Autism Opportunities Foundation

EIN: 411847652 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

Minnetonka, MN

Total Revenue
$23,959,422
Total Expenses
$27,742,775
Total Assets
$26,766,279
Net Assets
$11,334,610
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Jeffrey Nichols
Phone
9527674200
Tax Period
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31

Autism Opportunities Foundation, founded in 1996, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $24.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $27.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

We improve the lives of the people in our care affected by 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%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $208,075
Program Service Revenue $24,733,324
Investment Income $168,023
Other Revenue $-1,150,000
TOTAL REVENUE $23,959,422

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $19,541,880
Fundraising Expenses $164,904
Program Expenses $23,238,589
Other Expenses $8,176,895
TOTAL EXPENSES $27,742,775

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $23,959,422 $19,347,220 +0.2%
Expenses $27,742,775 $23,952,653 +0.2%
Net Income $-3,783,353 $-4,605,433 -0.2%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
744
Volunteers
11

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
$513,553
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Katie White Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chad Peel Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Blodgett Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Carlson-Weinberg Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Wier Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeremy Metz Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel Abeln Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brent Koehler Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dena Hagen Director (as of Aug 2023) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Todd Allard Director (as of Aug 2023) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Esler Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Stutsman Director (Until Sept 2023) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Nichols CEO 40.00
Officer
$302,932 $49,279 $352,211
Jaimie Goette CFO 40.00
Officer
$145,348 $15,994 $161,342
Laura Gilbert VP Clinical Services 40.00
Highest
$120,223 $4,809 $125,032
Sarah Driever-Director of Dev Community Relations (Until Mar 9, 2024) 40.00
Highest
$120,800 $4,278 $125,078
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 $23,959,422 $27,742,775 $26,766,279 $-3,783,353
2023 $19,347,220 $23,952,653 $30,966,014 $-4,605,433
2022 $23,444,179 $25,031,807 $25,419,906 $-1,587,628
2021 $19,218,411 $18,431,655 $34,778,581 $786,756
2020 $23,428,735 $25,867,329 $33,610,951 $-2,438,594
2019 $27,345,326 $27,321,457 $36,928,448 $23,869
2018 $30,135,833 $26,778,379 $37,123,914 $3,357,454
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