Actors for Autism

EIN: 383710627 501(c)(3)

Beverly Hills, CA

Total Revenue
$411,827
Total Expenses
$582,025
Total Assets
$10,794
Net Assets
$10,794
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Alisa Shawn
Phone
8187051600
Tax Period
2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

Actors for Autism, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit that reported $412K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 69% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $582K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 41% operating deficit.

Mission

AFA is dedicated to the advancement and education of people on the autistic spectrum.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $540,059 Revenue: $411,827

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

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Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $370,615
Program Service Revenue $41,212
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $411,827

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $188,023
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $540,059
Other Expenses $394,002
TOTAL EXPENSES $582,025

Year-over-Year Comparison

2021 2020 Change
Revenue $411,827 $1,320,850 -0.7%
Expenses $582,025 $1,147,792 -0.5%
Net Income $-170,198 $173,058 -2.0%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
20

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
2
$38,100
Total Directors
4
$38,100
Key Employees
1
$38,100
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Alisa Shawn Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$38,100 $0 $38,100
Gavin Grazer Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Spencer Chase Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stan Taffel Treasurer 2.00
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
2021 $411,827 $582,025 $10,794 $-170,198
2020 $1,320,850 $1,147,792 $191,077 $173,058
2019 $837,283 $918,631 $28,985 $-81,348
2018 $791,991 $711,833 $117,390 $80,158
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