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Next for Autism Inc

EIN 57-1136147 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEXT FOR AUTISM TRANSFORMS THE NATIONAL LANDSCAPE OF SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM BY STRATEGICALLY DESIGNING, LAUNCHING, AND SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS. WE BELIEVE THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM DESERVE TO LIVE FULFILLING, PRODUCTIVE LIVES, SUPPORTED BY EXCELLENT SERVICES AND CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
11
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$311,524, president, ceo

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 67% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 18 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, 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 (4)
  1. $584,500 spent. COMMUNITY GRANTS: NEXT PROVIDED GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT COVER A BROAD SPECTRUM OF AUTISM AND OTHER RELATED DISABILITIES SERVICES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. THE COMMUNITY GRANTS ARE FUNDED BY PROCEEDS RAISED DURING THE 2023 NEXT FOR AUTISM'S NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS COMEDY EVENT. IN 2024, NEXT AWARDED A TOTAL OF $584,500 IN GRANTS TO 24 ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $188,638 spent. COLOR THE SPECTRUM COMMUNITY GRANTS: THE COMMUNITY GRANTS SUPPORT THE TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO ADULTHOOD IN THE FOLLOWING THREE AREAS: HOME, WORK AND SOCIAL. IN 2024, NEXT AWARDED A TOTAL OF $174,000 IN GRANTS TO 7 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS 7 STATES, ALL OF WHICH WERE AUTISTIC-LED.
  3. $91,481 spent. NEXT FOR AUTISM FELLOWS - IN 2023, NEXT LAUNCHED A NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH AUTISTIC AND NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS WHILE ALSO ENSURING NEW DSPS ENTER THE WORKPLACE TO SUPPORT AUTISTIC ADULTS. IN 2024, NEXT PROVIDED GRANTS TO 23 FELLOWS ACROSS THREE LOCATIONS. THE FELLOWS DEDICATED 10,790 HOURS TO THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) WORKFORCE, STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF AGENCIES WHILE GAINING HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN NEUROAFFIRMING SUPPORT.
  4. $1.3 million spent. NEXT CONNECTS IS A BI-DIRECTIONAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CONNECTING ADULTS WITH AUTISM TRANSITIONING INTO EMPLOYMENT TO ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONALS LOOKING TO BUILD MORE INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES GUIDELINES, STRUCTURE, AND EXPECTATIONS WHILE FACILITATING CRITICAL DEI CONVERSATIONS VIA INTERACTIVE ELEARNING MODULES. THE TRAINING IS SUPPLEMENTED BY READY TO USE RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE TO ANYONE WHO VISITS OUR WEBSITE. IN 2024, A DIGITIZED VERSION OF NEXT CONNECTS WAS LAUNCHED AND 190 ASPIRING AND ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE NATION WERE CONNECTED.NEXT FOR DEI PROVIDES COMPANIES WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BE NEUROINCLUSIVE BY PROMOTING THE MEASUREMENT AND REPORTING OF DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT DATA, AND ENCOURAGING ALL COMPANIES TO COMMIT TO PROGRESS TO TRANSFORM THE LANDSCAPE AND PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. IN 2024, NEXT PUBLISHED 8 ACTIONABLE RESOURCES PROVIDED FOR FREE TO SUPPORT COMPANIES IN BUILDING NEUROINCLUSIOVE WORKPLACES. NEXT FOR DSPS: NEXT FOR DSP, IS 4 PART ELEARNING CURRICULUM THAT ENHANCES MANDATORY COMPLIANCE TRAINING BY PROVIDING SKILL-BASED EDUCATION THAT EMPOWERS DSPS TO PRIORITIZE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THOSE UNDER THEIR CARE WHILE FOSTERING LIFELONG GROWTH. SUPPLEMENTING THE LESSONS ARE DOWNLOADABLE TOOLS (I.E., MENUS, COMMUNICATION BOARDS, ETC.) THAT DSPS CAN UTILIZE TO PUT THE LESSONS INTO ACTION. THE PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY BEING IMPLEMENTED AT THE ARC WESTCHESTER IN NY AND WOODHAVEN IN MO.

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 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 July 2003.

    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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