Nonprofit · EIN 35-2440624
WASHINGTON AUTISM ALLIANCE & ADVOCACY
Tax-exempt · KIRKLAND, WA 98083
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $728,643 | $541,898 | $186,745 | $808,327 | $36,335 | $771,992 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $453,931 | $500,461 | -$46,530 | $632,569 | $33,541 | $599,028 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $577,775 | $584,790 | -$7,015 | $686,776 | $41,218 | $645,558 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $644,872
- of which government grants
- $179,938
- Program service revenue
- $14,524
- Investment income
- $18,020
- Net income from fundraising events
- $51,227
- Other revenue
- $51,227
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $121,698
- Other salaries and wages
- $292,203
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $462,200
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $4,076
- Travel
- $1,362
- Program services (functional)
- $396,635
- Management and general (functional)
- $68,825
- Fundraising (functional)
- $76,650
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $632,569
- Total assets, end of year
- $808,327
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $36,335
- Net assets, end of year
- $771,992
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,253
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $617,547
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $154,445
- Gross receipts
- $763,404
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 106
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARZU FOROUGH | PRESIDENT CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $119,312 | $2,386 |
| LARRY BLASKO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT PARK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ARUNA AIYAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KIP O'KELLEY | INTERIM TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY MYERS | INTERIM TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE PELCZAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAKSHMI NIDAMARTHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BREE ROSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA REGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MOTES | DIRECTOR THROUGH JUNE 2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH FOE | DIRECTOR THROUGH JULY 2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARZU FOROUGH | PRESIDENT CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $119,074 | $2,382 |
| LARRY BLASKO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MOTES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH FOE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HOPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY MYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT PARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LAKSHMI NIDAMARTHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM KRESSIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA KAKOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARZU FOROUGH | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $113,630 | $2,273 |
| LARRY BLASKO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH FOE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA KAKOS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HOPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM KRESSIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAKSHMI NIDAMARTHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SONA VENKAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 891, KIRKLAND, WA 98083-0891
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- PO Box 891, Kirkland WA 98083
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Arzu Forough, PO Box 891, Kirkland, WA 98083
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Arzu Forough, PO Box 891, Kirkland WA 98083
- Signed the 990
- ARZU FOROUGH, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (425) 894-7231
- Return prepared by
- Catherine A Muth
Mission
WAA EXPANDS ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM AND OTHER INTELLECUTAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN WASHINGTON STATE.
Program accomplishments
- HEALTH LAW LEGAL ADVOCACY - WAAS HEALTH LAW PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMIC REFORM LEGAL ADVOCATY TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ASD AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES GAIN ACCESS TO MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE TREATMENT AND SERVICES. THESE LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDE REPRESENTATION IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSURANCE ADMINISTRATIVE AND COURT APPEALS OF DENIALS TERMINATIONS OR REDUCTIONS OF MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES AND TREATMENT AND OTHER ACCESS.Expenses $115,427
- EDUCATION LEGAL ADVOCACY - ALONG WITH OUR FREE LEGAL CLINIC 1:1 COACHING BY AN ATTORNEY OR SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN EDUCATION DISPUTES AND BLUEPRINTS TO SPECIAL EDUCATION TRAINING WORKSHOPS TO HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE IEP SYSTEM WAAS SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW LIBRARY OFFERS TOOLS TO HELP FAMILIES ADVOCATE FOR THE SPECIAL EDUCATION ACCOMODATIONS THEIR CHILD NEEDS. IN ADDITION WE HELP IDENTIFY SERVICES AND SUPPORT WORKING WITH CARE PROVIDERS AND OTHER AGENCIES TO ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO THE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT THEY NEED REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC LANGUAGE OR CULTURAL BARRIERS. OUR PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS WORK TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ASD AND RELATED INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IDD HAVE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE AND BE PRODUCTIVE THROUGH WORKSHOPS SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. WAA OFFERS BLUEPRINTS TO SPECIAL EDUCATION TRAINING WORKSHOPS THAT PROVIDE PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT EVERYTHING FROM REGULATIONS GOVERNING INSURANCE AND EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS TO HOW TO ENHANCE PARENTAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILD. THIS WORKSHOP IS PRESENTED BY SPECIAL EDUCATION ATTORNEYS WHO EXPLAIN HOW TO USE THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE SERVICES FOR YOUR LEARNER. ALSO PARENTS TEACHERS AND OTHER CAREGIVERS CAN LEARN TO HELP THOSE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THE SUPPORTING PARENTS OF AUTISM SPA ONLINE SUPPORT NETOWRK ALLOWS PARENTS TO SHRARE STRUGGLES CHALLENGES AND JOYS.Expenses $113,048 · revenue $14,524
- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - WAAS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM PLANS DIRECTS OR COORDINATES OUTREACH TRAINING ENRICHMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLIENTS THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON STATE.Expenses $168,160
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
- 35-2440624
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $808,327
- Income (IRS master file)
- $763,404
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $728,643 | $541,898 | $808,327 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $453,931 | $500,461 | $632,569 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $577,775 | $584,790 | $686,776 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $562,344 | $571,830 | $689,221 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Arzu Forough | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 35-2440624).
Questions about WASHINGTON AUTISM ALLIANCE & ADVOCACY
- What is the EIN of WASHINGTON AUTISM ALLIANCE & ADVOCACY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON AUTISM ALLIANCE & ADVOCACY is 35-2440624.
- Is WASHINGTON AUTISM ALLIANCE & ADVOCACY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to WASHINGTON AUTISM ALLIANCE & ADVOCACY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WASHINGTON AUTISM ALLIANCE & ADVOCACY 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 WASHINGTON AUTISM ALLIANCE & ADVOCACY 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 WASHINGTON AUTISM ALLIANCE & ADVOCACY 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 WASHINGTON AUTISM ALLIANCE & ADVOCACY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Arzu Forough.
- Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON AUTISM ALLIANCE & ADVOCACY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,312 (ARZU FOROUGH, PRESIDENT CEO).
- How much revenue does WASHINGTON AUTISM ALLIANCE & ADVOCACY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $728,643, expenses of $541,898 and total assets of $808,327 at year end.
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