Nonprofit · EIN 45-2455219
AUTISM EMPOWERMENT
Tax-exempt · VANCOUVER, WA 98687
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $241,596 | $294,392 | -$52,796 | $63,454 | $15,168 | $48,286 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $237,253 | $395,036 | -$157,783 | $272,742 | $255,218 | $17,524 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $283,060 | $329,339 | -$46,279 | $326,653 | $269,590 | $57,063 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $225,823
- Program service revenue
- $15,773
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $3,650
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,650
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $580
- Accounting fees
- $2,468
- Travel
- $5,275
- Program services (functional)
- $258,874
- Management and general (functional)
- $35,518
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $272,742
- Total assets, end of year
- $63,454
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,168
- Net assets, end of year
- $48,286
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $48,286
- Gross receipts
- $241,596
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 130
- Year formed
- 2011
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shasti McLaughlin | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $2,000 |
| Anson Service | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $1,200 |
| Tanya English | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $450 |
| Karen Krejcha | President and Executive Director Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Paul Pitsenbarger | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Tashima | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Krejcha | Board Secretary Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Gary Borghello | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Parrott | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Andy Humber | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shasti McLaughlin | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $2,000 |
| Anson Service | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $300 |
| Karen Krejcha | President and Executive Director Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Paul Pitsenbarger | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Tashima | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Krejcha | Board Secretary Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Gary Borghello | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tara O'Gorman | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Parrott | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Andy Humber | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shasti McLaughlin | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $1,800 |
| Karen Krejcha | President Executive Director Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Paul Pitsenbarger | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Tashima | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Krejcha | Secretary Programs Director Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Gary Borghello | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tara O'Gorman | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Parrott | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Andy Humber | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Anson Service | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 871676, VANCOUVER, WA 98687-1676
- In care of
- % JOHN KREJCHA
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- John Krejcha, PO BOX 871676, VANCOUVER, WA 986871676
- Signed the 990
- John Krejcha, Board Secretary
- Phone
- (360) 601-4678
Mission
Autism Empowerment is a nonprofit 501c3 organization devoted to enriching and empowering the lives of youth adults and families within autistic and neurodivergent communities. We promote a culture of Autism Acceptance and Empowerment and believe that each one of us has giftings and strengths to make the world a better place.
Program accomplishments
- Spectrum Life Magazine is a print and digital publication created by and for autistic neurodivergent and disability communities. Each issue delves into Advocacy Lifespan Recreation Education Health Wellness and Therapy over an average of 56 pages featuring 12-16 articles. Additional written audio and video content can be found on www.SpectrumLife. org and www.AutismEmpowerment. org. The quarterly print edition reaches 40,000 readers in the Northwest through 762 locations with national and international subscriptions available. All magazine editions are freely downloadable. Supplementary materials include blog posts extended interviews the Autism Empowerment Podcast educational videos a disability resource directory and other valuable resources for individuals of all abilities in neurodiverse and neurodivergent communities.Expenses $158,910 · revenue $15,773
- Community Enrichment: This program includes community education enrichment and advocacy initiatives. It features the Autism Empowerment Neurodivergent Creators Collective specializing in storytelling filmmaking digital media and writing. The program aids autistic and neurodivergent individuals in developing skills for employment or entrepreneurship in various industries. Additionally it offers podcasts educational videos support groups advocacy efforts community events training sessions collaborations exhibitions consulting services coaching mentoring and community support through email and online groups. These services are accessible in Southwest Washington the Portland Oregon metro area and are expanding locally regionally and nationally online.Expenses $92,050 · revenue $10,000
- Autism Services: This volunteer program focuses on offering service and emotional support to individuals and families in the autism neurodivergent and disabilities communities. The Autism Empowerment Cares volunteer projects offer participants meaningful chances to advocate for autism acceptance enrichment inspiration and empowerment. Additionally we operate a youth-led branch of Autism Services named Autism Serves: Helping Hands which offers leadership and volunteering chances to teenagers and young adults of all ability levels.Expenses $7,914 · revenue $500
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
- 45-2455219
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G84)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $63,454
- Income (IRS master file)
- $241,596
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $241,596 | $294,392 | $63,454 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $237,253 | $395,036 | $272,742 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $283,060 | $329,339 | $326,653 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $205,817 | $209,438 | $379,748 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 45-2455219).
Questions about AUTISM EMPOWERMENT
- What is the EIN of AUTISM EMPOWERMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AUTISM EMPOWERMENT is 45-2455219.
- Is AUTISM EMPOWERMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to AUTISM EMPOWERMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AUTISM EMPOWERMENT 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 EMPOWERMENT 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 AUTISM EMPOWERMENT 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 AUTISM EMPOWERMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names John Krejcha.
- Who are the officers and directors of AUTISM EMPOWERMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,000 (Shasti McLaughlin, Board Member).
- How much revenue does AUTISM EMPOWERMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $241,596, expenses of $294,392 and total assets of $63,454 at year end.
Other nonprofits in VANCOUVER
- ASSOCIATION OF PROVIDERS FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL NEED EIN 45-3801467 · last filed 990 for 2025
- OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE OF OREGON & SW WASHINGTON EIN 20-2558493 · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN WAY MINISTRIES EIN 88-0797145 · last filed 990 for 2025
- PROVISION PROJECT EIN 47-3175554 · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- WILLAMETTE VALLEY SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY EIN 61-1671854 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NW KIDNEY CONNECTION EIN 39-3098863 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- EXTRAPELVIC NOT RARE EIN 83-3958462 · last filed 990-N for 2024
- THE AMAZING GRACE PROJECT EIN 39-4998918 · last filed 990-N for 2025
All nonprofits in VANCOUVER · Washington · Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines