AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE

EIN: 952548452 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

SAN DIEGO, CA

Total Revenue
$255,113
Total Expenses
$632,454
Total Assets
$5,489,630
Net Assets
$5,295,184
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1967
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
DENISE FULTON
Phone
6192817165
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30

AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE, founded in 1967, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $255K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 89% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $632K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 148% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE IS TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH OF AUTISTIC PEOPLE THROUGH BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND FREE EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $362,509

TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH OF AUTISTIC PEOPLE THROUGH BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND FREE EDUCATION. THIS INCLUDES: (1) CONDUCTING REASERCH, (2) ORGANIZING NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND ONLINE THINK TANKS, (3)...

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TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH OF AUTISTIC PEOPLE THROUGH BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND FREE EDUCATION. THIS INCLUDES: (1) CONDUCTING REASERCH, (2) ORGANIZING NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND ONLINE THINK TANKS, (3) SPONSORING NEAR-WEEKLY WEBINARS, (4) OFFERING, IN-JOINT PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CLEVELAND CLINIC, COMPLIMENTARY AMA PRA CATEGORY CREDIT TO PHYSICIANS, (5) SPONSORING A POPULAR WEBSITE, WWW.AUTISM.ORG, (6) PRODUCING INFORMATIVE VIDEOS, AND (7) PUBLISHING E-NEWSLETTERS, A QUARTERLY SCIENCE NEWSLETTER, AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY BOOKS, AND CURATING THE NATIONAL AUTISM HISTORY MUSEUM.

Program 2
Expenses: $45,313

ARI IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING AND EXPANDING THE BREADTH AND DEPTH OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH REGARDING AUTISM. WE ARE GROUNDED IN OUR CORE MISSION, ESTABLISHED IN THE...

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ARI IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING AND EXPANDING THE BREADTH AND DEPTH OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH REGARDING AUTISM. WE ARE GROUNDED IN OUR CORE MISSION, ESTABLISHED IN THE 1960S, TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND THEIR CAREGIVERS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO UNDERSTANDING, RECOGNITION, SERVICE, AND EMPLOYMENT; SCIENTISTS WHO ARE ACTIVELY SEEKING ANSWERS TO COMPLEX QUESTIONS; AND CLINICIANS WHO ARE WORKING IN THIS ARENA TO BEST CARE FOR THOSE WITH AUTISM. ARI'S PARTNERSHIPS IN THIS EFFORT CONTINUE TO INCLUDE FAMILIES, CLINICIANS, AND RESEARCHERS AROUND THE GLOBE. ARI FUNDS RESEARCH EFFORTS IN MULTIPLE COUNTRIES AND WORK WITH NUMEROUS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS TO SHARE THE LATEST KNOWLEDGE ABOUT AUTISM.

Program 3
Expenses: $45,314

ARI IS A NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO), REGISTERED WITH THE UNITED NATIONS. ARI COLLABORATES WITH RESEARCHERS, ORGANIZES CONFERENCES ANF THINK TANKS, AND ACTIVELY CONSULTS WITH AUSTIM...

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ARI IS A NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO), REGISTERED WITH THE UNITED NATIONS. ARI COLLABORATES WITH RESEARCHERS, ORGANIZES CONFERENCES ANF THINK TANKS, AND ACTIVELY CONSULTS WITH AUSTIM ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE. MANY OF OUR ARTICLES, VIDEOS, AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRES HAVE BEEN TRANSLATED INTO VARIOUS LANGUAGES IN THE PAST YEARS. ARI PROVIDES OUTREACH SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS IN 77 COUNTRIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $203,051
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $52,062
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $255,113

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $336,228
Fundraising Expenses $47,372
Program Expenses $453,136
Other Expenses $296,226
TOTAL EXPENSES $632,454

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $255,113 $2,385,458 -0.9%
Expenses $632,454 $1,894,321 -0.7%
Net Income $-377,341 $491,137 -1.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
1

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
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KELLY BARNHILL MBA CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT HENDREN DO VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HARLAND WINTER MD SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES WALKER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET BAUMAN MD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENN LAWSON PHD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL JAMES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARVIN NATOWICZ SECRETARY 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN EDELSON CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DENISE FULTON CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$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 $255,113 $632,454 $5,489,630 $-377,341
2024 $2,385,458 $1,894,321 $6,015,807 $491,137
2023 $1,775,271 $1,428,445 $4,740,780 $346,826
2022 $1,092,707 $1,367,299 $4,008,738 $-274,592
2021 $1,537,877 $943,162 $4,820,529 $594,715
2020 $957,798 $938,206 $4,081,783 $19,592
2019 $1,213,743 $982,719 $3,602,198 $231,024
2018 $840,834 $952,076 $2,916,150 $-111,242
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