Alecia S Coleman
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Autism Advocates mission is to provide community safety and resources for children, families and individuals impacted by Autism. To create Autism awareness, understanding and inclusion, while promoting the standard of all ability equality. To represent through information and services, that all people of all abilities are of equal value. And to unconditionally embrace and support our differences.
- Income
- $4,629
- Spending
- $141,546
- Reserves
- 5.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 65%
- Highest pay
- $51,818, executive director,treasurer,ceo
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
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2958% of income.
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 (4)
- $17,500 spent. GIVE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM made Autism Awareness appearances at schools with Ace the Autism Advocates mascot. Handing out sensory toys to Autistic students and having Autism Awareness Assemblies for traditional students to provide and promote Autism acceptance and understanding. Autism Advocates replenished school sensory rooms and provided needed items to Autism classrooms at nearly 20 schools.
- $10,000 spent. The SPEAK REACH AND TEACH PROGRAM provided speaking engagements at schools and staff meetings to provide Autism understanding. Autism Advocates covered Autism in national and local news stories, to create community, spread awareness and educate about Autism. As well as speaking at city council meetings to further advocate for Autism awareness and support. Autism Advocates was featured on podcasts, with our interviews and content receiving hundreds of thousands in views. With feature front page placements in local newspapers and national publications. News coverage garnering thousands in views online. and reaching a public consumption in the millions of viewers via television broadcasting channel.
- $10,000 spent. AUTISM AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM Our combined social media content reached millions of accounts, receiving millions of views. Autism Advocates has been instrumental in raising awareness and educating the public about Autism on both a local and national level. Collaborating with the Memphis Grizzlies NBA team to make Autism merchandise and social media impact. Making appearances on news channel 3 Live at 9 morning show, A better Memphis channel 5 news, Grind City Media's Chris Vernon show and Jessica Benson show, Fox 13, I heart Media with Mike Evans, ABC 24, and the Portia Fox show.
- $20,000 spent. AQUATISM PROGRAM, which represents Aquatic Safety and Autism, adaptive swim certified instructors and provided free water safety lessons to Autism families. To combat the leading cause of death for autistic children, who are 160 times as likely to die of drowning than their neurotypical peers. Autism Advocates has partnered with YMCA to offer this life saving resource to children with autism and their families. Aquatism is an adaptive water safety initiative designed specifically for individuals on the autism spectrum. Autism Advocates mission is to create a national standard for inclusive aquatic safety and accessibility, one that embraces neurodiversity and ensures that every child, regardless of ability, has the tools and support they need to be safe and confident around water. Adaptive supports are personalized strategies, tools, or environmental changes that help individuals with autism learn and succeed. In the water, this might include visual cues, sensory-friendly environments, communication aids, one-on-one instruction, or modified techniques tailored to a child's specific needs. By combining evidence-based practices, adaptive teaching strategies, and community collaboration, Aquatism aims to make pools, beaches, and aquatic spaces safer, more accessible, and more inclusive for all.
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 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 August 2022.
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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