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Lewis County Autism Coalition

EIN 47-3931045 · Chehalis, WA

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 COALITION PROMOTES LIFELONG INCLUSION AND INDEPENDENCE FOR NEURODIVERSE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, SELF- ADVOCACY, AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND EMPLOYMENT.

Income
$180,783
Spending
$143,747
Reserves
20.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 20.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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. $50,010 spent. COALITION THIS PROGRAM FURTHERS OUR MISSION TO PROMOTE LIFELONG INCLUSION AND INDEPENDENCE FOR NEURODIVERSE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, SELF-ADVOCACY, AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND EMPLOYMENT. THIS COALITION PROGRAM INCLUDES OUR ANNUAL SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON AUTISM CONFERENCE, AUTISM WALK, AND THE LINK RESOURCE CENTER.
  2. $3,419 spent. LINK THE LINK IS A PLACE FOR PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS TO FIND RESOURCES TO NAVIGATE AUTISM SERVICES IN LEWIS COUNTY. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT, SHARE AND LEARN MORE ABOUT ACHIEVING SUCCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS ON THE SPECTRUM. AT THE LINK, PARENT MENTORS ASSIST OTHER PARENTS ON OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: THE LINK, RESOURCE CENTER FOR AUTISM AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
  3. $50,160 spent. CULTIVATING INCLUSION THIS EFFORT INVOLVES COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN A COUNTY-WIDE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN THAT PROMOTES ACCEPTANCE AND EMPOWERMENT OF LEWIS COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL, BEHAVIORAL AND/OR PHYSICAL DIFFERENCES. LEWIS COUNTY PROMOTES A WELCOMING CULTURE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES. WE ACT IN MEANINGFUL WAYS THAT INSPIRE, SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE INCLUSION. OUR VISION IS A LEWIS COUNTY THAT WELCOMES ALL PEOPLE WITH RESPECT, ACCEPTANCE, UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGEMENT AT SCHOOL, WORK, AND IN OUR COMMUNITY. THERE IS AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION THAT HONORS PEOPLE WHO LEAD BY EXAMPLE.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 May 2015.

    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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