Northwest Autism Center

EIN: 571138106 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

Spokane, WA

Total Revenue
$3,213,811
Total Expenses
$3,346,096
Total Assets
$285,342
Net Assets
$-36,313
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Dawn Sidell
Phone
5093281582
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Northwest Autism Center, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

Formed in 2002, Northwest Autism Center exists to build, facilitate, and coordinate comprehensive services for those with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities through the lifespan, using community-based approaches.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,755,304 Revenue: $2,586,219

Intensive ABA Services - Provides intensive applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment for children in compliance with Health Care Authority guidelines and regulations. Children receiving intensive...

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Intensive ABA Services - Provides intensive applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment for children in compliance with Health Care Authority guidelines and regulations. Children receiving intensive clinical services are ages 2 through 5. In-home services are provided to children through age 21. Clinic sessions are 3 hours per day, 4 days per week and provide for 48 treatment days per child. In-home services are determined by individual assessment. Each child enrolled receives a thorough evaluation and individualized service plan prior to initiating services. Clinic components include a minimum of three hours a week of caregiver education and training, comprehensive care coordination, embedded speech and language services, as well as extensive transition planning and services. The clinic also provides hands-on supervised training opportunities for those seeking Board Certification in ABA.

Program 2
Expenses: $269,210

Community Connections - Provide awareness, education and information concerning autism disorders to vested parties, including: parents, educators and health care providers. Information is provided...

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Community Connections - Provide awareness, education and information concerning autism disorders to vested parties, including: parents, educators and health care providers. Information is provided orally and in printed form, including: books, pamphlets and electronic means.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,067 Revenue: $4,375

T.E.A.M Outreach - Provided school systems (P-12) with expertise, training, consultation and coaching to build our public education's capacity and competencies in providing education and services for...

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T.E.A.M Outreach - Provided school systems (P-12) with expertise, training, consultation and coaching to build our public education's capacity and competencies in providing education and services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other disabilities. T.E.A.M Outreach is comprised of a team of experts in the field who work directly with school district teams to increase evidence-based interventions and instructional practices with a focus on applied behavior analysis (ABA).

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $618,124
Program Service Revenue $2,589,308
Investment Income $3,790
Other Revenue $2,589
TOTAL REVENUE $3,213,811

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,589
Salaries & Benefits $2,678,905
Fundraising Expenses $16,492
Program Expenses $3,028,581
Other Expenses $661,602
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,346,096

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,213,811 $2,779,844 +0.2%
Expenses $3,346,096 $3,089,843 +0.1%
Net Income $-132,285 $-309,999 -0.6%
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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
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
70
Volunteers
N/A

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
$161,874
Total Directors
8
$161,874
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Dawn Sidell Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director
$136,421 $25,453 $161,874
Lara L Hemingway President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristin Schimmels Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Opperud Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Gross Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Siri Ashworth Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Angela Johnstone Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ben Richardson Director 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
2025 $3,213,811 $3,346,096 $285,342 $-132,285
2024 $2,779,844 $3,089,843 $309,372 $-309,999
2023 $2,740,676 $2,916,453 $419,894 $-175,777
2022 $2,363,324 $2,801,470 $589,835 $-438,146
2021 $2,504,771 $2,172,040 $1,023,871 $332,731
2020 $1,891,921 $1,877,571 $704,534 $14,350
2019 $2,495,640 $2,099,592 $677,530 $396,048
2018 $2,137,152 $2,119,238 $275,839 $17,914
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