Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center reported $26.7 million in revenue and $23.5 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $73.70 went to program services, $18.33 to management and general costs and $7.97 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 70.6% of the total. Government grants made up 5.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $429,163 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 11 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 109% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $24MFor context, the median across 169 covered medical research charities: $87.02 programs, $12.87 management, $0.11 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $27M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$22.20 $6.0M
- Government grants$5.67 $1.5M
- Program service revenue$69.32 $19M
- Investment income$2.81 $765K
Other revenue was negative: −$497K. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 73.7% | 83.9% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 18.3% | 12.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 8.0% | 0.1% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.25 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 28.4% | 72.7% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 5.8% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 70.6% | 5.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $429,163 | $628,890 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.83% | 1.94% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 11 | 18 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 18.6 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 18 of 18 | 93.8% |
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
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseClinical services: following a family-centered approach, sarrc is focused on assisting families on their journey once a child is diagnosed with asd (autism spectrum disorder). Sarrc's clinical model is grounded in applied behavior analysis with a particular focus on naturalistic behavioral interventions in inclusive environments (e.g.at home, in school, on the job and in the community). Each of our programs, classes and trainings are guided by best-practice models; the most current available science; improving quality of life and producing meaningful outcomes; and the individualized needs of…
Research: to advance Autism Research, sarrc initiates and collaborates in large-scale studies to find answers to pressing questions faced by individuals with asd and their families. Sarrc's cutting-edge research is focused on improving screening and diagnosis for autism, enhancing behavioral and pharmaceutical treatments for autism, and educating professionals in order to increase their capacity to serve the autism community. Guided by a highly skilled and dedicated team, sarrc's research program continues to expand innovation through groundbreaking studies. In 2025 alone, 315 individuals…
Transition academy: the first place az transition academy, operated by sarrc, is a two-year, intensive, community-based program designed to prepare young adults with autism for independent living. Through an exclusive partnership with first place az and the center, students live in their own apartments within a multigenerational community while building the practical life, employment and social skills needed for adulthood. This innovative partnership equips young adults with the confidence, experience and support to lead more independent, meaningful lives
Highest reported compensation
2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $353,913 | $0 | $75,250 | $429,163 |
| CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $200,618 | $0 | $28,333 | $228,951 |
| VP OF FINANCE Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $186,795 | $0 | $31,928 | $218,723 |
| VP OF OPERATIONS Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $167,240 | $0 | $27,828 | $195,068 |
| CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $172,557 | $0 | $22,326 | $194,883 |
| CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $169,972 | $0 | $22,743 | $192,715 |
| LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $127,576 | $0 | $11,980 | $139,556 |
| DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $125,970 | $0 | $12,260 | $138,230 |
11 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.5M (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · 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–1b18 · 18 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 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5328
- Volunteers Part I, line 6866
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| FIELD TO HEALED FOUNDATION Agricultural research services | $250,000 |
| LUMARY US LLC Software and insurance billing | $167,990 |
| MOPHEADS COMMERCIAL CLEANING LLC Janitorial services | $117,884 |
| WILLMENG CONSTRUCTION INC Construction and project management | $114,241 |
| JAVELINA CONSULTING LLC Fundraising consulting | $101,843 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
27 private foundations reported grants to Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center totaling $569K 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 Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center spent in 2025, $73.70 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center reported that 73.7% of its $23.5 million in expenses went to program services, 18.3% to management and general and 8.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $429,163, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center get its money?
Of $26.7 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 28.4% came from contributions and grants (including 5.8% from government grants) and 70.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 31-1496646 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, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202622609349300127 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202542679349301924 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202442549349301009 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202312419349301741 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202211619349300941 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202101339349300505 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202001839349300000 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 31-1496646: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.