Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

The Divisionon Autism and Developmental Disabilities of the

EIN 43-1519108 · Arlington, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities DADD is a non-profit organization composed of people committed to enhancing the quality of life of children youth and adults with autism intellectual disability and or other developmental disabilities. DADD seeks to promote and disseminate research-based practice in education thus ensuring the continued advancement of positive educational and life outcomes for people with autism intellectual disability and or other developmental disabilities.

Income
$427,353
Spending
$413,754
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
14.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$9,600, etadd editor

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

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.6 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 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 61 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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

    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. $299,803 spent. DADD Conference - Conference is for educators administrators researchers college instructors and related professionals working in the field of autism intellectual disability and or developmental disabilities. DADDs conference presents the most current research and practice recommendations related to improving educational outcomes for individuals with autism autistic individuals intellectual disability and or developmental disabilities. The conference program features interactive lectures panels roundtables collaboratives and poster presentations networking socials an exhibit hall and other opportunities to engage with colleagues and leaders in the field. Expenses include conference coordinator stipend hotel fees conference meals audiovisual poster rental nametags event fees Paypal registration fees Cvent registration site. Revenue includes conference registration and exhibitor fees.
  2. $38,130 spent. Publication - Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities is a journal published quarterly that focuses on the education and welfare of persons with autism spectrum intellectual disability and developmental disabilities. ETADD features research and expository manuscripts and critical reviews of the literature. Major emphasis is on identification and assessment educational programming characteristics training of instructional personnel rehabilitation prevention community understanding and provisions and legislation. Expenses include publication costs and ETADD editor stipends. Revenue includes subscriptions and copyright of ETADD articles.
  3. $66,948 spent. Membership Benefits: DADD is a non-profit organization with members. Revenue includes membership dues. Expenses include awards communication Constant Contact webinars socials professional development and educational resources on our website and 2 publications 1. ETADD. 2. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities FOCUS. FOCUS is a journal published quarterly that focuses on practical educational and treatment suggestions for teachers trainers and parents of persons with autism or other pervasive developmental disabilities. FOCUS offers original research reports position papers reflecting diverse philosophical and theoretical positions effective intervention procedures descriptions of successful programs and media reviews. The FOCUS expense is for member subscriptions. A benefit of membership is networking and receiving the opportunity to be on committtees with professionals in the field including board members. Members can participate in mentorship with board members. Board members provide regional professional development for members.

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 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 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 January 1990.

    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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.