LITTLE FRIENDS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC

EIN: 270076827 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

WARRENVILLE, IL

Total Revenue
$794,221
Total Expenses
$938,868
Total Assets
$131,054
Net Assets
$-911,163
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
MIKEL BRIGGS
Phone
6302811821
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LITTLE FRIENDS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $794K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 20% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $939K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS A FULFILLING LIFE FOR YOUR CHILD. AT THE LITTLE FRIENDS CENTER FOR AUTISM, WE HAVE A GROUNDBREAKING TREATMENT PROGRAM AND NATIONALLY RESPECTED STAFF TO EMPOWER CLIENTS FOR LIFE. TREATMENT STARTS AT A DIAGNOSIS - WHEN WE CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR YOUR CHILD - AND CONTINUES THROUGH SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS, APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS, SPEECH THERAPY AND MORE. WITH A PLAN TAILORED TO THEIR STRENGTHS AND NEEDS, YOUR CHILD WILL DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO FLOURISH IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $808,427 Revenue: $792,184

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS PROGRAMS:AUTISM EVALUATION CLINIC - AT OUR AUTISM EVALUATIONS ARE OUTSOURCED TO GROW WELLNESS. SPEECH THERAPY - OUR EXPERT SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS HELP CLIENTS DEVELOP LANGUAGE...

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AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS PROGRAMS:AUTISM EVALUATION CLINIC - AT OUR AUTISM EVALUATIONS ARE OUTSOURCED TO GROW WELLNESS. SPEECH THERAPY - OUR EXPERT SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS HELP CLIENTS DEVELOP LANGUAGE AND CONVERSATION SKILLS - ASSETS FOR A HEALTHY SOCIAL LIFE.SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS - WITH OUR SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS AND PEER PAIRS, CHILDREN WILL LEARN CRITICAL SKILLS LIKE EYE CONTACT, CONVERSATION AND MORE. A LICENSED CLINICAL COUNSELOR AND SOCIAL WORKER WILL GUIDE CLIENTS AS THEY LEARN THE SKILLS OF A COMMUNITY MEMBER AND DEVELOP MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS FOR LIFE.APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS - WITH APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS, OUR EXPERTS TAILOR A DYNAMIC EDUCATION PLAN FOR EACH CLIENT; SO THEY CAN LEARN INVALUABLE SKILLS AT THE RIGHT PLACE, IN THE IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THEM. AS THEY DEVELOP SKILLS IN FIELDS LIKE MATH, READING AND COMMUNICATION, WE ADAPT THEIR PROGRAM TO KEEP PACE WITH THEIR GROWTH.TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES - FOR PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS, UNDERSTANDING AUTISM IS CRITICAL. OUR INSTRUCTORS OFFER REALISTIC, USABLE ADVICE ON TOPICS RANGING FROM AUTISM TREATMENTS TO PROACTIVE BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT. NO MATTER HOW EXPERIENCED, EVERY PARENT AND PROFESSIONAL CAN LEARN FROM OUR PROGRAMS AND CONNECT WITH OTHER CARETAKERS. WE OFFER ON-SITE TRAINING AS WELL AS IN-SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,037
Program Service Revenue $792,184
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $794,221

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $808,427
Other Expenses $938,868
TOTAL EXPENSES $938,868

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $794,221 $993,649 -0.2%
Expenses $938,868 $993,500 -0.1%
Net Income $-144,647 $149 -971.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
18

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
6
$357,865
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
THOMAS CONNORS CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAY KINNEY VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN KOBE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT JOHANSON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAT ADAMATIS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN BRIDGES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARLA HARMON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC JONES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY LOSH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY LOSURDO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATASHA MARRINER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAJ PATEL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE RUBLE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN SCHARAFIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN SIEVE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM VAN SOMEREN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE THOMPSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKEL BRIGGS PRESIDENT/CEO 2.00
Officer
$0 $7,515 $230,707
MARY TAYLOR CFO/VP OF FINANCE 1.90
Officer
$0 $2,761 $127,158
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 $794,221 $938,868 $131,054 $-144,647
2024 $993,649 $993,500 $24,792 $149
2023 $881,583 $790,442 $31,769 $91,141
2022 $535,937 $711,955 $16,735 $-176,018
2021 $389,824 $552,333 $36,709 $-162,509
2020 $788,940 $943,063 $29,902 $-154,123
2019 $931,021 $992,438 $24,515 $-61,417
2018 $975,807 $891,415 $42,467 $84,392
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