NEXT FOR AUTISM INC

EIN: 571136147 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$2,348,052
Total Expenses
$2,894,597
Total Assets
$4,029,586
Net Assets
$3,859,378
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
STEVEN J KANTOR
Phone
2127593775
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NEXT FOR AUTISM INC, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $2.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

NEXT FOR AUTISM TRANSFORMS THE NATIONAL LANDSCAPE OF SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM BY STRATEGICALLY DESIGNING, LAUNCHING, AND SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS. WE BELIEVE THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM DESERVE TO LIVE FULFILLING, PRODUCTIVE LIVES, SUPPORTED BY EXCELLENT SERVICES AND CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $332,980

COLOR THE SPECTRUM COMMUNITY GRANTS: IN 2023, NEXT AWARDED A TOTAL OF $292,620 IN GRANTS TO 11 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS 9 STATES, ALL OF WHICH WERE AUTISTIC-LED. THE COMMUNITY GRANTS SUPPORT THE...

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COLOR THE SPECTRUM COMMUNITY GRANTS: IN 2023, NEXT AWARDED A TOTAL OF $292,620 IN GRANTS TO 11 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS 9 STATES, ALL OF WHICH WERE AUTISTIC-LED. THE COMMUNITY GRANTS SUPPORT THE TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO ADULTHOOD IN THE FOLLOWING THREE AREAS: HOME, WORK AND SOCIAL. THE COLOR THE SPECTRUM COMMUNITY GRANTS ARE FUNDED BY PROCEEDS RAISED DURING NEXT FOR AUTISM'S 2021 COLOR THE SPECTRUM ONE TIME ONLY LIVESTREAM EVENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $253,581

NEXT FOR DSPS: NEXT FOR DSP IS A TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM THAT ENHANCES MANDATORY COMPLIANCE TRAINING. NEXT FOR DSP PROVIDES SKILL-BASED LEARNING THAT IS TIED TO...

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NEXT FOR DSPS: NEXT FOR DSP IS A TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM THAT ENHANCES MANDATORY COMPLIANCE TRAINING. NEXT FOR DSP PROVIDES SKILL-BASED LEARNING THAT IS TIED TO IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, LIFELONG LEARNING, BELONGING, AND CHOICE. NEXT FOR DSP HAS CONDUCTED PILOTS WITH ARC OF WESTCHESTER AND ARC PALM BEACH AND THE CURRICULUM IS ALSO USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEXT FOR FELLOWS PROGRAM. TO DATE, NEXT FOR DSP HAS IMPACTED MORE THAN 210 STAFF MEMBERS AT ARC PALM BEACH AND ARC WESTCHESTER, AND OVER 480 INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ACROSS RESIDENTIAL, DAY AND TRANSITION PROGRAMS. IN 2023, WE DISCOVERED THAT OUR VISION TO CHANGE THE NARRATIVE ON HOW DSPS ARE TRAINED COULD BE SCALED THROUGH AN E-LEARNING PROGRAM RATHER THAN A CONSULTATIVE APPROACH. WE HAVE COMPLETED THE E-LEARNING COMPONENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $134,500

COMMUNITY GRANTS: NEXT PROVIDED GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT COVER A BROAD SPECTRUM OF AUTISM AND OTHER RELATED DISABILITIES SERVICES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. THE COMMUNITY GRANTS ARE FUNDED...

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COMMUNITY GRANTS: NEXT PROVIDED GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT COVER A BROAD SPECTRUM OF AUTISM AND OTHER RELATED DISABILITIES SERVICES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. THE COMMUNITY GRANTS ARE FUNDED BY PROCEEDS RAISED DURING THE 2017 NEXT FOR AUTISM'S NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS COMEDY EVENT. IN 2023, NEXT AWARDED A TOTAL OF $119,500 IN GRANTS TO 2 ORGANIZATIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,398,885
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $69,560
Other Revenue $-120,393
TOTAL REVENUE $2,348,052

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $587,680
Salaries & Benefits $1,766,881
Fundraising Expenses $402,999
Program Expenses $2,320,259
Other Expenses $470,036
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,894,597

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,348,052 $2,197,639 +0.1%
Expenses $2,894,597 $3,396,596 -0.1%
Net Income $-546,545 $-1,198,957 -0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
14
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
5
$305,055
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
1
$163,469
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAURA SLATKIN CO-CHAIR 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE SMIGEL CO-CHAIR 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN KANTOR TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL AUERBACH SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEN CLARK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON CUNNINGHAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN SIFF EXKORN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOMMY HILFIGER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HOGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARLENE MAIDMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRY SLATKIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BELLANCA SMIGEL RUTTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SCHWARTZBAUM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT SMIGEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER WALLACE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GILLIAN LEEK PRESIDENT, CEO 40.00
Officer
$270,918 $34,137 $305,055
AMY WALLACE CFO 32.00
Key Emp
$158,100 $5,369 $163,469
MICHELLE O'CONNOR-TEKLINSKI CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$189,000 $6,405 $195,405
ABBY JAYROE SVP, STRATEGIC OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$151,125 $5,374 $156,499
BRADLEY WALKER FORMER VP, STRATEGIC ADULT INITIATIVES 40.00
Highest
$156,494 $14,972 $171,466
HOLLY WAINWRIGHT VP MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$140,000 $4,521 $144,521
KELLY FLEMING SR. DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AND EVENTS 40.00
Highest
$104,873 $4,050 $108,923
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,348,052 $2,894,597 $4,029,586 $-546,545
2022 $2,197,639 $3,396,596 $5,044,205 $-1,198,957
2021 $5,308,625 $2,586,241 $6,631,395 $2,722,384
2020 $2,152,824 $3,201,675 $3,972,667 $-1,048,851
2019 $2,062,881 $3,751,915 $4,477,442 $-1,689,034
2018 $1,902,403 $4,096,991 $6,502,877 $-2,194,588
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