Nonprofit · EIN 57-1136147
NEXT FOR AUTISM INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,721,287 | $2,876,048 | -$1,154,761 | $2,979,393 | $274,776 | $2,704,617 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,348,052 | $2,894,597 | -$546,545 | $4,029,586 | $170,208 | $3,859,378 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,694,780
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $52,196
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$33,314
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $11
- Other revenue
- -$25,689
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $842,531
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $474,669
- Other salaries and wages
- $927,573
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,614,467
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $342
- Accounting fees
- $39,563
- Occupancy
- $5,700
- Travel
- $44,090
- Program services (functional)
- $2,151,270
- Management and general (functional)
- $190,667
- Fundraising (functional)
- $534,111
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,029,586
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,979,393
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $274,776
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,704,617
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,780
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,988,893
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $715,724
- Gross receipts
- $1,762,089
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILLIAN LEEK | PRESIDENT, CEO Officer | 40 | $269,499 | $42,025 |
| PAMELA COHEN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $180,000 | $6,240 |
| AMY WALLACE | CFO Officer | 32 | $157,631 | $5,514 |
| ABBY JAYROE | SVP, STRATEGIC OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,827 | $5,455 |
| HOLLY WAINWRIGHT | VP MARKETING & COMMUNICATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,900 | $4,773 |
| KELLY FLEMING | SR. DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,467 | $15,353 |
| LAURA SLATKIN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SMIGEL | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN KANTOR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL AUERBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON CUNNINGHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SIFF EXKORN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG HERZOG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMMY HILFIGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM HOGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARLENE MAIDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY SLATKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BELLANCA SMIGEL RUTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID SCHWARTZBAUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT SMIGEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACEY STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILLIAN LEEK | PRESIDENT, CEO Officer | 40 | $270,918 | $34,137 |
| MICHELLE O'CONNOR-TEKLINSKI | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $189,000 | $6,405 |
| BRADLEY WALKER | FORMER VP, STRATEGIC ADULT INITIATIVES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,494 | $14,972 |
| AMY WALLACE | CFO Key employee | 32 | $158,100 | $5,369 |
| ABBY JAYROE | SVP, STRATEGIC OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,125 | $5,374 |
| HOLLY WAINWRIGHT | VP MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,000 | $4,521 |
| KELLY FLEMING | SR. DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AND EVENTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,873 | $4,050 |
| LAURA SLATKIN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SMIGEL | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN KANTOR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL AUERBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON CUNNINGHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SIFF EXKORN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMMY HILFIGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HOGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLENE MAIDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY SLATKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BELLANCA SMIGEL RUTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SCHWARTZBAUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SMIGEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1177 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 5TH FLO, NEW YORK, NY 10036-2714
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEVEN J KANTOR, 1177 AVE OF THE AMERICAS 5TH FL, NEW YORK, NY 10036
- Signed the 990
- STEVEN J KANTOR, TREASURER
- Phone
- (212) 759-3775
- Website
- WWW.NEXTFORAUTISM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CONDON O'MEARA MCGINTY & DONNELLY LLP
Mission
NEXT FOR AUTISM TRANSFORMS THE NATIONAL LANDSCAPE OF SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM BY STRATEGICALLY DESIGNING, LAUNCHING, AND SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS. WE BELIEVE THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM DESERVE TO LIVE FULFILLING, PRODUCTIVE LIVES, SUPPORTED BY EXCELLENT SERVICES AND CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY GRANTS: NEXT PROVIDED GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT COVER A BROAD SPECTRUM OF AUTISM AND OTHER RELATED DISABILITIES SERVICES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. THE COMMUNITY GRANTS ARE FUNDED BY PROCEEDS RAISED DURING THE 2023 NEXT FOR AUTISM'S NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS COMEDY EVENT. IN 2024, NEXT AWARDED A TOTAL OF $584,500 IN GRANTS TO 24 ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $584,500 · grants $584,500
- COLOR THE SPECTRUM COMMUNITY GRANTS: THE COMMUNITY GRANTS SUPPORT THE TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO ADULTHOOD IN THE FOLLOWING THREE AREAS: HOME, WORK AND SOCIAL. IN 2024, NEXT AWARDED A TOTAL OF $174,000 IN GRANTS TO 7 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS 7 STATES, ALL OF WHICH WERE AUTISTIC-LED.Expenses $188,638 · grants $174,000
- NEXT FOR AUTISM FELLOWS - IN 2023, NEXT LAUNCHED A NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH AUTISTIC AND NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS WHILE ALSO ENSURING NEW DSPS ENTER THE WORKPLACE TO SUPPORT AUTISTIC ADULTS. IN 2024, NEXT PROVIDED GRANTS TO 23 FELLOWS ACROSS THREE LOCATIONS. THE FELLOWS DEDICATED 10,790 HOURS TO THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) WORKFORCE, STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF AGENCIES WHILE GAINING HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN NEUROAFFIRMING SUPPORT.Expenses $91,481 · grants $82,281
- NEXT CONNECTS IS A BI-DIRECTIONAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CONNECTING ADULTS WITH AUTISM TRANSITIONING INTO EMPLOYMENT TO ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONALS LOOKING TO BUILD MORE INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES GUIDELINES, STRUCTURE, AND EXPECTATIONS WHILE FACILITATING CRITICAL DEI CONVERSATIONS VIA INTERACTIVE ELEARNING MODULES. THE TRAINING IS SUPPLEMENTED BY READY TO USE RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE TO ANYONE WHO VISITS OUR WEBSITE. IN 2024, A DIGITIZED VERSION OF NEXT CONNECTS WAS LAUNCHED AND 190 ASPIRING AND ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE NATION WERE CONNECTED.NEXT FOR DEI PROVIDES COMPANIES WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BE NEUROINCLUSIVE BY PROMOTING THE MEASUREMENT AND REPORTING OF DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT DATA, AND ENCOURAGING ALL COMPANIES TO COMMIT TO PROGRESS TO TRANSFORM THE LANDSCAPE AND PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. IN 2024, NEXT PUBLISHED 8 ACTIONABLE RESOURCES PROVIDED FOR FREE TO SUPPORT COMPANIES IN BUILDING NEUROINCLUSIOVE WORKPLACES. NEXT FOR DSPS: NEXT FOR DSP, IS 4 PART ELEARNING CURRICULUM THAT ENHANCES MANDATORY COMPLIANCE TRAINING BY PROVIDING SKILL-BASED EDUCATION THAT EMPOWERS DSPS TO PRIORITIZE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THOSE UNDER THEIR CARE WHILE FOSTERING LIFELONG GROWTH. SUPPLEMENTING THE LESSONS ARE DOWNLOADABLE TOOLS (I.E., MENUS, COMMUNICATION BOARDS, ETC.) THAT DSPS CAN UTILIZE TO PUT THE LESSONS INTO ACTION. THE PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY BEING IMPLEMENTED AT THE ARC WESTCHESTER IN NY AND WOODHAVEN IN MO.Expenses $1,286,651 · grants $1,750 · revenue $7,625
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
- 57-1136147
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,979,393
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,762,089
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,721,287 | $2,876,048 | $2,979,393 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,348,052 | $2,894,597 | $4,029,586 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,197,639 | $3,396,596 | $5,044,205 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 57-1136147).
Questions about NEXT FOR AUTISM INC
- What is the EIN of NEXT FOR AUTISM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEXT FOR AUTISM INC is 57-1136147.
- Is NEXT FOR AUTISM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to NEXT FOR AUTISM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEXT FOR AUTISM 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 NEXT FOR AUTISM INC 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 NEXT FOR AUTISM INC 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 NEXT FOR AUTISM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names STEVEN J KANTOR.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEXT FOR AUTISM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 24 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $269,499 (GILLIAN LEEK, PRESIDENT, CEO).
- How much revenue does NEXT FOR AUTISM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,721,287, expenses of $2,876,048 and total assets of $2,979,393 at year end.
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