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Autism Society of Minnesota

EIN 41-1718029 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA (AUSM) IS TO CREATE CONNECTIONS, EMPOWERING EVERYONE IN THE AUTISM COMMUNITY WITH THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO LIVE FULLY. AUSM SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ALL WHO ARE A PART OF THE MINNESOTA AUTISM COMMUNITY, WITH A FUNDAMENTAL COMMITMENT TO ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, SUPPORT, COLLABORATION, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
22
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$114,426, executive di

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 56% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 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 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 (5)
  1. $696,202 spent. COUNSELING: AUSM PROVIDED NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING THERAPY SERVICES TO 308 CLIENTS IN 2025, TOTALING OVER 4,056 HOURS OF COUNSELING.
  2. $500,708 spent. SUMMER CAMPS: WE RAN SIX SESSIONS OF CAMP DURING SUMMER 2025, HOSTING 272 CAMPERS AGED 10-50. SUMMER CAMPS OFFERED BT THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA PROVIDE A WELCOMING, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE AUTISTIC YOUTH AND ADULTS CAN BUILD FRIENDSHIPS, PRACTICE INDEPENDENCE, AND EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF TRADITIONAL SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN A SETTING DESIGNATED FOR THEIR NEEDS.
  3. $290,153 spent. MULTICULTURAL GRANT PROGRAMS: IN 2025, WE CONTINUED OUR WORK SERVING THE BIPOC COMMUNITY WITH A FOCUS ON PARENT SUPPORT, THROUGH GRANTS FROM THE MN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. WE HOSTED 4 WORKSHOPS TAILORED TO THE BIPOC COMMUNITY, REACHING NEARLY 200 PEOPLE. WE ALSO HELD MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS FOR BIPOC PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND PROVIDED INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FREE OF CHARGE.
  4. $211,033 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND INFORMATION & RESOURCES.
  5. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND INFORMATION & RESOURCES.

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 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 April 2010.

    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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