AUTISM UNITED INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KELLY BACKES

Phone

4149881260

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AUTISM UNITED INC, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $668K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 73% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $610K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EACH CHILD, TEEN AND ADULT ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $442,471 Revenue: $23,649

EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES, EDUCATORS AND MEDICAL PROFESSOINALS THROUGH THE YEAR. WE CONDUCT CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS WHICH INCLUDE IN-SERVICE PRESENTATIONS. WE COLLABORATE WITH THE MEDICAL COLLEGE/CHILDRENS HOSPITAL IN MILWAUKEE ON TRAINING MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. OUR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FITNESS AND TEACHING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE. WE ALSO PROVIDE SOCIAL AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS, IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED WITH AUTISM.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $684,690

Program Service Revenue $23,649

Investment Income $1,456

Other Revenue $-42,089

TOTAL REVENUE $667,706

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $370,647

Fundraising Expenses $134,013

Program Expenses $442,471

Other Expenses $239,789

TOTAL EXPENSES $610,436

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$667,706	$385,543	+0.7%
Expenses	$610,436	$544,382	+0.1%
Net Income	$57,270	$-158,839	-1.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

250

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

$100,457

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RECHELLE CHAFFEE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$99,462	$995	$100,457
KELLY BACKES	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY VAN HECKE	PAST PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HOWARD MILLER	PAST PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSEMARY GARDNER	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN MICHALSKI	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE ARENS	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NATHAN ABRAHAMASON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA GOLDMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW GRIFFIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAYNA MILLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN MILLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA NELSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATELYN PELLITTERI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR AMY ROMASHKO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN SCHOENFELD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN SCHOLZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR CHERYL SERB	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAQUELINE WHEELER	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
2024	$667,706	$610,436	$639,808	$57,270
2023	$385,543	$544,382	$613,089	$-158,839
2022	$579,555	$569,012	$799,981	$10,543
2021	$486,326	$493,456	$643,950	$-7,130
2020	$379,365	$414,947	$617,939	$-35,582
2019	$795,854	$493,504	$642,870	$302,350
2018	$469,922	$504,356	$317,893	$-34,434