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Nonprofit · EIN 57-1138106

NORTHWEST AUTISM CENTER

Tax-exempt · SPOKANE, WA 99202

Financials

$2.7M$2.9M2022$2.8M$3.1M2023$3.2M$3.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTHWEST AUTISM CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,213,811$3,346,096-$132,285$285,342$321,655-$36,313
June 30, 2024990$2,779,844$3,089,843-$309,999$309,372$213,400$95,972
June 30, 2023990$2,740,676$2,916,453-$175,777$419,894$13,923$405,971
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$618,124
of which government grants
$541,104
Program service revenue
$2,589,308
Investment income
$3,790
Net income from fundraising events
$1,303
Other revenue
$2,589

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,589
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$138,437
Other salaries and wages
$2,001,115
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,678,905
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,300
Occupancy
$190,688
Travel
$8,404
Depreciation
$12,277
Program services (functional)
$3,028,581
Management and general (functional)
$301,023
Fundraising (functional)
$16,492

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$309,372
Total assets, end of year
$285,342
Total liabilities, end of year
$321,655
Net assets, end of year
-$36,313
Land, buildings and equipment
$76,152
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$36,313
Gross receipts
$3,224,961
Employees
70
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2002
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Dawn SidellExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$136,421$25,453
Lara L HemingwayPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Kristin SchimmelsVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Scott OpperudTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Bill GrossSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Siri AshworthDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Angela JohnstoneDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Ben RichardsonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Dawn SidellExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$130,550$26,181
Lara L HemingwayPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Kristin SchimmelsVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Scott OpperudTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Carrie LoftsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Siri AshworthDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Angela JohnstoneDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Ben RichardsonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Tyler VinsonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Bill GrossDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Dawn SidellExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$120,955$29,541
Lara L HemingwayPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Kristin SchimmelsVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Scott OpperudTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Carrie Lofts Joined 05172023Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Siri AshworthDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Angela JohnstoneDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Ben RichardsonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Tyler VinsonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Bill Gross Joined 05172023Director
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jaclyn Clabby Resigned 01312023Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
528 E SPOKANE FALLS BLVD SUITE 14, SPOKANE, WA 99202-5081
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Dawn Sidell, 528 E Spokane Falls Blvd 14, Spokane, WA 99202
Signed the 990
Lara L Hemingway, President
Phone
(509) 328-1582
Return prepared by
SCHOEDEL & SCHOEDEL CPAS PLLC

Mission

Formed in 2002, Northwest Autism Center exists to build, facilitate, and coordinate comprehensive services for those with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities through the lifespan, using community-based approaches.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Intensive ABA Services - Provides intensive applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment for children in compliance with Health Care Authority guidelines and regulations. Children receiving intensive clinical services are ages 2 through 5. In-home services are provided to children through age 21. Clinic sessions are 3 hours per day, 4 days per week and provide for 48 treatment days per child. In-home services are determined by individual assessment. Each child enrolled receives a thorough evaluation and individualized service plan prior to initiating services. Clinic components include a minimum of three hours a week of caregiver education and training, comprehensive care coordination, embedded speech and language services, as well as extensive transition planning and services. The clinic also provides hands-on supervised training opportunities for those seeking Board Certification in ABA.
    Expenses $2,755,304 · revenue $2,586,219
  • Community Connections - Provide awareness, education and information concerning autism disorders to vested parties, including: parents, educators and health care providers. Information is provided orally and in printed form, including: books, pamphlets and electronic means.
    Expenses $269,210 · grants $5,589
  • T.E.A.M Outreach - Provided school systems (P-12) with expertise, training, consultation and coaching to build our public education's capacity and competencies in providing education and services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other disabilities. T.E.A.M Outreach is comprised of a team of experts in the field who work directly with school district teams to increase evidence-based interventions and instructional practices with a focus on applied behavior analysis (ABA).
    Expenses $4,067 · revenue $4,375

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
57-1138106
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
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$285,342
Income (IRS master file)
$3,224,961

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,213,811$3,346,096$285,342IRS
990June 2024$2,779,844$3,089,843$309,372IRS
990June 2023$2,740,676$2,916,453$419,894XML
990June 2022$2,363,324$2,801,470$589,835IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 57-1138106).

Questions about NORTHWEST AUTISM CENTER

What is the EIN of NORTHWEST AUTISM CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST AUTISM CENTER is 57-1138106.
Is NORTHWEST AUTISM CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to NORTHWEST AUTISM CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTHWEST AUTISM CENTER 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 NORTHWEST AUTISM CENTER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NORTHWEST AUTISM CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NORTHWEST AUTISM CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Dawn Sidell.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST AUTISM CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $136,421 (Dawn Sidell, Executive Director).
How much revenue does NORTHWEST AUTISM CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,213,811, expenses of $3,346,096 and total assets of $285,342 at year end.

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