2025-11-14T17:43:07-06:00 2024-12-31 133628255 CONDON O'MEARA MCGINTY & DONNELLY LLP ONE BATTERY PARK PLAZA 7TH FL NEW YORK NY 10004 990 2024-01-01 571136147 NEXT FOR AUTISM INC NEXT 2127593775 1177 AVE OF THE AMERICAS 5TH FL NEW YORK NY 10036 STEVEN J KANTOR TREASURER 2127593775 2025-11-13 1 0 ALEXANDER LAZZARUOLO P01775353 2126617777 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z STEVEN J KANTOR 1177 AVE OF THE AMERICAS 5TH FL NEW YORK NY 10036 1762089 0 X WWW.NEXTFORAUTISM.ORG X 2002 NY STRATEGICALLY DESIGN/LAUNCH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH ASD. 18 16 11 18 0 0 2398885 1694780 0 0 69560 52196 -120393 -25689 2348052 1721287 587680 842531 0 0 1766881 1614467 70000 0 534111 470036 419050 2894597 2876048 -546545 -1154761 4029586 2979393 170208 274776 3859378 2704617 X NEXT FOR AUTISM TRANSFORMS THE NATIONAL LANDSCAPE OF SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM BY STRATEGICALLY DESIGNING, LAUNCHING, AND SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS. WE BELIEVE THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM DESERVE TO LIVE FULFILLING, PRODUCTIVE LIVES, SUPPORTED BY EXCELLENT SERVICES AND CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. 0 0 584500 584500 COMMUNITY GRANTS: NEXT PROVIDED GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT COVER A BROAD SPECTRUM OF AUTISM AND OTHER RELATED DISABILITIES SERVICES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. THE COMMUNITY GRANTS ARE FUNDED BY PROCEEDS RAISED DURING THE 2023 NEXT FOR AUTISM'S NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS COMEDY EVENT. IN 2024, NEXT AWARDED A TOTAL OF $584,500 IN GRANTS TO 24 ORGANIZATIONS. 188638 174000 COLOR THE SPECTRUM COMMUNITY GRANTS: THE COMMUNITY GRANTS SUPPORT THE TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO ADULTHOOD IN THE FOLLOWING THREE AREAS: HOME, WORK AND SOCIAL. IN 2024, NEXT AWARDED A TOTAL OF $174,000 IN GRANTS TO 7 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS 7 STATES, ALL OF WHICH WERE AUTISTIC-LED. 91481 82281 NEXT FOR AUTISM FELLOWS - IN 2023, NEXT LAUNCHED A NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH AUTISTIC AND NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS WHILE ALSO ENSURING NEW DSPS ENTER THE WORKPLACE TO SUPPORT AUTISTIC ADULTS. IN 2024, NEXT PROVIDED GRANTS TO 23 FELLOWS ACROSS THREE LOCATIONS. THE FELLOWS DEDICATED 10,790 HOURS TO THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) WORKFORCE, STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF AGENCIES WHILE GAINING HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN NEUROAFFIRMING SUPPORT. 1286651 1750 7625 NEXT CONNECTS IS A BI-DIRECTIONAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CONNECTING ADULTS WITH AUTISM TRANSITIONING INTO EMPLOYMENT TO ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONALS LOOKING TO BUILD MORE INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES GUIDELINES, STRUCTURE, AND EXPECTATIONS WHILE FACILITATING CRITICAL DEI CONVERSATIONS VIA INTERACTIVE ELEARNING MODULES. THE TRAINING IS SUPPLEMENTED BY READY TO USE RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE TO ANYONE WHO VISITS OUR WEBSITE. IN 2024, A DIGITIZED VERSION OF NEXT CONNECTS WAS LAUNCHED AND 190 ASPIRING AND ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE NATION WERE CONNECTED.NEXT FOR DEI PROVIDES COMPANIES WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BE NEUROINCLUSIVE BY PROMOTING THE MEASUREMENT AND REPORTING OF DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT DATA, AND ENCOURAGING ALL COMPANIES TO COMMIT TO PROGRESS TO TRANSFORM THE LANDSCAPE AND PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. IN 2024, NEXT PUBLISHED 8 ACTIONABLE RESOURCES PROVIDED FOR FREE TO SUPPORT COMPANIES IN BUILDING NEUROINCLUSIOVE WORKPLACES. NEXT FOR DSPS: NEXT FOR DSP, IS 4 PART ELEARNING CURRICULUM THAT ENHANCES MANDATORY COMPLIANCE TRAINING BY PROVIDING SKILL-BASED EDUCATION THAT EMPOWERS DSPS TO PRIORITIZE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THOSE UNDER THEIR CARE WHILE FOSTERING LIFELONG GROWTH. SUPPLEMENTING THE LESSONS ARE DOWNLOADABLE TOOLS (I.E., MENUS, COMMUNICATION BOARDS, ETC.) THAT DSPS CAN UTILIZE TO PUT THE LESSONS INTO ACTION. THE PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY BEING IMPLEMENTED AT THE ARC WESTCHESTER IN NY AND WOODHAVEN IN MO. 1286651 1750 7625 2151270 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 0 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AL AK AR CA CO CT DC FL GA HI IL KS KY ME MD MA MI MN MS NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI X X X AMY WALLACE 2127593775 1177 AVE OF THE AMERICAS 5TH FL NEW YORK NY 10036 LAURA SLATKIN CO-CHAIR 2.50 X X 0 0 0 MICHELLE SMIGEL CO-CHAIR 2.50 X X 0 0 0 STEVEN KANTOR TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL AUERBACH SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JEN CLARK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHARON CUNNINGHAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN SIFF EXKORN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DOUG HERZOG BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TOMMY HILFIGER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JIM HOGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ARLENE MAIDMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 HARRY SLATKIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BELLANCA SMIGEL RUTTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID SCHWARTZBAUM BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT SMIGEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN STEWART BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TRACEY STEWART BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER WALLACE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GILLIAN LEEK PRESIDENT, CEO 40.00 X 269499 0 42025 AMY WALLACE CFO 32.00 X 157631 0 5514 PAMELA COHEN CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00 X 180000 0 6240 ABBY JAYROE SVP, STRATEGIC OPERATIONS 40.00 X 153827 0 5455 HOLLY WAINWRIGHT VP MARKETING & COMMUNICATION 40.00 X 144900 0 4773 KELLY FLEMING SR. DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT 40.00 X 106467 0 15353 1012324 0 79360 6 0 1 0 0 168154 1526626 1694780 52196 52196 7488 168154 40802 -33314 -33314 11 0 11 11 OTHER 900099 7614 7614 7614 1721287 7625 0 18882 842531 842531 474669 328136 41309 105224 927573 641055 80771 205747 5944 4119 514 1311 106873 74057 9251 23565 99408 68884 8605 21919 342 342 39563 31314 4648 3601 129487 4827 28232 96428 11063 6548 17 4498 27882 15239 1812 10831 17339 661 16678 5700 3548 757 1395 44090 36328 2324 5438 19777 12405 2554 4818 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 70489 41674 898 27917 OTHER 36968 23252 8975 4741 CONTRIBUTION EXPENSES 15950 15950 CATERER, MUSIC AND FACI 400 400 2876048 2151270 190667 534111 1946544 1161985 1309764 864143 100000 667125 647734 49405 20053 234955 66814 65034 5491 1780 4029586 2979393 170208 85876 188900 170208 274776 X 3640202 1988893 219176 715724 3859378 2704617 4029586 2979393 -1154761 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1993911 4207751 2231809 2398885 1694780 12527136 1993911 4207751 2231809 2398885 1694780 12527136 688682 11838454 8398 890 23038 69560 52196 154082 5698 6824 3953 157133 7614 181222 12862440 234750 0.92040 0.94410 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 219176 1080407 583859 715724 614965 65000 460789 219176 93050 640000 118085 614965 19177 350000 276127 93050 18500 25000 24323 19177 1.00000 0 0 66814 65034 1780 1780 1924931 162842 40802 203644 1721287 0 1721287 3079692 162842 40802 203644 2876048 0 2876048 PART V, LINE 4: NET ASSETS WHICH HAVE BEEN LIMITED BY DONOR-IMPOSED STIPULATIONS THAT EITHER EXPIRE WITH THE PASSAGE OF TIME OR CAN BE FULFILLED AND REMOVED BY THE ACTIONS OF NEXT PURSUANT TO THOSE STIPULATIONS. CONTRIBUTIONS WHOSE RESTRICTIONS ARE MET IN THE YEAR THE CONTRIBUTION IS RECEIVED ARE REFLECTED WITHIN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE 40,802. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE 40,802. MANY STARS (NOTMS) 175642 168154 7488 400 40402 175642 168154 7488 400 40402 40802 -33314 1 NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN 33 GTURNPIKE ROAD SOUTHBOROUGH MA 01772 042708762 501(C)(3) 75000 0 THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES VOCATIONAL SERVICES STARTING AT AGE 14 AND INCLUDES DIVERSE ACTIVITIES, WHERE STUDENTS DISCOVER THEIR INTERESTS AND STRENGTHS, RECEIVING TOOLS AND SUPPORT FOR A PURPOSEFUL, FULFILLING LIFE. THE PERFORMANCE ZONE INC (AUTISTICWHILEBLACK LLC) 20516 FOX STREET REDFORD MI 48240 133357408 501(C)(3) 25000 0 #AUTISTICWHILEBLACK: EXPLORING IDENTITY INITIATIVE IS A PROGRAM DEDICATED TO GUIDING NEWLY IDENTIFIED AUTISTIC ADULTS THROUGH THE CRUCIAL FIRST YEAR OF SELF-DISCOVERY. ACTIONPLAY INC 417 MYRTLE AVENUE 39 BROOKLYN NY 11205 270681201 501(C)(3) 25000 0 ACTIONPLAYS AUDITION WORKSHOP SERIES DEVELOPS AUDITION SKILLS IN AUTISTIC ACTORS, CHANGES THE PERCEPTION OF AUTISTIC ACTORS AMONG CASTING DIRECTORS AND AGENTS THROUGH INDUSTRY SHOWCASES, ASSISTS ACTORS IN SECURING AUDITIONS AND PAID ROLES, AND PROVIDES MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT FOR AUTISTIC AND NEURODIVERGENT ARTS PROFESSIONALS. ALPINE LEARNING GROUP FOUNDATION INC (ALPINE LEARNING GROUP) 777 PARAMUS ROAD PARAMUS NJ 07652 263636357 501(C)(3) 25000 0 A GOOD JOB BOX (AGJB) IS AN INNOVATIVE SNACK PACKAGING COMPANY THAT CREATES EMPLOYMENT AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS. BANDING TOGETHER 7370 OPPORTUNITY ROAD SUITE E SAN DIEGO CA 92111 364644986 501(C)(3) 25000 0 THE JAM SESSION PROGRAM IS A FREE ONE-HOUR INCLUSIVE MUSIC THERAPY GROUP THAT PAIRS TEENS AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS WITH A MENTOR TO PROMOTE SELF-ADVOCACY AND INCLUSION THROUGH SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNICATION AND EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION. COMMUNICATION 4 ALL INC 204 QUAYSIDE CIRCLE 502 MAITLAND FL 32751 874524720 501(C)(3) 25000 0 WITH A PROGRAM OF INTERNET-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS, COMMUNITY, AND SUPPORT, C4A ACADEMY TEACHES NONSPEAKERS WITH AUTISM HOW TO TYPE TO COMMUNICATE, CHANGING THEIR LIVES FROM HOPELESS TO HOPEFUL ELS FOR AUTISM FOUNDATION INC 18370 LIMESTONE CREEK ROAD JUPITER FL 33458 263520396 501(C)(3) 25000 0 CAREER EXPLORATION & TRAINING (CET) AT ELS FOR AUTISM OFFERS INTRODUCTORY VOCATIONAL TRAINING COURSES IN BASIC CARPENTRY, HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY, OFFICE AND CLERICAL ESSENTIALS, RETAIL, AND FOOD SERVICE TO HELP AUTISTIC ADULTS DEVELOP JOB SKILLS AND CAREE EVOLVE COACHING INC 3706 BUTLER STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15201 472552304 501(C)(3) 25000 0 THE EVOLVE COACHING INCLUSION CENTER IS ESTABLISHING A ROBUST, INDEPENDENT LIVING TRAINING CURRICULUM TO COMPLEMENT EXISTING PROGRAMS. EXCEPTIONAL MINDS INC 14144 VENTURA BLVD STE 100 SHERMAN OAKS CA 91423 800392843 501(C)(3) 25000 0 EXCEPTIONAL MINDS IS A TRAINING ACADEMY AND DIGITAL ARTS STUDIO PREPARING ARTISTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM FOR CAREERS IN ENTERTAINMENT AND RELATED FIELDS. FISH IN A TREE 7529 ZIMPLE STREET NEW ORLEANS LA 70118 920871735 501(C)(3) 25000 0 THE EMPOWERHER PROGRAM BY FISH IN A TREE PROVIDES RECENTLY DIAGNOSED OR SELF-IDENTIFIED ADULT AUTISTIC WOMEN WITH SENSORY-FRIENDLY TOOLS, EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THEIR WELL-BEING, EMPOWER SELF-REGULATION, AND FOSTER A POSITIVE UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR DIAGNOSIS WITHIN A NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING FRAMEWORK. HAVE DREAMS 515 BUSSE HIGHWAY SUITE 150 PARK RIDGE IL 60068 364078008 501(C)(3) 25000 0 THE HAVE DREAMS ACADEMY IS A WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH HIGH-FUNCTIONING AUTISM THAT OFFERS AN AUTISM-SPECIFIC CURRICULUM COMBINED WITH HANDS-ON INTERNSHIPS. INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT INC 381 MADISON AVENUE NEW MILFORD NJ 07646 223391706 501(C)(3) 25000 0 THE INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT (IEA) IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROGRAM THAT HELPS TO ENSURE EACH AUTISTIC INDIVIDUAL SERVED GAINS THE SKILLS TO LEAD HAPPY, PRODUCTIVE, AND INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLES. JULIE & MICHAEL TRACY FAMILY FOUNDATION (URBAN AUTISM SOLUTIONS) 1212 W FLOURNOY STREET CHICAGO IL 60607 371667452 501(C)(3) 25000 0 URBAN AUTISM SOLUTIONS (UAS) PROVIDES SOCIAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE AUTISM TO SOCIALIZE WITH THEIR PEERS AND BECOME ENGAGED IN THEIR COMMUNITY. LEARNINGSPRING SCHOOL 247 EAST 20TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10003 010603628 501(C)(3) 25000 0 THIS PROGRAM OFFERS MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND ALUMNI OF LEARNINGSPRING, AGED 14 AND ABOVE, ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND SUPPORT REGARDING ADULT SERVICES, SOCIAL CONNECTION, AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. NEURODIVERSITY WORKS 11475 HELENA STREET COMMERCE CITY CO 80022 851377655 501(C)(3) 25000 0 NEURODIVERSITY WORKS IS A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO EQUIPPING NEURODIVERGENT STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS AND TRAINING NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN THE DRONE INDUSTRY. NORTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC 4965 US HIGHWAY 42 SUITE 1000 LOUISVILLE KY 40222 616027530 501(C)(3) 25000 0 PREPARING FOR ADULT LIFE (PAL) IS AN INCLUSIVE, IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM IN ACHIEVING SELF-DETERMINATION IN A MEDICAL SETTING. SHEPHERD'S WAY INC 11711 E CRESTWOOD STREET WICHITA KS 67206 812837618 501(C)(3) 25000 0 SHEPHERDS WAY IS A FOUR PHASE POST-SECONDARY BRIDGE INTO ADULTHOOD DEDICATED TO LAUNCHING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES INTO INDEPENDENT, COMMUNITY-ENGAGED, AND PURPOSE DRIVEN LIVES. SOCIEDAD DE EDUCACION Y REHABILITACION (SER) DE PUERTO RICO INC 500 CALLE BEZ URB POREZ MORIS HATO REY 917 RQ 660207947 501(C)(3) 25000 0 FUND STAFF TRAINING IN PEERS PROGRAM, WHICH IS A SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM OFFERED TO YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM THAT PROVIDES THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO LIVE AN INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE, AND SELF-SUFFICIENT LIFE. SOUTHWEST AUTISM RESEARCH AND RESOURCE CENTER 300 NORTH 18TH STREET PHOENIX AZ 85006 311496646 501(C)(3) 25000 0 LEARN4INDEPENDENCE, A COMPREHENSIVE 32-COURSE CURRICULUM THAT EQUIPS AUTISTIC ADULTS WITH ESSENTIAL LIFE AND WORK SKILLS. THE ARC WESTCHESTER FOUNDATION 265 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD HAWTHORNE NY 10532 131740065 501(C)(3) 25000 0 PROJECT SEARCH AUTISM ENHANCEMENT (PSAE) IS A 10-MONTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM TARGETED FOR YOUNG ADULTS, APPROXIMATELY AGES 18-28, WHO HAVE COMPLETED HIGH SCHOOL AND WHOSE GOAL IS COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. THE ED ASNER FAMILY CENTER 16340 ROSCOE BLVD SUITE 101 VAN NUYS CA 91406 824043883 501(C)(3) 25000 0 FRIENDSHIP BUILDERS IS A NEURODIVERGENT LED AND CREATED PROGRAM TO ASSIST NEURODIVERGENT INDIVIDUALS IN CULTIVATING AND MAINTAINING LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. THE TRUE PROFESSIONAL 25 MOUNTAIN AVENUE MAPLEWOOD NJ 07040 932387164 501(C)(3) 25000 0 THE TRUE PROFESSIONAL INSTILLS A CLIENT-CENTERED APPROACH AND EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE DELIVERY TO DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONALS (DSPS) IN RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON 7000 FANNIN SUITE 1706 HOUSTON TX 77030 741761309 501(C)(3) 25000 0 THE LAUNCHING! TO ADULTHOOD PROGRAMS FOCUS ON HELPING NEURODIVERSE YOUNG ADULTS REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH WORK TRAININGS AND INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS. TIKVA-ETTA & LAZEAR ISRAEL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED (ETTA) 13034 SATICOY ST NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA 91605 954308644 501(C)(3) 25000 0 OPENING THE BHATIA FAMILY VILLAGE, A TRANSFORMATIONAL URBAN INDEPENDENT HOUSING COMMUNITY FOR ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM ASMT INC 955 WOODLAND STREET NASHVILLE TN 37206 271003749 501(C)(3) 24000 0 AUTISMTN FOSTERA COMMUNITY, EMPOWERMENT, AND MUTUAL SUPPORT, WITH DEDICATED PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AUTISTIC ADULTS, AS WELL AS AFFINITY GROUPS FOR LGBTQIA+ AUTISTIC ADULTS AND LATE-DISCOVERED/LATE-DIAGNOSED AUTISTIC ADULTS. MERCY UNIVERSITY 555 BROADWAY DOBBS FERRY NY 10522 131967321 501(C)(3) 20000 0 FELLOWS' FALL 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENT - 8 MEMBER OF COHORT 2 SPECTRUM SAILING 1397 SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA LANE MT PLEASANT SC 29464 880637151 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SPECTRUM SAILING TRAVELS ACROSS THE COUNTRY CONDUCTING FREE 3-DAY PROFESSIONAL SAILING CAMPS CURATED SPECIFICALLY FOR AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS. THEATRE DEVELOPMENT FUND INC 520 EIGHTH AVENUE SUITE 801 NEW YORK NY 10018 136216919 501(C)(3) 20000 0 TDF AUTISM FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE, JUDGMENT FREE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ENJOY THE POWER OF THE PERFORMING ARTS WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. MERCY UNIVERSITY 555 BROADWAY DOBBS FERRY NY 10522 131967321 501(C)(3) 17500 0 FELLOWS' SPRING 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENT - 7 MEMBER OF COHORT 2 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 809 S MARSHFIELD AVE CHICAGO IL 60612 376000511 501(C)(3) 15000 0 FELLOWS' FALL 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENT - 6 MEMBER OF COHORT 2 ABILIS INC 50 GLENVILLE ROAD GREENWICH CT 06831 066009327 501(C)(3) 15000 0 THE ABILIS EMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING AND COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. LETS WORK FOR GOOD INC (POPCORN FOR THE PEOPLE) 140 ETHEL ROAD W SUITE M PISCATAWAY NJ 08854 473892053 501(C)(3) 15000 0 POPCORN FOR THE PEOPLE IS EMBEDDING A STAFF ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIALIST THAT UNDERSTANDS HOW TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF NATURAL SUPPORTS FOR EVERY EMPLOYEE WITHIN IT'S SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. TEMPLE UNIVERSITY-OF COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION 1330 POLLET WALK PHILADELPHIA PA 19122 231365971 501(C)(3) 12500 0 FELLOWS' FALL 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENT - 5 MEMBER OF COHORT 2 SPECTRUM DESIGNS FOUNDATION LTD 366 MAIN STREET PORT WASHINGTON NY 11050 275020830 501(C)(3) 10000 0 SPECTRUM ACADEMY IS A BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERED BY SDF TO OTHER BUSINESSES INTERESTED IN EMPLOYING PEOPLE WITH AUTISM. SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC 900 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE SUITE 500 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55425 042296967 501(C)(3) 7990 0 NEXT FOR FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING 35 PART I, LINE 2: THE GRANTS COMMITTEE REVIEWS APPLICATIONS FROM POTENTIAL GRANTEES. NEXT MAY MAKE IN-PERSON AND/OR VIRTUAL SITE VISITS TO POTENTIAL FIRST TIME GRANTEES IN ADVANCE OF ISSUING THE GRANT TO ENSURE THAT THEY DELIVER SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH AUTISM. ALL APPROVED GRANTEES SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH NEXT PRIOR TO RECEIVING FUNDS. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED AS NEEDED. NEXT REQUESTS A REPORT FROM GRANTEES ADVISING OF THE SERVICES THEY HAVE PROVIDED DURING THE PERIOD OF THE GRANT. EVERY REPORT IS REVIEWED FOR ADEQUATE REPORTING OF THE EXPECTED OUTPUT AND OUTCOMES THAT WERE NOTED IN THE GRANT AGREEMENT X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GILLIAN LEEK PRESIDENT, CEO 269499 0 0 0 0 0 8396 0 33629 0 311524 0 0 0 PAMELA COHEN CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 180000 0 0 0 0 0 5400 0 840 0 186240 0 0 0 AMY WALLACE CFO 157631 0 0 0 0 0 4729 0 785 0 163145 0 0 0 ABBY JAYROE SVP, STRATEGIC OPERATIONS 153827 0 0 0 0 0 4615 0 840 0 159282 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 LAURA SLATKIN, BOARD PRESIDENT AND HARRY SLATKIN, BOARD MEMBER SHARE FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. MICHELLE SMIGEL, BOARD MEMBER AND ROBERT SMIGEL, BOARD MEMBER SHARE FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. ROBERT SMIGEL, BOARD MEMBER AND BELLANCA RUTTER SMIGEL, BOARD MEMBER SHARE FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE COMPLETE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C NEXT HAS A WRITTEN POLICY REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHICH APPLIES TO ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF NEXT. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO CONFIRM COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. IF THE PRESIDENT OF NEXT BECOMES AWARE OF ANY FACTS SUGGESTING THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS THEY ARE REQUIRED TO NOTIFY THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, OR THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, OF SUCH CONFLICT AND THE BOARD, OR AUDIT COMMITTEE, UPON THE ADVICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL, WILL DETERMINE WHETHER SUCH CONFLICT EXISTS AND WHAT ACTIONS, IF ANY, TO TAKE IN REGARD TO SUCH CONFLICT. ANY DIRECTOR DETERMINED TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON A MATTER PRESENTED TO THE BOARD WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY DISCUSSIONS OR DELIBERATIONS REGARDING THE SUBJECT MATTER WHERE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AND WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO VOTE ON SUCH MATTER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE GOVERNANCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE GOVERNANCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL REVIEW, INCLUDING COMPENSATION REVIEW. THE GOVERNANCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE PERIODICALLY REVIEWS FORMS 990 OF OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, OR PUBLISHED COMPENSATION REPORTS, TO COMPARE QUALIFIED PERSONS IN SIMILARLY SITUATED POSITIONS. THESE DISCUSSIONS ARE DOCUMENTED. THE GOVERNANCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINE A RAISE POOL THAT MAY BE DISBURSED BY THE PRESIDENT WITHIN GUIDELINES PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNANCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE OVERSEES SUCH DECISIONS MADE BY THE PRESIDENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIODS OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONAL MEASURES NEXT HOLDS LARGE NATIONAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS, TYPICALLY EVERY TWO OR THREE YEARS. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES INCREASE DURING THE YEARS IN WHICH AN EVENT IS HELD BECAUSE OF THE INCREASED COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUPPORTING THE EVENT. HOWEVER, GRANTS THAT ARE PROVIDED FROM THE FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THE EVENTS, AND ARE CONSIDERED PROGRAM EXPENSES, ARE AWARDED BEGINNING AT LEAST SIX (6) MONTHS AFTER THE EVENT AND FUNDS MAY CONTINUE TO BE AWARDED FOR SEVERAL YEARS THEREAFTER. THE COMBINATION OF THESE FACTORS CAN RESULT IN DRAMATIC CHANGES IN THE PERCENTAGE OF PROGRAM EXPENSES TO TOTAL EXPENSES YEAR-TO-YEAR. IN YEARS WHEN A LARGE FUNDRAISING EVENT IS HELD, THE PERCENTAGE OF PROGRAM SERVICES TO TOTAL EXPENSES IS MUCH LOWER THAN IN YEARS WHEN AN EVENT IS NOT HELD. NEXT ANTICIPATES A SIMILAR TREND TO CONTINUE FOR AS LONG AS WE HOLD LARGE FUNDRAISING EVENTS.