Autism Society of America
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The primary purpose of the organization is to promote education and public awareness on autism and disseminate information to accomplish this goal and also to full participation and self-determination in every aspect of life for each individual.
- Income
- $112,684
- Spending
- $53,815
- Reserves
- 31.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 73%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (7)
- $1,139 spent. First Responder Training - Autism training for police officers and other first responders with information and life saving techniques to assist in encounters between professionals and children and adults with autism.
- $1,492 spent. Drowning Prevention - Training to swim instructors on how to teach kids and adults with autism to swim advocates legislatively for drowning prevention initiatives and provides grants to programs that support people with autism.
- $600 spent. Art Class for Kids - Give kids the opportunity to find their creative side while also making friends and sharing their gifts with others.
- $448 spent. Autism Hurricane Sensory Kits for First Responders - Combat stress for individuals with autism and their families to alleviate some of the anxiety that accompanies natural disasters and emergencies.
- $11 spent. CPR Training - CPR training to local areas. These trainings are in person and hands-on.
- $234 spent. Training in Transition - Educates those who work directly with adults with autism especially related to employment and independent living.
- PEERS - The UCLA PEERS program is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults who are interested in learning skills to make and keep friends.
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
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1992.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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