FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2000

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Donna Swanson

Phone

8606938809

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM INC, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM: HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,048,562 Revenue: $1,040,389

THE FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM FRESH START SCHOOL IS A CONNECTICUT STATE APPROVED SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, AGES 10 THROUGH 21. THE SCHOOL OFFERS A QUALITY EDUCATIONAL...

THE FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM FRESH START SCHOOL IS A CONNECTICUT STATE APPROVED SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, AGES 10 THROUGH 21. THE SCHOOL OFFERS A QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT ADDRESSES EACH STUDENT ACADEMIC, SOCIAL LEARNING AND CLINICAL GOALS.

Program 2

Expenses: $859,627

The FOCUS Level II Therapeutic Group Home is a Connecticut State licensed residential program for five adolescent males ages 14 to 21 diagnosed with Autism and histories of trauma/abuse. This...

The FOCUS Level II Therapeutic Group Home is a Connecticut State licensed residential program for five adolescent males ages 14 to 21 diagnosed with Autism and histories of trauma/abuse. This Department of Children and Families Program is an intensely clinical program that addresses the social, emotional and mental health needs of each child. The program incorporates life and social skills training, education and employment supports and helps prepare each resident for a more independent life beyond the program.

Program 3

Expenses: $789,221 Revenue: $24,120

THE FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM IS A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR SIX CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES REFERRED YOUNG ADULT MALES AGES 18 TO 25 WITH...

THE FOCUS CENTER FOR AUTISM SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM IS A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR SIX CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES REFERRED YOUNG ADULT MALES AGES 18 TO 25 WITH AUTISM AND HISTORIES OF TRAUMA AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS 24/7 SUPPORTED APARTMENT LIVING AND IS DESIGNED TO BE A PART OF THE FOCUS CONTINUUM OF CARE WHICH PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORTS TO YOUNG ADULTS/ADULTS SEEKING TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,147,458

Program Service Revenue $1,064,509

Investment Income $5,439

Other Revenue $283

TOTAL REVENUE $3,217,689

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,308,571

Fundraising Expenses $29,421

Program Expenses $2,697,410

Other Expenses $895,650

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,204,221

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,217,689	$3,268,163	0.0%
Expenses	$3,204,221	$3,148,286	+0.0%
Net Income	$13,468	$119,877	-0.9%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$200,789

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Donna Swanson	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$107,157	$1,074	$108,231
Frederick Evans	Associate Dir	40.00	Officer	$91,559	$999	$92,558
Jeff Cron	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeannette Brodeur	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Craig Ellis	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Beth McCabe	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Helen Taylor	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ruonan Wang	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel Wivell	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$3,217,689	$3,204,221	$2,559,685	$13,468
2023	$3,268,163	$3,148,286	$2,556,601	$119,877
2022	$2,786,813	$2,731,425	$2,079,844	$55,388
2021	$3,335,031	$2,784,084	$2,024,286	$550,947
2020	$2,822,891	$2,771,821	$1,877,614	$51,070
2019	$2,746,378	$2,661,686	$1,513,592	$84,692
2018	$2,692,344	$2,725,959	$1,498,200	$-33,615