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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3160079

FOUNDATION FOR ANGELMAN SYNDROME THERAPEUTICS

Also known as FAST & ALSO DBA CUREANGELMAN-ORG

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78731

Financials

$6.5M$23.2M2023$5.4M$10.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOUNDATION FOR ANGELMAN SYNDROME THERAPEUTICS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$5,388,260$10,391,969-$5,003,709$44,915,881$4,707,817$40,208,064
December 31, 2023990$6,525,815$23,229,158-$16,703,343$58,430,242$18,609,384$39,820,858
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,723,744
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,677,094
Net gain from sales of assets
$202,160
Net income from fundraising events
-$52,118
Other revenue
-$12,578

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,698,573
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$763,697
Other salaries and wages
$2,030,293
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,926,752
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$798,599
Travel
$126,080
Program services (functional)
$9,231,557
Management and general (functional)
$761,807
Fundraising (functional)
$398,605

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$58,430,242
Total assets, end of year
$44,915,881
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,707,817
Net assets, end of year
$40,208,064
Net assets without donor restrictions
$40,192,607
Net assets with donor restrictions
$15,457
Gross receipts
$9,721,341
Employees
11
Volunteers
291
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
IL

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
ALLYSON BERENTCHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$509,945
RYAN K FISCHERCHIEF OPERATING OFICER
Officer
40$286,130$0
ALANA NEWHOUSEPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$245,000$0
KENA PEARSONCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$232,568$0
MICHELE GOLOMBUSKICHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$210,068$0
RYAN JACOBCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
18$0$0
MICHAEL HANRAHANVICE CHAIRPERSON AND TR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
GUY SHAPIRALTRESURER
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0$0
AMELIA BEATTYSECRETARY
Trustee or director
15$0$0
KARLY WARNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JOHN SCHLUETERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0$0
KELLY DAVIDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
BEN O'CONNORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
ROY AZOUTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
LAUREN HOFFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NORA XUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RYAN K FISCHERCHIEF OPERATING OFICER
Officer
40$198,051
KENA RICHERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$191,948
ALANA NEWHOUSEPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$177,800
MAIDDY DUNIGANFORMER OFFICER AND COO
Former
0$36,755
RYAN JACOBCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
18$0
KELLY DAVIDCO-VICE CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
MICHAEL HANRAHANCO-VICE CHAIRPERSON AND TR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
KRISTY DIXONTRESURER
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
AMELIA BEATTYSECRETARY
Trustee or director
15$0
ROY AZOUTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
JOHN SCHLUETERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
30$0
NORA XUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
ALLYSON BERENTCHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER
Trustee or director
40$0
LAUREN HOFFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
MEGAN CROSSCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Trustee or director
5$0
BEN O'CONNORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5900 BALCONES DRIVE 8754, AUSTIN, TX 78731-4257
In care of
% MAIDDY DUNIGAN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RYAN JACOB, 5900 BALCONES DRIVE 8754, AUSTIN, TX 78731
Signed the 990
RYAN JACOB, CHAIRPERSON
Phone
(866) 783-0078
Return prepared by
HEGRE MCMAHON & SCHIMMEL LLC

Mission

ANGELMAN SYNDROME (AS) IS A NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER CHARACTERIZED BY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT DELAYS AND SEVERE SPEECH IMPAIRMENT. A FEW INDIVIDUALS WITH AS DEVELOP FUNCTIONAL SPEECH, BUT MOST COMMUNICATE THROUGH A MIXTURE OF GESTURES, EYE GAZE, ADAPTED SIGN LANGUAGE AND AUGUMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION DEVICES. INDIVIDUALS WITH AS HAVE DEVELOPMENT DELAY AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. CURRENT RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT NEURONAL DEVELOPMENT OCCURS CORRECTLY IN AS, BUT NEURONAL FUNCTIONING IS IMPAIRED. THIS NEURONAL IMPAIRMENT IMPACTS THE INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO LEARN IN THAT SKILLS ARE ACQUIRED LESS RAPIDLY THAN IN AGE-MATCHED PEERS. THE FOUNDATION FOR ANGELMAN SYNDROME THERAPEUTICS IS AN ORGANIZATION OF FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO FINDING A CURE FOR AS AND RELATED DISORDERS THROUGH THE FUNDING OF AN AGRESSIVE RESEARCH AGENDA, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. FAST IS COMMITTED TO ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH AS TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FAST'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH LEADING TO A CURE FOR AS IN THE FORM OF PROVIDING GRANTS TO UNIVERSITIES TO PERFORM RESEARCH AND TESTING.
    Expenses $3,698,573 · grants $3,698,573
  • AS IS A RARE DISORDER. THE COMMUNITY OF PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AS RELY HEAVILY ON SOCIAL NETWORKING TO BECOME INFORMED AND SEEK ADVICE AND GUIDANCE ON THE CHALLENGES WHICH THE DISORDER PRESENTS. IT IS ONE OF FAST'S OBJECTIVES TO EDUCATE, SUPPORT, AND STRENGTHEN THIS COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $5,532,984

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Check at the IRS
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-3160079
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
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Medical research (H12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$88,224,535
Income (IRS master file)
$39,002,172

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$5,388,260$10,391,969$44,915,881XML
990December 2023$6,525,815$23,229,158$58,430,242XML
990December 2022$52,477,819$8,933,021$63,075,354IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 26-3160079).

Questions about FOUNDATION FOR ANGELMAN SYNDROME THERAPEUTICS

What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR ANGELMAN SYNDROME THERAPEUTICS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR ANGELMAN SYNDROME THERAPEUTICS is 26-3160079.
Is FOUNDATION FOR ANGELMAN SYNDROME THERAPEUTICS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR ANGELMAN SYNDROME THERAPEUTICS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR ANGELMAN SYNDROME THERAPEUTICS 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 FOUNDATION FOR ANGELMAN SYNDROME THERAPEUTICS 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 FOUNDATION FOR ANGELMAN SYNDROME THERAPEUTICS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION FOR ANGELMAN SYNDROME THERAPEUTICS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RYAN JACOB.
Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR ANGELMAN SYNDROME THERAPEUTICS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 4 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR ANGELMAN SYNDROME THERAPEUTICS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,388,260, expenses of $10,391,969 and total assets of $44,915,881 at year end.

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