AUTISM SPEAKS INC

EIN: 202329938 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$28,799,237
Total Expenses
$34,172,414
Total Assets
$29,672,783
Net Assets
$26,912,990
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
KEITH WARGO
Phone
6463858500
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

AUTISM SPEAKS INC, founded in 2005, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $28.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $34.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A: TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS: ANNE WARGO, SPOUSE OF KEITH WARGO, CEO, ACTIVELY SERVES AS AN ADVOCATE AND FEATURED SPEAKER, ADDRESSING THE CRUCIAL TOPIC OF SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING FOR AUTISM AND ITS IMPACT ON FAMILIES. IN HER CAPACITY AS A SPOKESPERSON, ANNE PARTICIPATES IN ORGANIZATION EVENTS TO REPRESENT AND PROMOTE THE MISSION OF AUTISM SPEAKS. THIS ENGAGEMENT IS CONDUCTED WITH THE EXPLICIT APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY PERSONAL EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THESE EVENTS WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THIS PROACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ALIGNS WITH OUR COMMITMENT TO RAISING AWARENESS AND FOSTERING UNDERSTANDING OF AUTISM, REINFORCING THE ORGANIZATION'S DEDICATION TO ITS MISSION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $27,828,948
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $900,106
Other Revenue $70,183
TOTAL REVENUE $28,799,237

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,463,084
Salaries & Benefits $17,046,897
Fundraising Expenses $7,528,379
Program Expenses $23,546,438
Other Expenses $15,108,433
TOTAL EXPENSES $34,172,414

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $28,799,237 $34,985,535 -0.2%
Expenses $34,172,414 $40,745,638 -0.2%
Net Income $-5,373,177 $-5,760,103 -0.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
26
Independent Members
26
Employees
168
Volunteers
35000

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
9
$1,532,747
Total Directors
28
$0
Key Employees
2
$557,102
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRIAN L HARPER CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIAN M JONES VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE T RICHARDSON VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CURTIS ARLEDGE SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELYN NANCE VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY BENARDETE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM BERNARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT R CARPENTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER CASERTA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE CHERN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY R FEIRSTEIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM FRAZIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM FRAZIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM GILES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARREN GOODE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW HIGGINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM JONES DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AIDAN KEHOE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN J MURRAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM O'CONNOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR HERBERT PARDES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUBRIANA PIERCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STUART SAVITZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT SCHWENKEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER SEIDEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR STEPHEN SHORE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN P STANBROOK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL VITALI DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH WARGO PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer
$415,337 $56,727 $472,064
JOSEPH VANYO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$346,700 $29,646 $376,346
KELLI SEELY CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$320,048 $46,414 $366,462
BRYAN KLOPACK CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$265,201 $52,674 $317,875
ANDY SHIH CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$309,227 $61,427 $370,654
JENNIFER S PODOLL SVP, CONST. ENGAGEMENT (THRU 05/2024) 40.00
Key Emp
$162,729 $23,719 $186,448
DAVID SITCOVSKY SR. DIR. POLICY & GOVT AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$187,406 $7,816 $195,222
LYNN S HAPPEL SVP, IT & DATA SUPPORT 40.00
Highest
$226,611 $52,801 $279,412
JACQLYN NEDVIN VP, PEOPLE AND CULTURE 40.00
Highest
$219,290 $10,727 $230,017
RYAN SILVER VP, FINANCE AND FACILITIES 40.00
Highest
$200,450 $7,667 $208,117
DEAN HARTLEY SR. DIR. GENETIC DISC. & TRANS. SCI. 40.00
Highest
$198,264 $37,880 $236,144
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 $28,799,237 $34,172,414 $29,672,783 $-5,373,177
2024 $34,985,535 $40,745,638 $35,344,611 $-5,760,103
2023 $36,262,685 $42,911,083 $41,380,468 $-6,648,398
2022 $46,771,653 $44,122,642 $47,834,408 $2,649,011
2021 $42,083,296 $41,166,504 $48,207,079 $916,792
2020 $53,701,450 $48,144,682 $46,226,879 $5,556,768
2020 $53,701,450 $48,144,682 $46,226,879 $5,556,768
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