Anderson Center for Autism
Anderson Center for Autism reported $48.6 million in revenue and $49.0 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $87.43 went to program services, $12.57 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 97.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $702,258 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 28% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $49MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $49MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.4% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | Not reported | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 0.1% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 97.3% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $702,258 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.43% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 9.4 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 16 of 16 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe largest program is an 853 residential school funded by the new york state office of children and family services and is certified by the Anderson Center for autism inc adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Equally important is our commitment to maintain an ongoing fully integrated the largest program is an 853 residential school funded by the new york nys office for people with developmental disabilities. This program provides room and board to 135 children with autism between the ages of 5 and 21 years. The program operates 365 days a year in a 24 hour a day…
The second largest program is children's education program funded by the new york state education department for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. The children in this program are between the ages of 5 - 21. The children are enrolled and referred to the program by the chairperson of the special education associated with their local family school district and county. Aca students exhibit a wide range of functional levels, skills and abilities, often with moderate to severe learning, communicative and behavioral disorders.the education program incorporates teaching and…
This program provides room and board to 115 adults, 21 years of age and older, with autism and other developmental disabilities. The program operates 365 days a year, providing medical, clinical and direct support services in a 24 hour a day atmosphere. The program iscertified by the nys office for people with developmental disabilities. This unique program supports and promotes the successes of anderson's adults in homes, located in communities close to the center's main campus. Based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (aba) and positive behavioral supports, the program is aimed…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 22.00 hrs/week | $369,039 | $301,941 | $31,278 | $702,258 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 26.00 hrs/week | $185,507 | $151,778 | $55,576 | $392,861 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (ENDED 9/24) Officer, 22.00 hrs/week | $134,435 | $109,992 | $4,216 | $248,643 |
| CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 26.00 hrs/week | $93,529 | $76,524 | $45,628 | $215,681 |
| CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 21.00 hrs/week | $94,347 | $77,193 | $38,240 | $209,780 |
| DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM SERVICES Highest compensated employee, 21.00 hrs/week | $86,945 | $71,137 | $19,730 | $177,812 |
| CHIEF FACILITIES ADMINISTRATOR Highest compensated employee, 19.00 hrs/week | $87,478 | $71,573 | $0 | $159,051 |
| ASSISTANT RESIDENTIAL MGR - ASP Highest compensated employee, 22.00 hrs/week | $79,767 | $65,264 | $0 | $145,031 |
3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Anderson Center for Autism (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $750K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b16 · 16 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5625
- Volunteers Part I, line 616
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| SIEGRIST CONSTRUCTION Construction/renovation | $1,759,795 |
| SCENIC LANDSCAPING INC Landscaping | $884,239 |
| STATIONMD PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Teleheath and related services | $514,750 |
| CALE CONSULTING LLC Public relations | $198,010 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 42 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to Anderson Center for Autism totaling $92,439 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Anderson Center for Autism's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Anderson Center for Autism, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 Anderson Center for Autism spent in 2024, $87.43 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Anderson Center for Autism's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Anderson Center for Autism reported that 87.4% of its $49.0 million in expenses went to program services, 12.6% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Anderson Center for Autism pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Anderson Center for Autism reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $702,258, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Anderson Center for Autism get its money?
Of $48.6 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 0.1% came from contributions and grants (including 0.0% from government grants) and 97.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Anderson Center for Autism a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 14-1598279 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202533169349306223 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202443209349322539 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202302639349300015 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202242989349302004 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202122049349300102 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202042949349300714 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 14-1598279: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.