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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7087887

AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC

Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27607

Financials

$27.7M$27.4M2023$32.5M$32M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$32,526,782$31,991,999$534,783$10,449,025$7,278,266$3,170,759
June 30, 2024990$27,690,452$27,415,218$275,234$10,255,230$7,619,254$2,635,976
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,263,545
of which government grants
$5,970,548
Program service revenue
$24,204,670
Investment income
$51,208
Net rental income
$22,496
Net gain from sales of assets
-$21,917
Net income from fundraising events
-$86,444
Net income from sales of inventory
$7,502
Other revenue
$7,359

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,694,357
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,140,543
Other salaries and wages
$19,346,705
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$23,929,104
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$941
Accounting fees
$98,780
Occupancy
$1,446,088
Travel
$436,511
Depreciation
$197,968
Program services (functional)
$28,069,354
Management and general (functional)
$2,988,045
Fundraising (functional)
$934,600

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,255,230
Total assets, end of year
$10,449,025
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,278,266
Net assets, end of year
$3,170,759
Land, buildings and equipment
$751,925
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,012,050
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,158,709
Gross receipts
$32,820,936
Employees
1,185
Volunteers
500
Year formed
1970
State of legal domicile
NC

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
R TRACEY SHERIFFCEO
Officer
39$237,686$42,867
KERRI B ERBCPO
Officer
40$190,295$5,963
KRISTY WHITECDO
Officer
40$184,575$7,365
KARI JOHNSTONSR DIR OF SE
Highest-paid employee
40$126,132$14,200
EBUNI ROBERTSCHRO
Officer
40$130,675$5,327
WHITNEY SUKONICKCLINICAL DIR
Highest-paid employee
40$118,295$15,088
PAUL M WENDLERCFO
Officer
39$124,233$5,018
ROBERT LIPPARDIT DIRECTOR
Officer
40$93,626$22,456
CHRISTINE LEONARDREG SVCS DIR
Officer
40$92,136$22,395
EDGAR MORENOCFO
Officer
39$106,161$4,800
MICHAEL LEPAGEREG SVCS DIR
Officer
40$85,432$22,232
DOUG BROWN2ND VICE CHA
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DR ROB CHRISTIANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FREDRICK DAVISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RALPH DILEONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
9 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RON HOWRIGONIMMEDIATE PA
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEVE LOVESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MEREDITH MCCUMBEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR KRISTI MILOWICDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTIN SELBYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CRAIG SEMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SCOTT TAYLORVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICHARD THOMPSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS VOSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
R TRACEY SHERIFFCEO
Officer
39$203,967$38,417
KERRI B ERBCPO
Officer
40$174,216$7,401
KRISTY WHITECDO
Officer
40$169,617$7,217
PAUL M WENDLERCFO
Officer
39$150,619$8,139
KARI JOHNSTONSR DIR OF PR
Highest-paid employee
40$113,176$12,832
WHITNEY SUKONICKCLINICAL DIR
Highest-paid employee
40$111,620$7,288
EBUNI ROBERTSCHRO
Officer
40$111,325$4,877
TIM FERREIRADIR QUAL & C
Highest-paid employee
40$102,595$8,873
STEPHANIE AUSTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DOUG BROWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
FREDRICK DAVISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RALPH DILEONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RON HOWRIGONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
STEVE LOVEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MEREDITH MCCUMBEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CRAIG SEAMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KRISTIN SELBYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SCOTT TAYLOR2ND VICE CHA
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRIS WHITFIELDIMMEDIATE PA
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5121 KINGDOM WAY STE 100, RALEIGH, NC 27607-6063
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
R TRACEY SHERIFF, 5121 KINGDOM WAY SUITE 100, RALEIGH, NC 27607
Signed the 990
R TRACEY SHERIFF, CEO
Phone
(919) 743-0204
Return prepared by
LANGDON & COMPANY LLP

Mission

THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. IMPROVES THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM, SUPPORTS THEIR FAMILIES, AND EDUCATES COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY DIRECT CARE SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR PROFESSIONALS RESPECT INDIVIDUALS' UNIQUE STRENGTHS, PREFERENCES, AND DIGNITY AS WE USE RESEARCH-BASED BEST PRACTICES TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL. WE OFFER EXPERTISE IN HOME, WORK, AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS REACH THEIR MAXIMUM LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE. OUR COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE SKILL BUILDING IN AN INDIVIDUAL'S HOME, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, AND EMPLOYMENT AND DAY SERVICES. ASNC ENABLES THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE AT HOME AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AS CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY WITH FULL AND MEANINGFUL LIVES.
    Expenses $17,728,843 · grants $2,638,000 · revenue $16,689,642
  • CLINICAL SERVICES - ASNC USES APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) WHICH IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM OF ALL AGES AND ABILITY LEVELS. ABA PROVIDES LIVE-IMPROVING INSTRUCTION DESIGNED FOR EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE NEEDS AND GOALS. PSYCHOLOGISTS AND BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS TEAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE CLIENT AND THEIR FAMILY/CAREGIVERS TO DESIGN TEACHING GOALS THAT DELIVER MEANINGFUL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, INCREASED INDEPENDENCE AND HAPPINESS, AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE. FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS RECEIVE TRAINING AND COACHING TO HELP THEIR LOVED ONES MEET THEIR GOALS. ASNC ALSO PROVIDES WORKSHOPS AND ON-SITE COACHING FOR PROFESSIONALS AS WELL AS SHORT-TERM CONSULTATION THROUGH TELEHEALTH SERVICES.
    Expenses $4,165,263 · grants $55,757 · revenue $3,414,505
  • RECREATION SERVICES - ASNC PROVIDES SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THROUGH OVERNIGHT AND DAY CAMPS, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, RECREATIONAL RESPITE, ADULT PROGRAMS, AND SOCIAL GROUPS, THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM IMPROVE THEIR SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, PEER NETWORKS, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. AFTER SPENDING TIME IN OUR SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SHOW INCREASES IN CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE, AND A WILLINGNESS TO TRY NEW THINGS. THE PROGRAMS ALSO PROVIDE NEEDED RESPITE FOR FAMILIES AND HANDS-ON TRAINING FOR COLLEGE-AGE COUNSELORS, BUILDING THE SKILLS THEY NEED FOR CAREERS SERVING PEOPLE WITH AUTISM.
    Expenses $3,347,732 · revenue $3,443,184
  • ADVOCACY & PUBLIC EDUCATION - ASNC PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM, THEIR FAMILIES, AND PROFESSIONALS WITH INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. WE CONSULT ONE-ON-ONE WITH CAREGIVERS, ATTEND SCHOOL MEETINGS, CONDUCT PARENT AND PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS, AND ADVOCATE FOR THE NEEDS OF THE AUTISM COMMUNITY WITH POLICY-MAKING ENTITIES. OUR CLINICAL TRAINING FOR CAREGIVERS, PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS, PROVIDER AGENCIES, FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS HAS IMPROVED AND SAVED LIVES. ASNC ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATION THROUGH EMAIL UPDATES, A SEMI-ANNUAL MAGAZINE, SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, BLOG ARTICLES, ONLINE TOOLKITS, OUR WEBSITE, AND A STATEWIDE ANNUAL CONFERENCE. IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES, WE WORK TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM AND PROVIDE LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR FAMILIES.
    Expenses $2,827,516 · grants $600 · revenue $657,339

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7087887
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
1970
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,449,025
Income (IRS master file)
$32,820,936

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$32,526,782$31,991,999$10,449,025XML
990June 2024$27,690,452$27,415,218$10,255,230XML
990June 2023$25,099,765$24,844,679$8,338,999IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 23-7087887).

Questions about AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC

What is the EIN of AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC is 23-7087887.
Is AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
Are donations to AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA 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 AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names R TRACEY SHERIFF.
Who are the officers and directors of AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $237,686 (R TRACEY SHERIFF, CEO).
How much revenue does AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $32,526,782, expenses of $31,991,999 and total assets of $10,449,025 at year end.

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