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Autism Cares Foundation

EIN 41-2252110 · Richboro, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AUTISM CARES FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED TO OFFER LIFE-ENRICHING EXPERIENCES FOR THE AUTISM SPECTRUM COMMUNITY IN A SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. WE PROVIDE CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL INTERACTION THROUGH THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT WE OFFER. OUR FUNDS ARE USED TO SPONSOR OUR MANY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AS WE DO THIS AT NO CHARGE TO THE PARTICIPANT OR THEIR FAMILY. OUR BELIEF IS THAT COST SHOULD NEVER BE AN OBSTACLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF OUR PROGRAMS OR EVENTS. OUR PROGRAMS EXTEND TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRE FAMILY NETWORK, SO SIBLINGS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS CAN JOINTLY PARTICIPATE IN OUR ACTIVITIES. WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR ADULTS HAVING AUTISM AND OTHER IDDS.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
24
Volunteers
102
Highest pay
$160,099, coo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    9 of 15

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

  • 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. $606,279 spent. IN KEEPING WITH THE MISSION AND VALUES OF AUTISM CARES FOUNDATION, OUR ADULT SERVICES DIVISION IS DESIGNED TO PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO PROVIDE INTEGRATIVE RESOURCES FOR LIFE ENRICHMENT IN A SAFE AND RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT.
  2. $238,779 spent. THE AUTISM CARES FOUNDATION HOSTS EVENTS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THESE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES SPAN A WIDE RANGE OF OFFERINGS GIVING APPEAL TO MANY DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS AND ABILITY SETS, ENHANCING THE LIFE EXPERIENCES OF THOSE THAT PARTICIPATE. OUR EVENTS RANGED FROM MONTHLY "BOUNCE" OUTINGS, TO BOWLING, MOVIE NIGHTS, ARCADE OUTINGS, SINGING AND MORE.
  3. $130,656 spent. ACFS PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM EMPOWERS ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DISABILITIES TO THRIVE IN THE WORKFORCE BY FOCUSING ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS LIKE COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING. THROUGH PERSONALIZED EVALUATIONS, JOB CARVING, AND EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS, ACF CREATES CUSTOMIZED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT ALIGN WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL'S STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT, TRAINING, AND PEER NETWORKS TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SUCCESS AND JOB RETENTIONBUILDING A MORE INCLUSIVE AND SUPPORTIVE WORKPLACE FOR ALL.

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 November 6, 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 May 2008.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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