Nonprofit · EIN 05-0512037
THE AUTISM PROJECT
Tax-exempt · JOHNSTON, RI 02919
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,411,062 | $2,404,269 | $6,793 | $1,000,141 | $1,050,620 | -$50,479 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,339,251 | $2,150,695 | $188,556 | $1,024,085 | $1,082,347 | -$58,262 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,731,997 | $1,680,171 | $51,826 | $660,855 | $912,979 | -$252,124 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $358,324
- of which government grants
- $194,589
- Program service revenue
- $2,069,746
- Investment income
- $2
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$17,010
- Other revenue
- -$17,010
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $117,439
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,092,267
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,512,315
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,360
- Occupancy
- $76,306
- Travel
- $22,311
- Depreciation
- $15,115
- Program services (functional)
- $1,782,439
- Management and general (functional)
- $487,808
- Fundraising (functional)
- $134,022
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,024,085
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,000,141
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,050,620
- Net assets, end of year
- -$50,479
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $80,885
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$50,479
- Gross receipts
- $2,428,072
- Employees
- 92
- Volunteers
- 77
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- RI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Fernandez | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $1,651,362 | $365,361 |
| Peter K Markell | EVP & CFO Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $1,464,555 | $40,760 |
| Scott DiChristofero | Fmr Officer Former | 0.5 | $0 | $175,943 | $12,087 |
| Joanne Quinn | President & Executive Director Officer | 40 | $84,065 | $0 | $30,179 |
| Cristina Amadeo | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kellie Buckley | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sabrina DeRensis | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Gould | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Al Greer | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Martinez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle North | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Roderick | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeronimo Sandoval | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ned Walsh | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Fernandez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $2,148,746 | $307,376 |
| Peter K Markell | EVP & CFO Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $1,193,642 | $18,928 |
| Scott DiChristofero | VPFinance-10/23 Officer | 2 | $0 | $321,654 | $33,388 |
| Joanne Quinn | Pres/Exec. Dir. Officer | 40 | $84,852 | $0 | $27,984 |
| Cristina Amedeo | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kellie Buckley | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Gould | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Al Greer | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Roderick | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeronimo Sandoval | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ned Walsh | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy J Babineau | Fmr. Director | 0 | $0 | $6,453,503 | $383,339 |
| Arthur J Sampson | Director- 1/23 Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 | $417,696 | $18,300 |
| Scott DiChristofero | VPFinance-10/23 Officer | 2 | $0 | $194,035 | $52,490 |
| Joanne Quinn | Pres/Exec. Dir. Officer | 40 | $85,609 | $0 | $27,587 |
| Cristina Amedeo | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kellie Buckley | Director Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Gould | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Al Greer | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Roderick | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ned Walsh | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter K Markell | EVP & CFO Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1516 ATWOOD AVE, JOHNSTON, RI 02919-3223
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Joann Quinn, 1516 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919
- Signed the 990
- Kevin Bickerstaff, Director of Finance
- Phone
- (401) 667-6502
- Website
- www.theautismproject.org
Mission
The Autism Project (TAP) is a comprehensive coordinated system of services and resources for meeting the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and providing related services to their families and those who work with them in the Rhode Island area.
Program accomplishments
- TAP employs Family Support Specialists (FSS) who work to help family members navigate the system of care in Rhode Island. Activities include one-to-one mentorship meetings which provide program information and resources, assistance with insurance issues, coaching on educational concerns and advocacy, and the provision of a safe place to seek help and discuss concerns. A unique program is TAP's Grandparent Support Group, which meets monthly and averages 8 attendees. TAP provides training for parents, professionals, and caregivers in both English and Spanish and makes support calls on such topics as Toilet Training, Why ask Why? (Positive Behavior Supports), Visual Support and Understanding ASD, and the Parent Training Series (5-week parent coaching model).TAP's Family Support Specialists (FSS) also work with agencies, organizations, and families through on-site trainings to teach participants to recognize developmental milestones, to support concerns families may have, and to provide the tools necessary to empower families to make informed decisions and access care. TAP's FSS staff trained approximately 300 parents during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. FSS staff also spent over 1,000 hours consulting in school districts and early childhood education facilities.Expenses $1,142,340 · revenue $1,701,584
- TAP provides multiple training services related to ASD, social/emotional learning, and social skills programming to various professionals in Rhode Island. Through cutting-edge training and workshops, consultations provided in public and private classrooms, and regional/national speaking engagements, TAP educates professionals, educators, related support staff, itinerants, early intervention and day care providers, Head Start staff, community members, and anyone working to support people with ASD at school, at home, and within the community. TAP introduces information and strategies for educating students with ASD, social/emotional challenges, and related communication disorders. TAP's Training Department educated city personnel, schools, businesses, support agencies, community organizations, and Public Safety personnel through webinars, virtual and on-site trainings and videos to teach participants to recognize evidence-based and autism-informed strategies to best engage with members of the autistic community . TAP's team trained 3,321 participants during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.Expenses $400,223 · revenue $298,753
- TAP connects people with a spectrum of needs to the tools, resources, and education available to help them lead independent and fulfilling lives. TAP provides direct services within social skill group programs and a two-week summer camp, "Camp WANNAGOAGAIN!", for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). TAP also serves 250 individuals with an ASD through a 26-week program for groups during the school year and an additional 5-week session, as well as TAP's aforementioned summer camp. TAP offers events throughout the year for families in collaboration with the Rhode Island Center for Autism Research and Treatment (RICART).Expenses $239,876 · revenue $69,409
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 05-0512037
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G84)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,000,141
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,428,072
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,411,062 | $2,404,269 | $1,000,141 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,339,251 | $2,150,695 | $1,024,085 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,731,997 | $1,680,171 | $660,855 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,211,858 | $1,230,583 | $478,829 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 05-0512037).
Questions about THE AUTISM PROJECT
- What is the EIN of THE AUTISM PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE AUTISM PROJECT is 05-0512037.
- Is THE AUTISM PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to THE AUTISM PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE AUTISM PROJECT file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE AUTISM PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE AUTISM PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE AUTISM PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Joann Quinn.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE AUTISM PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE AUTISM PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,411,062, expenses of $2,404,269 and total assets of $1,000,141 at year end.
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