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Autism Society of Iowa

EIN 42-1305731 · Ankeny, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.

Income
$102,473
Spending
$95,503
Reserves
16 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
  1. $53,906 spent. AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES ASI PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES FOR FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, SUPPORT STAFF, AND RESIDENTIAL CARE PROVIDERS. ON MARCH 7, 2025, WE HOSTED A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON ADULTS WITH AUTISM ENTITLED, TURNING SETBACKS INTO STEPPING STONES FOR THOSE WITH AUTISM, WITH TOPICS SUCH AS: GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP, EMPLOYMENT, TRANSITIONING OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL, AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. 61 WERE IN ATTENDANCE. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025, WE HELD OUR ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE WITH A KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND SEVERAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS. 202 WERE IN ATTENDANCE. DURING THE CONFERENCE, WE ALSO HOSTED A RESOURCE FAIR FOR THE ATTENDEES, WITH 35 AGENCIES OR ADULTS WITH AUTISM HOSTING TABLES. WE PARTNERED WITH 6 ORGANIZATIONS WHO SPONSORED THE EVENT.IN 2025, THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA HOSTED FIVE LUNCH AND LEARNS:1. TOILET TRAINING- 31 IN ATTENDANCE2. DENTAL CARE- 18 IN ATTENDANCE3. EXPLORE PROGRAM- POST HIGH SCHOOL LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM- 40 IN ATTENDANCE4. WHAT TO DO AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS- 28 IN ATTENDANCE5. SOCIAL SKILLS- 22 IN ATTENDANCEIN 2025, ASI HOSTED THREE SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE VARSITY THEATRE.1. JANUARY- FROZEN2. MARCH- WICKED3. OCTOBER- TAYLOR SWIFT RELEASE PARTYIN 2025, ASI HOSTED THREE SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CHARLES THEATER IN CHARLES CITY.1. JUNE- LILO & STITCH2. AUGUST- SMURFS3. NOVEMBER- ZOOTOPIAIN FEBRUARY 2025, WE HOSTED A SENSORY FRIENDLY VALENTINE'S DANCE WHERE THE LIGHTS WERE ON, THE DJ PLAYED THE MUSIC SOFTLY, AND A SENSORY AREA WAS OFFERED. WE ALSO HAD REFRESHMENTS AND A PHOTO AREA. 46 WERE IN ATTENDANCE.IN JUNE 2025, WE CO-HOSTED A SENSORY-FRIENDLY GAME WITH THE IOWA CUBS WITH CHILDSERVE AND THE I-CUBS. THERE WERE SKYBOXES AVAILABLE WITH SENSORY FRIENDLY ITEMS FOR THOSE WHO NEEDED A BREAK WHICH WERE SUPERVISED BY CHILDSERVE STAFF. WE ALSO HAD AN OBSTACLE COURSE ON THE GRAND CONCOURSE AT THE STADIUM, AN AREA FOR EVERYONE TO SIT IN THE BLEACHERS TOGETHER AND A SOCIAL STORY TO HELP ATTENDEES PREPARE FOR THE DAY. ON JANUARY 16, 2025, THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA HOSTED THE AUTISM ADVOCACY AND ACCEPTANCE DAY AT THE IOWA STATE CAPITOL. THERE WAS A RALLY WITH LEGISLATORS, ADVOCACY TRAINING AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ATTENDEES TO MEET WITH THEIR LEGISLATORS. 126 PEOPLE WERE IN ATTENDANCE. THROUGHOUT 2025, ASI CONTINUED TO HOST VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, ADULTS WITH AUTISM, YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND GRANDPARENTS. THE GROUPS MEET REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE MONTH FACILITATED BY ASI STAFF OR BOARD MEMBERS.IN 2025, ASI HOSTED THREE NEW EVENTS AND COMPLETED THE PUBLISHING OF ONE BOOK:1. IN MARCH 2025, ASI PARTNERED WITH THE IOWA WILD FOR AUTISM ADVOCACY DAY WITH THE IOWA WILD. SEATING WAS IN A LESS BUSY SECTION WITH A SENSORY FRIENDLY ROOM AVAILABLE FOR ATTENDEES. 2. IN APRIL 2025, ASI CO-HOSTED A SENSORY FRIENDLY ADVENTURE WALK WITH THE BAREFOOT AUTISM CHALLENGE AT JESTER PARK. ATTENDEES WERE GIVEN SENSORY ITEMS AS WELL AS A TOUR THROUGH THE WALKING PATHS OF JESTER PARK TO COMPLETE A SCAVENGER HUNT. REFRESHMENTS WERE ALSO AVAILABLE. 62 WERE IN ATTENDANCE.3. IN JULY 2025, ASI HOSTED A "FLOAT" FOR THE CAPITOL CITY PRIDE PARADE. ATTENDEES HELPED DECORATE A VEHICLE, WALKED THE PARADE ROUTE AND HANDED OUT SENSORY ITEMS AND AUTISM BRACELETS TO THE CROWD. 8 WERE IN ATTENDANCE.4. IN FEBRUARY 2025, THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA RELEASED A COLLABORATIVE BOOK AND E-BOOK THROUGH AMAZON ENTITLED: "HEAR ME SPEAK: UNDERSTANDING AUTISM THROUGH OUR VOICES". EDITED BY THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF IOWA, THE BOOK SHARED PERSONAL STORIES, INSIGHTS, AND EXPERIENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE AUTISM COMMUNITY. MOST OF THE CHAPTERS SUBMITTED CAME FROM ATTENDEES IN THE ASI ADULT SUPPORT GROUP AND PARENT SUPPORT GROUP.

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2013.

    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 September 2014.

    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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