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Autism Sanctuary Inc

EIN 84-4794206 · Charlottesvle, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION AS STATED IN ARTICLE II OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION: THE CORPORATION SHALL PROMOTE THE PROVEN SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND COGNITIVE BENEFITS OF CONNECTION WITH NATURE FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND BY EXTENSION, PROVIDE AGRICULTURAL WORK AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. IN FURTHERANCE OF THE FOREGOING, THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO ACQUIRE, HOLD AND MAINTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR THE PRIMARY PURPOSES OF (I) PROTECTING OR RETAINING NATURAL OR OPEN-SPACE VALUES OF REAL PROPERTY, (II) ASSURING AVAILABILITY OF REAL PROPERTY FOR FORESTAL, RECREATIONAL, AGRICULTURAL, OR OPEN-SPACE USE, (III) PROTECTING NATURAL RESOURCES, AND/OR (IV) MAINTAINING OR ENHANCING AIR OR WATER QUALITY.

Income
$279,685
Spending
$166,899
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
9.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
9
Volunteers
160

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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $105,390 spent. AUTISM SANCTUARY PROMOTES THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND COGNITIVE BENEFITS OF CONNECTION WITH NATURE FOR THOSE WITH AUTISM, AND BY EXTENSION, PROVIDES AGRICULTURAL WORK, INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND RESPITE FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. AUTISM SANCTUARY PROVIDES DISABILITY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND SIMILAR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. OUR PROGRAMS HAVE A STRONG FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE, LAND MANAGEMENT, AND THE OUTDOORS. PEOPLE RECEIVING OUR SERVICES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REGULARLY PARTICIPATE IN TRAIL WALKS, OUTDOOR EXCURSIONS, AND ACTIVITIES BASED IN SKILL-BUILDING AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, SUCH AS WORKING WITH CATTLE, VEGETABLE AND BERRY PLANTING AND HARVESTING, VERMICOMPOSTING, AND BEEKEEPING.

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 September 2020.

    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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