2025-08-04T14:57:04-07:00 2025-06-30 990 2024-07-01 811709197 HELPING ADULTS WITH AUTISM PERFORM AND EXCEL CORP HELP 7325867367 2531 Golf View Drive Weston FL 33327 Richard Bentley Chief Financial Officer 7032019012 2025-08-04 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z HAAPE Lawrence Rothman 2531 Golf View Drive Weston FL 33327 90910 0 X www.haape.org X 2015 FL HAAPE is an all-volunteer foundation, organized to provide adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) the opportunity to receive specialized training and other support that allow them to lead a more productive and self-satisfying life. The mission of HAAPE is to create autism workforce ecosystems focused on training and education that empower autistic individuals to find meaningful and sustainable career employment. Through targeted outreach programs, we are creating inclusive (autism-friendly) communities, businesses and other organizations that facilitate the employment of people diagnosed with ASD. Our Autism Workforce Ecosystem programs are designed to expand our programs/services and geographic reach throughout the United States. 21 21 0 60 0 0 157989 68511 0 0 23302 22399 37 0 181328 90910 60888 101657 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1865 5404 62753 107061 118575 -16151 550990 534839 0 0 550990 534839 HAAPE is an all-volunteer foundation, organized to provide adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) the opportunity to receive specialized training and other support that allow them to lead a more productive and self-satisfying life. The mission of HAAPE is to create autism workforce ecosystems focused on training and education that empower autistic individuals to find meaningful and sustainable career employment. Through targeted outreach programs, we are creating inclusive (autism-friendly) communities, businesses and other organizations that facilitate the employment of people diagnosed with ASD. Our Autism Workforce Ecosystem programs are designed to expand our programs/services and geographic reach throughout the United States. 0 0 81025 0 Aspiritech: Aspiritech is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit business that provides website software testing, quality assurance, data analysis, website design and development, cybersecurity and other information technology-related services to organizations and businesses in the competitive marketplace. As this work requires attention to detail and focus, Aspiritech was founded upon the premise that autistic adults are specifically suited for this kind of work. Accordingly, more than 90% of its current 100 employees, are on the autism spectrum. Such workers exhibit a significant aptitude for working alone, maintaining full concentration, and paying particular attention to detail. To sustain its growth and ability to offer suitable career employment to as many qualified autistic adults as possible, HAAPE is collaborating with Aspiritech to provide a comprehensive 6-week virtual academy that provides an online training program to introduce software testing and quality assurance to prospective candidates. Each training session is usually oversubscribed, with approximately 10 applicants for each available position. Upon completion of the program, about 90% of the graduates find employment with either Aspiritech or outside companies. Aspiritech also hopes to expand its virtual training sessions to include cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and accessibility testing and compliance. HAAPE provided seed funding ($25,000) for development of the 10-week Cybersecurity Academy for Autistic people. This development is completed, and a pilot cohort is underway. 10000 0 Computerized Numeric Control (CNC): The "Uniquely Abled Project" (UAP) has created a program that focuses on training men and women with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to become CNC machine operators. CNC operators are currently in great demand over a broad range of industries, especially in manufacturing. Together with the UAP, HAAPE is working with several colleges and other teaching institutions to establish the HAAPE-Uniquely Abled Academy to train qualified ASD adults to operate this equipment. HAAPE has previously financed three CNC licenses and last year added a fourth at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. To date, nearly 100% of the graduates who have taken the CNC training course have received career employment opportunities from qualified, autism-friendly companies. The expansion of this program has hit some roadblocks due to difficulties in finding qualified instructors and establishing the appropriate training infrastructure. Accordingly, the opportunity for adding future licenses has necessarily been slowed. 6700 0 Supply Chain and Logistics Certification: Supply chain management has gained popularity because of the significant disruptions caused by the Covid pandemic that impacted retail and wholesale outlets and the economy throughout the country. Similarly, the current economic tariff controversy has also begun to affect supply chains, causing further disruptions. Consequently, the importance of understanding and executing economic efficiencies to maintain the U.S. economy cannot be overlooked. Our program offered by Broward College educates and provides specialized training to adults with autism, who then can find career positions from manufacturing companies concerned with this particular aspect of the production of goods and services. The training consists of 8 separate modules that teach various content to students who can learn at their own pace and at a remote location. Upon completion of each subject, the student takes a test that must be passed in order to move on to the next module. When all eight courses are successfully concluded, the student receives a formal certification for completing the entire curriculum. In FY 2024, we provided scholarships for 23 students covering 40 courses. Since we started this program in 2021, we have provided scholarships for 29 individuals who have taken a total of 65 separate courses. 3932 0 In addition to the programs described above, HAAPE offers other options that are designed to train and employ autistic adults and educate the public, local businesses, religious organizations, and government officials about the benefits of hiring and understanding adults diagnosed with autism. These efforts stress the unique strengths exhibited by our candidates and the societal cost savings associated with taking advantage of this particular segment of the available workforce. We certainly have not exhausted all readily available opportunities for hiring autistic adults, and we hope to expand these efforts by finding other companies, like Aspiritech and the Uniquely Abled Project, whereby our limited resources can be used to further our mission. To meet these goals, we have established several ecosystems around the country that connect operating partners, employers, and qualified job-seeking autistic adults. Other programs include entrepreneurial training for those wishing to work for themselves, recognizing autistic-friendly towns and cities, and engaging with prospective employers and religious organizations to make them autistic friendly. We cannot understate the importance of our workplace development program. If our graduates cannot be contented living their everyday lives, and working in a comfortable environment, then none of our programs could ever be successful. 3932 0 0 101657 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 21 21 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 FL X Richard Bentley 7032019012 16114 Emerald Estates Drive Weston FL 333316101 X Lawrence Rothman Chief Executive Officer 30 0 X X X 0 0 0 Connie Alden President 25 0 X X X 0 0 0 Richard Bentley Chief Financial Officer 20 0 X X X 0 0 0 Maria Jacobo Vice President Marketing/Fundraising 20 0 X X X 0 0 0 James Foley Vice President Business Development/Growth 12 0 X X X 0 0 0 Barbara Slutsky Executive Board Secretary 12 0 X X X 0 0 0 Dean Wood Board Member/Workforce Development 2 X 0 0 0 Harvey Gaffen Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Hernan Millan Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Robert Rubinstein Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Lawrence Fung Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Mikel Briggs Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Pam Kipsimalis Chief Legal Counsel 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Bonny Gaffen Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Margaret Brown Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Ivan Rosenberg Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Danny Combs Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Andrew Begel Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Dan Thorpe Board Member 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Tara May Board Member 5 0 X 0 0 0 Kristy Chambers Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68511 0 68511 0 22399 22399 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90910 22399 0 0 101657 101657 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1877 0 1877 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 574 0 574 0 134 0 134 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 0 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2739 2739 0 0 0 0 107061 101657 5404 0 23149 29599 527841 505240 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 550990 534839 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 550990 534839 550990 534839 550990 534839 -16151 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 54661 187128 119696 157989 68511 587985 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54661 187128 119696 157989 68511 587985 287783 300202 318 153 8447 23302 22399 54619 5 -46 7 37 3 0 0 0 0 0 642607 0 0.46716 0.50527 X 0 Aspiritech Attention Tara May 939 Chicago Avenue Evanston IL 60202 262556543 501(C)(3) 81025 0 Cash Payment NA In FY 2024, HAAPE paid Aspiritech for two separate cohorts that trained autistic adults in quality assurance. There were 16 graduates, of which 13 have accepted career positions. In addition, HAAPE paid to establish and maintain the Aspiritech Academy database as part of the "HAAPE Hub." This revolutionary digital platform is a joint effort with Aspiritech and will formulate and maintain a specific database designed to connect operating partners, employers, and jobseekers across the autism employment ecosystem. Additional payments to Aspiritech will cover two more training cohorts to take place in FY 2025, covering certain aspects of cybersecurity. We expect that at least 90% of those who successfully complete the courses will obtain appropriate and sustainable career opportunities. Finally, HAAPE provided seed funding ($25,000) for development of the 10-week Cybersecurity Academy for Autistic people. This development is completed, and a pilot cohort is underway. Uniquely Abled Project Attention Ivan Rosenberg 4804 Laurel Canyon Blvd Suite 804 Valley Village CA 91607 813868351 501(C)(3) 10000 0 Cash Payment NA The $10,000 payment covers the license fee from the Uniquely Abled Project to teach a 16-week in-person training program at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. This is the fourth license that HAAPE has funded such that Drexel joins Broward College, Palm Beach State College and AMSkills, Inc., where autistic adults can learn how to become a Computer Network Control (CNC) Operator. Once a student successfully completes the course, follow up includes finding full-time career employment for all graduates of the program. For the training of CNC operators, our investment activity actually slowed somewhat because of the difficulty in coordinating an appropriate and sustained teaching infrastructure with qualified instructors, as the process is necessarily slow. Hopefully there will be more opportunities to expand this program in the near future. Broward College Att Joelle Hutchings 1930 SW 145th Avenue Room 224 Miramer FL 33027 591216107 115 6700 0 Cash Payment NA HAAPE's strategic partner, Broward College, has developed a self-teaching computer program that progressively explains various aspects of supply chain management and logistics. The overall course consists of 8 separate modules that focus on different subjects falling under the supply chain umbrella. Students can take each course at their own pace and at a remote location. Students must pass a test which is given at the end of each section. Those who pass any of the 8 courses receive their official certification and can then qualify for career opportunities. Since supply chains in the United States have been seriously disrupted by the Covid pandemic in 2020-21 and by the tariff negotiations in 2025, manufacturing and service-related companies are very interested in hiring these graduates. In FY 2024, HAAPE provided scholarships for 23 students covering 40 separate certifications. 3 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 HAAPE maintains a close relationship with the organizations that we support with our programs. For our two largest programs, the chief executive officers for Aspiritech and the Uniquely Abled Project sit on our board of directors. The Dean of Broward College, which provides certification training for avionics equipment and supply chain management, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) sits on our advisory board. When necessary, we have drawn up an official memorandum of understanding between our organizations. Our executive board maintains control of all funds expended for our community outreach/education and workplace development programs. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Our executive committee may make recommendations to the board of directors concerning the addition of new board members. Once a recommendation is made, the board of directors votes to accept or reject the nominee. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 9 HAAPE's board of directors volunteer their time and expertise to enable our organization to meet our mission's goals. Board member are spread throughout the United States and do not generally work at our company headquarters. Below is a list of our Board members and either their home or business addresses. Lawrence Rothman: 2531 Golf View Drive, Weston, FL 33327. Connie Alden: 1226 Scandia Terrace, Oviedo, FL 32765. Richard Bentley: 16114 Emerald Estates Drive, Weston, FL 33331. Maria Jacobo: 14972 SW 36th Street, Davie, FL 33331. Jim Foley: 135 Spinnaker Ridge Drive, Unit 40, Wells, ME 04090. Barbara Slutsky: 2822 Center Court Drive #1, Weston, FL 33332. Dean Wood: 2975 Surrey Lane, Weston, FL 33331. Harvey Gaffen: 510 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston, FL 33326. Hernan Millan: 1780 Harbor Pointe Circle, Weston, FL 33327. Robert Rubinstein: 25 Seneca Road, Sea Ranch Lake, FL 33308. Lawrence Fung: Stanford University, 1070 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Mikal Briggs: 2104 Cranberry Court, Naperville, IL 60565. Pam Kapsimalis: Inglesino Taylor, 600 Parsippany Road #204, NJ 07054. Bonny Gaffen: 510 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston, FL 33326. Margaret Brown: 2568 Bay Pointe Drive, Weston, FL 33327. Ivan Rosenberg: 11935 Hartsook Street, Valley Village, CA 91607. Danny Combs: 4605 W Lakeridge Drive, Denver, CO 80219. Andrew Begel: 6526 Northumberland Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Dan Thorpe: 1673 Turnstone Way, Clermont, FL 34711. Tara May: 1380 Tudor Drive, Mundelein, IL 60060. Kristy Chambers: Columbus Community Center, 3495 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84115. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The final draft of the Form 990 is reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Executive Officer. If necessary, it will also be reviewed by a HAAPE volunteer that is also a retired certified public accountant. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c At the end of fiscal year, each member of the board of directors is required to review HAAPE's conflict of interest policy and then sign and return that he/she is in compliance with that policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 HAAPE's tax returns have been filed with the IRS and are made available to the general public. In addition, we have filed copies of our tax returns with the State of Florida as part of our registration process as a charitable organization with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services. We also send out a yearly report to everyone connected with HAAPE and offer to provide a copy of our tax return upon request. HAAPE's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to anyone upon request.