEGY TO LAUNCH AUTISM AFTER 21 DAY ON APRIL 21ST.

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 July 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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