ASSOCIATION FOR AUTISM AND NEURODIVERSITY INC

EIN: 043376227 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

WATERTOWN, MA

Total Revenue
$6,805,721
Total Expenses
$6,395,588
Total Assets
$2,132,623
Net Assets
$1,342,898
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
BRENDA DATER
Phone
6173933824
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

ASSOCIATION FOR AUTISM AND NEURODIVERSITY INC, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $6.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $6.4M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

AANE HELPS AUTISTIC AND SIMILARLY NEURODIVERGENT PEOPLE BUILD MEANINGFUL, CONNECTED LIVES. AANE PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS WITH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT IN AN INCLUSIVE ATMOSPHERE OF VALIDATION AND RESPECT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,322,645 Revenue: $2,163,686

TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAANE HOSTS TWO ANNUAL CONFERENCES FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS, FAMILY MEMBERS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND PROFESSIONALS. AANE'S ANNUAL CONFERENCES SHOWCASE THE VOICES, STORIES...

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TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAANE HOSTS TWO ANNUAL CONFERENCES FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS, FAMILY MEMBERS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND PROFESSIONALS. AANE'S ANNUAL CONFERENCES SHOWCASE THE VOICES, STORIES AND PERSPECTIVES OF AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS, AND HIGHLIGHT CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH AND SERVICE INNOVATIONS.AANE'S TRAINING AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FACILITATES IN-PERSON AND ONLINE TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE GLOBE INCLUDING EDUCATORS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND EMPLOYERS. AANE CUSTOMIZES EACH TRAINING TO MEET THE GOALS OF THE PARTNER ORGANIZATION AND TRAINS ON TOPICS SUCH AS NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING CARE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE PRACTICES.AANE HOSTS FREE WORKSHOPS INCLUDING AUTISM BASICS, WHICH HELPS AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILY MEMBERS DEEPEN THEIR SELF-UNDERSTANDING AND THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR CHILD OR FAMILY MEMBER. ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS COVER ESSENTIAL TOPICS SUCH AS STRATEGIES FOR EVERYDAY LIVING, NAVIGATING RELATIONSHIPS, EMPLOYMENT, AND SELF-ADVOCACY. MANY WORKSHOPS ARE INTERACTIVE, FEATURING EXPERT SPEAKERS, LIVED EXPERIENCE AND PRACTICAL ADVICE.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,069,053

INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICESAANE OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AUTISTIC TEENS AND ADULTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH THEM THROUGH EDUCATION, INFORMATION, AND...

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INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICESAANE OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AUTISTIC TEENS AND ADULTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH THEM THROUGH EDUCATION, INFORMATION, AND CONNECTION. THROUGH OUR INFORMATION & RESOURCE (I&R) SERVICES AANE CONNECTS AUTISTIC ADULTS, FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS WITH NEEDED INFORMATION AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES. AANE OFFERS PARENT COACHING FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO HELP THEM NAVIGATE THEIR PARENTING JOURNEY, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL COACHING (LIFEMAP) FOR AUTISTIC TEENS AND ADULTS TO ACCESS SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, ACQUIRE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT, PLAN FOR THE FUTURE, AND MORE. AANE ALSO HAS A CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (LIFENET) FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS PROVIDING CARING SUPPORT ACROSS A FULL RANGE OF DAILY LIVING NEEDS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFESPAN.

Program 3
Expenses: $598,532

GROUP SERVICESAANE'S SUPPORT GROUPS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, ALONG WITH DISCUSSION FORUMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES TO CONNECT AND SHARE COMMON EXPERIENCES AND...

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GROUP SERVICESAANE'S SUPPORT GROUPS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, ALONG WITH DISCUSSION FORUMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES TO CONNECT AND SHARE COMMON EXPERIENCES AND INTERESTS AND LEARN ABOUT VALUABLE RESOURCES. DISCUSSION FORUMS ARE FREE, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR ANY GROUP WITH A FEE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,636,183
Program Service Revenue $2,163,686
Investment Income $5,852
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $6,805,721

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,500
Salaries & Benefits $5,513,239
Fundraising Expenses $438,884
Program Expenses $4,990,230
Other Expenses $869,849
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,395,588

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $6,805,721 $5,421,844 +0.3%
Expenses $6,395,588 $5,766,682 +0.1%
Net Income $410,133 $-344,838 -2.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
23
Independent Members
23
Employees
221
Volunteers
25

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$146,760
Total Directors
23
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BILL BRAUN TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIAN BOHANNON CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN LEAN VICE CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA KIRSHENBAUM SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANASTASIA O'MELVENY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELINA HANSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN ALVAREZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CORNELIA ELWOOD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEB PLATEK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN PINDERHUGHES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL BAREN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN LYNCH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE TEDESCO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN DANDURAND DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA STRINGFELLOW DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MARRONI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK POCHARSKI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL ROH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL BLICHER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANGEETA VERMA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEERI STEINBERG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN ERICKSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACK MICHAELS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA DATER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$141,493 $5,267 $146,760
ERICA REMI DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$102,238 $22,938 $125,176
JOSEPH O'BRIEN PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$108,294 $16,235 $124,529
MICHELLE MAJOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Highest
$100,443 $3,803 $104,246
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $6,805,721 $6,395,588 $2,132,623 $410,133
2023 $5,421,844 $5,766,682 $1,743,242 $-344,838
2022 $5,003,864 $4,816,013 $1,643,643 $187,851
2021 $4,278,793 $3,903,433 $1,408,079 $375,360
2020 $3,370,543 $3,738,858 $1,364,102 $-368,315
2019 $2,738,807 $2,858,437 $1,217,284 $-119,630
2018 $2,310,560 $2,248,392 $1,477,225 $62,168
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