THE AUTISM COMMUNITY IN ACTION

EIN: 270048002 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

IRVINE, CA

Total Revenue
$2,515,704
Total Expenses
$2,393,615
Total Assets
$1,767,216
Net Assets
$888,478
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
LISA ACKERMAN
Phone
9496404401
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE AUTISM COMMUNITY IN ACTION, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $2.4M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

PROVIDES EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND HOPE TO FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $836,326 Revenue: $260,051

FAMILY EDUCATION - THE MISSION OF TACA IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND HOPE TO FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM. WE PROVIDE NO-COST AND LOW-COST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE...

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FAMILY EDUCATION - THE MISSION OF TACA IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND HOPE TO FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM. WE PROVIDE NO-COST AND LOW-COST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE FREE WEBINARS AND TOPICAL SEMINARS, AN AUTISM WORKBOOK, THE LARGEST NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AUTISM, AND A COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE WITH VIDEO LIBRARIES, RESEARCH-BASED ARTICLES, AND DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES. TACA HAD 61,797 ACTIVE MEMBERS UTILIZING OUR PROGRAMS IN 2025. TACA FAMILIES LEARN NEW SKILLS, RESOURCES, AND INFORMATION TO BETTER SUPPORT THEIR CHILD'S HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND QUALITY OF LIFE WITH THE GOAL OF INDEPENDANCE.

Program 2
Expenses: $696,938 Revenue: $10,616

FAMILY SUPPORT - SUPPORT STRUCTURES INCLUDE A PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP WITH MORE THAN 29,000 MEMBERS, WHERE EXPERIENCED AUTISM PARENTS PROVIDE GUIDANCE, ANSWER QUESTIONS, AND FACILITATE MONITORED...

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FAMILY SUPPORT - SUPPORT STRUCTURES INCLUDE A PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP WITH MORE THAN 29,000 MEMBERS, WHERE EXPERIENCED AUTISM PARENTS PROVIDE GUIDANCE, ANSWER QUESTIONS, AND FACILITATE MONITORED SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NEED. TACA'S COMMUNITY LEADERS PROVIDE LOCAL SUPPORTS FOR FAMILIES TO NAVIGATE REGIONAL SYSTEMS AND SUPPORTS FOR AUTISM. SUPPORT ALSO INCLUDES FAMILY EVENTS AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING THAT IS INCLUSIVE AND SAFE. OUR MENTOR PROGRAM CONNECTS FAMILIES NAVIGATING THE AUTISM JOURNEY WITH EXPERIENCED PARENT MENTORS WHO OFFER ONE-ON-ONE GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, AND LIVED EXPERIENCE. TACA'S NATIONAL TEAM OVERSEES THE TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CRITICAL VOLUNTEERS WHO DELIVER SUPPORT.

Program 3
Expenses: $209,082

SCHOLARSHIPS - IN 2025 TACA AWARDED 492 TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS BROKEN OUT AS FOLLOWS: 89 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR A TOTAL OF $140,000 FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT AND PROGRAMS. RECIPIENTS CONSISTENTLY REPORT...

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SCHOLARSHIPS - IN 2025 TACA AWARDED 492 TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS BROKEN OUT AS FOLLOWS: 89 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR A TOTAL OF $140,000 FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT AND PROGRAMS. RECIPIENTS CONSISTENTLY REPORT IMPROVEMENTS IN THEIR CHILD'S HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR. 121 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FREE ATTENDANCE TO TACA FAMILY EVENTS AND OUR ANNUAL NATIONAL AUTISM CONFERENCE. 282 AUTISM WORKBOOKS (BOOK AND SHIPPING FREE) WERE DISTRIBUTED TO PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF FAMILY MEMBERS WITH AUTISM.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,225,097
Program Service Revenue $270,667
Investment Income $36,840
Other Revenue $-16,900
TOTAL REVENUE $2,515,704

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $140,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,346,365
Fundraising Expenses $409,976
Program Expenses $1,742,346
Other Expenses $899,375
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,393,615

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,515,704 $2,646,151 0.0%
Expenses $2,393,615 $2,829,366 -0.2%
Net Income $122,089 $-183,215 -1.7%
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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
13
Independent Members
11
Employees
23
Volunteers
347

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
4
$159,815
Total Directors
13
$159,815
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LISA ACKERMAN SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECT 40.00
Officer Director
$115,000 $44,815 $159,815
GLEN ACKERMAN VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN CARNEY CFO 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH BANNING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH MCCOY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBBY SAGGU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICH KREIDLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM YANG-UK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INNA KASSATKINA JONES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL OLDHAM BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CELENA HALLSTEAD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MANNY KHOSHBIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSS MITCHELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN BAKER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$127,500 $8,901 $136,401
JOAN M BAEK PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$103,946 $8,699 $112,645
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 $2,515,704 $2,393,615 $1,767,216 $122,089
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,163,858 $2,461,094 $1,950,968 $-297,236
2022 $2,056,040 $2,214,713 $1,256,173 $-158,673
2021 $2,268,080 $1,756,490 $1,429,194 $511,590
2020 $1,524,509 $1,527,770 $989,509 $-3,261
2019 $1,996,730 $2,020,219 $983,596 $-23,489
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