Spectrum Fusion
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Spectrum Fusion's mission is to improve the lives of adults on the autism spectrum by unlocking their potential. The organization fosters belonging, builds authentic community, collaborates across sectors, and empowers individuals to find purpose.
- Income
- $302,847
- Spending
- $201,556
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 15.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 89%
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 2
Source: Form 990 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 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 30% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (4)
- $103,776 spent. Spectrum Fusion Studios: This program enhances learning and skills in media production and video editing. This allows Spectrum Fusion to hire adults on the autism spectrum with relevant degrees and offer pathways to independence. Spectrum Fusion Studios sustains and expands the organization's programs by providing high-quality video productions to other non-profits and organizations.
- $35,197 spent. Spectrum Fusion Community: The services provided by the Spectrum Fusion Community Program include social groups that offer opportunities for social connection and relationship building, foster a sense of belonging, and develop common interests. Four groups are provided to our community members. Writing Fusion: Bringing together creative adults to share their passions in scriptwriting, storytelling, short story writing, and animation.Fitness Fusion: Participants come together to exercise and develop coordination and other physical skills. (See Schedule O for continuation)Healthy Fusion: A group that teaches participants healthy eating and positive lifestyle changes while preparing a new recipe each week. Celebrations and Social Outings: The participants and their families celebrate important milestones, including graduations and birthdays. The number of persons who benefited from the Spectrum Fusion Community is sixty (60). It is well-documented that adults on the autism spectrum report feelings of loneliness and isolation. Moreover, the suicide rate for autistic adults is five times greater than adults without autism. Published research in mental health indicates that individuals who report having a sense of belonging show greater long-term success in their outcomes than those individuals who are isolated or merely have social support. The Spectrum Fusion community fosters a sense of belonging, and these outcomes are measured through its collaboration with Rice University. Spectrum Fusion collected and analyzed data, including measures of psychological well-being. Findings showed statistically significant improvement in outcomes of depression, hopelessness, and sense of belonging as measured in the Beck Depression Inventory, the Beck Hopelessness Scale, and the Sense of Belonging Scale.
- $17,089 spent. Neurodiversity: Spectrum Fusion is creating social impact enterprises as a platform for participants in the program with skills in writing, graphic art, photography, videography, filmmaking, editing, and product development. The enterprises will provide the resources, mentoring, and support for these individuals to develop intellectual properties. Participants will retain intellectual property rights for their inventions and productions.
- $14,785 spent. Neurodiversity in the Workplace: The services provided by Spectrum Fusion for the Neurodiversity in the Global Workplace program include the development of Spectrum Fusion Studios. Spectrum Fusion Studios provides a platform for creative adults on the spectrum who have the desire to work in the creative media industry but lack experience. The program advances their skills to build their media portfolios, so they have relevant experience when applying for jobs in their field. In addition, Spectrum Fusion Studios produce creative content, including videos, commercials, voiceover recording, and graphic design, for external clients. The number of persons to benefit from the program's first phase is ten (10).Published studies in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada all report high unemployment rates for adults on the autism spectrum compared to those with other disabilities. Estimates suggest that the unemployment rate is as high as 85% for autistic adults. The estimated yearly costs of individuals on the autism spectrum in the US is estimated to be $236 billion. Meaningful employment is one way of alleviating this unnecessary financial burden on society.
Source: Form 990 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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