PACIFIC AUTISM CENTER FOR EDUCATION

EIN: 770259858 501(c)(3)

SANTA CLARA, CA

Total Revenue
$12,888,199
Total Expenses
$12,276,022
Total Assets
$32,827,733
Net Assets
$22,141,595
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KURT OHLFS
Phone
4086256172
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

PACIFIC AUTISM CENTER FOR EDUCATION, founded in 1989, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $12.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $12.3M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IMPACTED BY AUTISM, THROUGH INNOVATION, EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION, AND COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,345,632 Revenue: $8,520,312

THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OPERATES THREE CERTIFIED NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS ("NPS") FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SERVING STUDENTS 3 TO 22 YEARS OF AGE. THE TEACHING...

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THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OPERATES THREE CERTIFIED NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS ("NPS") FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SERVING STUDENTS 3 TO 22 YEARS OF AGE. THE TEACHING PHILOSOPHY IS BASED ON A CHILD-CENTERED APPROACH, ALLOWING EACH CHILD TO WORK ON HIS/HER SPECIFIC LEARNING NEEDS BY UTILIZING THEIR STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS. STUDENTS EXPERIENCE AN AGE APPROPRIATE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM, TAUGHT INDIVIDUALLY AND IN SMALL GROUPS. SERVICES INCLUDE FULL-TIME, ON-SITE, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPISTS AND CERTIFIED BEHAVIORISTS WHICH PLAY AN INTEGRAL PART IN THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, THE THREE-STEP VOCATIONAL AND INDEPENDENT LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE AND WORKPLACE SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS CERTIFIED BY THE STATE AND ADDITIONALLY ACCREDITED BY THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ("WASC").

Program 2
Expenses: $3,238,318 Revenue: $2,958,642

THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM CONSISTS OF ONE GROUP HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CUPERTINO AND FOUR GROUP HOMES FOR ADULTS IN SUNNYVALE AND SAN JOSE. THE CLIENTS RESIDING IN THE GROUP HOMES ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH...

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THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM CONSISTS OF ONE GROUP HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CUPERTINO AND FOUR GROUP HOMES FOR ADULTS IN SUNNYVALE AND SAN JOSE. THE CLIENTS RESIDING IN THE GROUP HOMES ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, WHICH INCLUDE AUTISM AND VARIOUS RELATED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IN THE GROUP HOMES, CLIENTS ARE TAUGHT DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND THE APPROPRIATE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR. THEY SPEND TIME IN THE COMMUNITY ON OUTINGS SUCH AS GROCERY SHOPPING, HIKING, AMUSEMENT PARKS AND MUCH MORE.

Program 3
Expenses: $910,495 Revenue: $429,680

FACES'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE CHILDREN WITH AUTISM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING THE COMMUNITY A RESOURCE FOR EARLY INTERVENTION THERAPIES (AGES 2 TO 10), SERVICES FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH...

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FACES'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE CHILDREN WITH AUTISM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING THE COMMUNITY A RESOURCE FOR EARLY INTERVENTION THERAPIES (AGES 2 TO 10), SERVICES FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM (AGES 11 TO 22), AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF CHILDHOOD AUTISTIC DISORDERS. THE FACES DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM IS GROUNDED IN ABA METHODOLOGIES COUPLED WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $602,044
Program Service Revenue $11,891,694
Investment Income $260,899
Other Revenue $133,562
TOTAL REVENUE $12,888,199

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $9,157,282
Fundraising Expenses $299,658
Program Expenses $10,740,070
Other Expenses $3,113,740
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,276,022

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $12,888,199 $12,530,596 +0.0%
Expenses $12,276,022 $10,566,297 +0.2%
Net Income $612,177 $1,964,299 -0.7%
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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
8
Employees
201
Volunteers
60

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
$300,813
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
1
$169,076
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARAH MUDGETT PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK PEPER VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE MCCARROLL TREASURER 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY BROWN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE DERMER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARINA DJORDJEVIC DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK GILFIX DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA GRISALIN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VERONICA RODRIGUEZ DIRECTOR (THRU 09/23) 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SRUBA SESHADRI DIRECTOR (THRU 06/24) 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KURT OHLFS ED/SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$272,397 $21,630 $294,027
SHARON HALL CFO OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$6,786 $0 $6,786
KAREN KENNAN ASST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$160,746 $8,330 $169,076
NANCY ELGHIANI FINANCE MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$105,649 $13,434 $119,083
IRIS YANG OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 40.00
Highest
$102,784 $13,479 $116,263
AMELIA LALLEY CLINICAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$100,604 $8,051 $108,655
KARYN CARADONNA DIRECTOR HR 40.00
Highest
$141,952 $5,232 $147,184
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 $12,888,199 $12,276,022 $32,827,733 $612,177
2023 $12,530,596 $10,566,297 $24,921,612 $1,964,299
2022 $13,847,964 $9,954,216 $21,935,291 $3,893,748
2021 $11,826,745 $8,999,819 $21,439,444 $2,826,926
2020 $10,759,334 $9,942,353 $17,125,991 $816,981
2019 $10,820,214 $9,999,594 $15,736,284 $820,620
2018 $10,154,797 $9,132,926 $14,985,067 $1,021,871
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