Nonprofit · EIN 16-1738730
ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED INC
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85034
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $64,925,490 | $60,678,978 | $4,246,512 | $27,793,335 | $6,707,409 | $21,085,926 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $50,176,532 | $43,518,885 | $6,657,647 | $23,154,592 | $6,392,906 | $16,761,686 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $31,040,451 | $28,031,818 | $3,008,633 | $15,894,526 | $5,829,399 | $10,065,127 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,112,601
- Program service revenue
- $63,460,760
- Investment income
- $352,129
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $777,976
- Other salaries and wages
- $20,602,225
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $24,626,077
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $491,980
- Travel
- $258,792
- Depreciation
- $171,138
- Program services (functional)
- $58,520,404
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,786,915
- Fundraising (functional)
- $371,659
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,154,592
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,793,335
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,707,409
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,085,926
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,896,671
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $20,960,985
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $124,941
- Gross receipts
- $64,925,490
- Employees
- 1,043
- Volunteers
- 26
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON BLOCHER-RUBIN | CEO Officer | 40 | $294,875 | $113,962 |
| JENIFER WENTZ | COO | 40 | $189,998 | $74,410 |
| SHANNON SCHEIDT | HIGHLY COMPENSATED | 40 | $174,196 | $70,704 |
| CAREY BERANEK | HIGHLY COMPENSATED | 40 | $166,859 | $73,790 |
| EHREN WERNTZ | HIGHLY COMPENSATED | 40 | $166,859 | $70,915 |
| PAULA SIGNORELLI | CFO | 40 | $184,819 | $25,575 |
| KYLE FYFE | HIGHLY COMPENSATED | 40 | $156,759 | $15,821 |
| ERICA SKEPNEK | HIGHLY COMPENSATED | 40 | $137,530 | $20,570 |
| STACY HARKINS | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA MCLEOD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JO JERDE | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA PRESLER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM DEWEY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMEY ZURAWSKI | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA FLORES | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON BLOCHER-RUBIN | CEO Officer | 40 | $267,643 | $49,248 |
| JENIFER WENTZ | COO | 40 | $162,458 | $18,164 |
| PAULA SIGNORELLI | CFO | 40 | $165,260 | $11,068 |
| CAREY BERANEK | HIGHLY COMPENSATED | 40 | $147,834 | $17,441 |
| EHREN WERNTZ | HIGHLY COMPENSATED | 40 | $147,686 | $13,866 |
| SHANNON SCHEIDT | HIGHLY COMPENSATED | 40 | $136,874 | $19,704 |
| KYLE FYFE | HIGHLY COMPENSATED | 40 | $138,158 | $7,600 |
| ERICA SKEPNEK | HIGHLY COMPENSATED | 40 | $126,194 | $11,536 |
| STACY HARKINS | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN WEBDALE | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JO JERDE | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA PRESLER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMEY ZURAWSKI | Board Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA HULKE | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON BLOCHER-RUBIN | CEO Officer | 40 | $223,992 | $46,215 |
| JENIFER WERNTZ | HIGHLY COMPENSATED | 40 | $157,417 | $18,151 |
| EHREN WERNTZ | HIGHLY COMPENSATED | 40 | $147,382 | $18,161 |
| CAREY BERANEK | HIGHLY COMPENSATED | 40 | $143,455 | $17,548 |
| SHANNON SCHEIDT | HIGHLY COMPENSATED | 40 | $126,244 | $19,214 |
| ERICA SKEPNEK | HIGHLY COMPENSATED | 40 | $121,402 | $14,250 |
| STACY HARKINS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN WEBDALE | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMEY ZURAWSKI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA HULKE | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEELY BURKHARDT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA McKAY | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURENT BADOUX | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5025 E WASHINGTON ST STE 212, PHOENIX, AZ 85034-7439
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AARON BLOCHER-RUBIN, 5025 E WASHINGTON STREET 212, PHOENIX, AZ 85034
- Signed the 990
- AARON BLOCHER-RUBIN, CEO
- Phone
- (602) 773-5773
- Website
- www.azaunited.org
- Return prepared by
- HAYNIE & COMPANY
Mission
Our mission is to help as many families as possible with individualized supports. The Organization's vision is to help families statewide with comprehensive support services for all ages. In carrying out its mission, the Organization's primary activities are to provide services and related programs for individuals with autism and their families, including habilitation, speech therapy, intensive behavioral intervention, respite care, parent training, school support, community integration, and continuing education.
Program accomplishments
- Family and Community Services:Clinical Family Coaching (CFC) This unique treatment model consists of intensive parent and family training over a period of at least 6 months. This program involves parents and family members working directly with a clinical team from 2-5 days per week, for 2-4 hours at a time, in the family home or in the community. These sessions focus on helping parents learn the skills to prevent, manage, and replace complex behavior challenges and other barriers to community integration. Through this program parents and family members learn how making changes to how they approach discipline, communication, rewards, and routines can impact behavior challenges they are experiencing with their child(ren). Parents are also taught strategies to improve their relationships with family members as well as their own challenging emotions if and when they are an obstacle to behavior change.Expenses $48,772,629 · revenue $9,407,649
- Children and Youth Services:Habilitation This service is provided in the home and community setting by Habilitation Providers that work one-to-one with children. Habilitation services are authorized by the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). To be eligible for funding, families must be approved through Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS). The Organization is available to assist families at no cost through the process of applying for ALTCS eligibility and requesting habilitation services through DDD. Respite This service provides short-term care and supervision for the child to provide relief for the parents or caregivers. It may take place in the childs home or in the community. Respite services are authorized by the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). The maximum annual approval for respite is typically 600 hours. To be eligible for funding, families must be approved through Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS). The Organization is available to assist families at no cost through the process of applying for ALTCS eligibility and requesting habilitation services through DDD.Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment (ABA) ABA therapy is one of the most effective and research-supported treatments available for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. A team of highly trained clinicians provide a custom and comprehensive treatment package. Overseen by licensed Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and implemented by Behavior Technicians, the Organization provides the level of support and expertise needed to help a child learn comprehensive life skills and improve interfering behavior challenges to meet their fullest potential. This service takes place in the home or in an Arizona Autism United clinic setting. Treatment is tailored to the childs strengths and needs; addressing communication, socialization, behavior challenges, self-help skills or other living skills that improve quality of life and community integration opportunities for the family and child. Speech Therapy This service is provided by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPA). It includes evaluation and treatment. Assessments are administered to measure the childs speech and language skills. Assessments may include formal standardized tests or an informal assessment of communication skills along with a comprehensive parent interview and developmental history. Observation of social interactions and play will also contribute to establishing goals. Based on the results of the assessment, goals are selected, and implemented during individual speech therapy sessions. Sessions are typically scheduled for one hour, one time per week. Parent involvement in each session is encouraged as much of the session will include dialogue of specific therapy techniques and a suggested plan for at-home practice. Sessions take place in the home or at the Organizations clinic.Expenses $8,952,616 · revenue $53,705,617
- Psychological Diagnostic and Counseling Services (PCS):Psychotherapy and Counseling PCS program serves children, youth, and adults who have (or are suspected of having) autism as well as other developmental disabilities and related conditions. Uniquely, our team will screen for a wide array of disabilities and behavioral disorders, whereas other providers will only screen for autism. Services are available to all age ranges. We are among the only local providers who accept AHCCCS/Medicaid for comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for all ages. This service is provided by a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.Expenses $795,159 · revenue $347,494
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-1738730
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P820)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27,793,335
- Income (IRS master file)
- $64,925,490
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $64,925,490 | $60,678,978 | $27,793,335 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $50,176,532 | $43,518,885 | $23,154,592 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $31,040,451 | $28,031,818 | $15,894,526 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $19,902,434 | $17,825,078 | $11,943,219 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 16-1738730).
Questions about ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED INC
- What is the EIN of ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED INC is 16-1738730.
- Is ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED INC 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 ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AARON BLOCHER-RUBIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $294,875 (AARON BLOCHER-RUBIN, CEO).
- How much revenue does ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $64,925,490, expenses of $60,678,978 and total assets of $27,793,335 at year end.
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