Autism Society of North Carolina
Autism Society of North Carolina reported $32.5 million in revenue and $32.0 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $87.74 went to program services, $9.34 to management and general costs and $2.92 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 74.4% of the total. Government grants made up 18.4%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $280,553 (CEO). 11 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 41% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $32MFor context, the median across 2,433 covered unclassified charities: $88.27 programs, $11.68 management, $0.05 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $33MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.7% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.11 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 25.4% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 18.4% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 74.4% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $280,553 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.88% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 11 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 1.2 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 13 of 13 | 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
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe Autism Society of North Carolina provides high quality direct care services that improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families. Our professionals respect individuals' unique strengths, preferences, and dignity as we use research-based best practices to help them reach their maximum potential. We offer expertise in home, work, and community settings to help individuals reach their maximum level of independence. Our community-based services include one-on-one skill building in an individual's home, residential services, and employment and day services. Asnc enables…
Clinical services - asnc uses applied behavior analysis (aba) which is an evidence-based practice to provide comprehensive treatment to individuals with autism of all ages and ability levels. Aba provides live-improving instruction designed for each person's unique needs and goals. Psychologists and board certified behavior analysts team works closely with the client and their family/caregivers to design teaching goals that deliver meaningful skill development, increased independence and happiness, and improved quality of life. Family members and caregivers receive training and coaching to…
Recreation services - asnc provides social recreation programs for individuals with autism throughout the state. Through overnight and day camps, afterschool programs, recreational respite, adult programs, and social groups, thousands of individuals with autism improve their social and communication skills, peer networks, and physical well-being. After spending time in our social recreation programs, individuals with autism show increases in confidence, independence, and a willingness to try new things. The programs also provide needed respite for families and hands-on training for…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 39.00 hrs/week | $237,686 | $0 | $42,867 | $280,553 |
| CPO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $190,295 | $0 | $5,963 | $196,258 |
| CDO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $184,575 | $0 | $7,365 | $191,940 |
| SR DIR OF SE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $126,132 | $0 | $14,200 | $140,332 |
| CHRO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $130,675 | $0 | $5,327 | $136,002 |
| CLINICAL DIR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $118,295 | $0 | $15,088 | $133,383 |
| CFO Officer, 39.00 hrs/week | $124,233 | $0 | $5,018 | $129,251 |
| IT DIRECTOR Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $93,626 | $0 | $22,456 | $116,082 |
11 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Autism Society of North Carolina (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.1M (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
FY2025 · 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–1b13 · 13 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 4Yes
- 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 51,185
- Volunteers Part I, line 6500
Private foundation grants it received
20 private foundations reported grants to Autism Society of North Carolina totaling $362K 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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Of every $100 Autism Society of North Carolina spent in FY2025, $87.74 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Autism Society of North Carolina's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Autism Society of North Carolina reported that 87.7% of its $32.0 million in expenses went to program services, 9.3% to management and general and 2.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Autism Society of North Carolina pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Autism Society of North Carolina reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $280,553, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Autism Society of North Carolina get its money?
Of $32.5 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 25.4% came from contributions and grants (including 18.4% from government grants) and 74.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Autism Society of North Carolina a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 23-7087887 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), 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
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202523429349300632 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202433489349300418 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202313419349300401 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202213499349300521 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 (amended), object 202231259349302243 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202043509349300424 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 23-7087887: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.