Nonprofit · EIN 46-2573522
KNOWAUTISM FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77057
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $514,418 | $247,107 | $267,311 | $1,023,989 | $0 | $1,023,989 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $616,402 | $348,829 | $267,573 | $756,678 | $0 | $756,678 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $685,831
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $35,278
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$206,691
- Other revenue
- -$206,691
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $134,356
- Other salaries and wages
- $63,874
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $77,570
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $722
- Travel
- $202
- Program services (functional)
- $172,634
- Management and general (functional)
- $28,734
- Fundraising (functional)
- $45,739
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $756,678
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,023,989
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,023,989
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,023,989
- Gross receipts
- $739,891
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE BOHREER JD | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHRIS CARDENAS | GRANTS CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHERRI ZUCKER | VICE CHAIR/DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PERRI PALERMO-MOTAMEDI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARIAN MCLENDON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA MONCADA ALAOUI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALICE MAO BRAMS MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| CHERYL HASEEB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| NICOLE LASSITER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MONTY MEAVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDNA MICHELLE BOHREER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHRIS CARDENAS | GRANTS CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARIAN MCLENDON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| PERRI PALERMO-MOTAMEDI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SHERRI ZUCKER | DEVELOPMENT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARIA MONCADA ALAOUI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| ALICE MAO BRAMS MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| NICOLE LASSITER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MONTY MEAVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SUAN TINSLEY | DIRECTOR, PARTIAL YEAR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6430 RICHMOND AVE STE 410, HOUSTON, TX 77057-5948
- In care of
- % TAMMY TRAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 5317 Braeburn Drive, Bellaire TX 77401
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PERRI PALERMO-MOTAMEDI, 1707 1/2 POST OAK BLVD 276, HOUSTON, TX 77056
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Tammy Tran, 5317 Braeburn Drive, Bellaire TX 77401
- Signed the 990
- PERRI PALERMO-MOTAMEDI, TREASURER
- Phone
- (832) 834-6437
- Website
- WWW.KNOW-AUTISM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WHITLEY PENN LLP
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AUTISM AWARENESS AND TO HELP CHILDREN AND ADULTS AFFECTED BY AUTISM BY PROVIDING EDUCATION AND RESOURCES.
Program accomplishments
- TUITION & THERAPY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS RANGING FROM $1,000 TO $10,000 TO HELP EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS AND INTERVENTION FOR AUTISM. TO BE ELIGIBLE, THE CHILD MUST BE BETWEEN 12 MONTHS AND 18 YEARS OF AGE AND MUST HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED A CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. THESE AWARDS MAY BE USED FOR BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS, SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.Expenses $109,750 · grants $109,750
- COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM - THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH PROGRAMMING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY TO FURTHER OUR MISSION.THE SPECIAL INTEREST FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO HELP CHILDREN WITH AUTISM ACCESS ADAPTIVE AND INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT DO NOT FALL UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF TRADITIONAL AUTISM TREATMENTS OR INTERVENTIONS. AWARDS RANGE FROM $500 TO $2,000 PER CHILD. ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPECIALIZED CAMPS, MUSIC THERAPY, ART THERAPY, YOGA THERAPY, THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING, ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS, AND SIMILAR PROGRAMMING. THIS FUND MAY ALSO BE USED TO COVER FEES FOR THE SERVICES OF AUTISM/DISABILITY ADVOCATES (UP TO $1,000).ART PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING CHILDREN AN OUTLET TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES. WE PROVIDE ART KITS TO OUR GRANT RECIPIENTS, STUDENTS FROM SCHOOLS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, TO CHILDREN INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN OUR ART FESTIVAL. THE SUBMISSIONS ARE FEATURED IN OUR ANNUAL AS I AM ART FESTIVAL. AUTISM DIAGNOSTIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES TO HELP SUBSIDIZE THE COST OF DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 MONTHS AND 14 YEARS OF AGE.Expenses $50,078 · grants $11,800
- THE EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND ADULTS AFFECTED BY AUTISM TO HELP THEM WITH FOOD AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES WHEN THEY ARE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS.Expenses $12,806 · grants $12,806
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 | Not 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
- 46-2573522
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,023,989
- Income (IRS master file)
- $739,891
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $514,418 | $247,107 | $1,023,989 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $616,402 | $348,829 | $756,678 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $469,985 | $312,131 | $543,049 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Tammy Tran | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $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 46-2573522).
Questions about KNOWAUTISM FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of KNOWAUTISM FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOWAUTISM FOUNDATION is 46-2573522.
- Is KNOWAUTISM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to KNOWAUTISM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KNOWAUTISM FOUNDATION 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 KNOWAUTISM FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KNOWAUTISM FOUNDATION 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 KNOWAUTISM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PERRI PALERMO-MOTAMEDI.
- Who are the officers and directors of KNOWAUTISM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KNOWAUTISM FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $514,418, expenses of $247,107 and total assets of $1,023,989 at year end.
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