Nonprofit · EIN 68-0149447
CALIFORNIA AUTISM FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, CA 94806
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,289,373 | $6,217,952 | $71,421 | $11,669,316 | $283,143 | $11,386,173 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,461,609 | $6,461,696 | $999,913 | $11,750,271 | $425,088 | $11,325,183 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $57,648
- Program service revenue
- $5,912,937
- Investment income
- $308,031
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $17,275
- Other revenue
- $10,757
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $350,224
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,600,243
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,710,374
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,856
- Occupancy
- $77,113
- Travel
- $32,910
- Depreciation
- $57,781
- Program services (functional)
- $5,023,293
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,194,659
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,750,271
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,669,316
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $283,143
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,386,173
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,277,615
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,460,857
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,386,173
- Gross receipts
- $7,734,544
- Employees
- 103
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valisha Fullard | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $154,226 | $29,047 |
| Edith Molinier | Principal, ABC School Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,351 | $2,600 |
| Douglas Crosby | Board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Jackson Byrd | Board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Anderson-Knox | President Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Visbal | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Kelly | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Gilheany | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALISHA FULLARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $170,526 | $5,473 |
| EDITH MOLINIER | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & TRAINING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,348 | $4,137 |
| DOUGLAS CROSBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN JACKSON BYRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN VISBAL | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM GILHEANY | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG KELLY | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA ANDERSON-KNOX | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4138 LAKESIDE DR, RICHMOND, CA 94806-1941
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Valisha Fullard, 4138 Lakeside Drive, Richmond, CA 94806
- Signed the 990
- Valisha Fullard, Executive Director
- Phone
- (510) 758-0433
- Website
- https://www.calautism.org
- Return prepared by
- Nguyen and Alliance CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0149447 or by the name CALIFORNIA AUTISM FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To provide people with autism and other developmental disabilities the best possible opportunities for lifetime support, training and assistance to help them reach their highest potential for independence, productivity and fulfillment.
Program accomplishments
- A Better Chance School ("ABC School")ABC School is a non-public school that serves children and young adults from ages 6 to 22 that have autism and other developmental disabilities. ABC School offers community-based programming which provide students the opportunity to learn generalized skills that are transferable to daily real-world settings in addition to the classroom environment. ABC School's highly specialized curriculum and highly trained staff, excel in helping students who have been unable to succeed elsewhere. ABC School's functional skills curriculum includes math, language arts, vocational training, culinary classes, art classes, music classes, travel training and self-help skills. (See continued information on Schedule O).Expenses $3,177,402 · revenue $4,114,434
- A Better Chance Adult Day Programs (Age 18+) ("Innovative Choices Day Program")The program's mission is to provide people with autism and other developmental disabilities the best possible opportunities for lifetime support, training and assistance to help they reach your highest potential for independence, productivity and fulfillment. (See continued information on Schedule O).Expenses $719,854 · revenue $949,522
- A Better Chance Supported Living ServicesABC Supported Living Services are available to adults with developmental disabilities who are actively receiving services from the Regional Center of East Bay or the Golden Gate Regional Center. The Foundation believes that people with disabilities are entitled to exercise freedom and control over their own housing and must be provided access to supports and services that allow them to live fully rounded lives within their community and ABC Supported Living Services represents the Foundation's commitment and participation in the national movement toward more mainstream living for people with developmental disabilities. (See continued information on Schedule O).Expenses $702,892 · revenue $848,981
- A Better Chance Industries ("ABC Industries")ABC Industries served as a program within the Foundation, offering comprehensive support, training, and employment opportunities for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. Through the Educational and Vocational Program, participants were empowered to achieve greater independence, productivity, and personal fulfillment. Additionally, the Supported Employment Program provided job training and placement services to facilitate meaningful workforce integration.In 2023, ABC Industries was phased out, with alternative programs introduced to continue providing these essential services in place of ABC Industries:Educational and Vocational Programs - Built on a foundation of social inclusion through participation in community, the Foundation provides individualized educational, and community based social programs that are a blend of academic, cultural, recreational and environmental instruction leading to increased competencies and skills.ABC Supported EmploymentABC Supported Employment Program provides assistance to participants who are employed at various off-site businesses. The Foundation Job Coaches secure appropriate positions for individuals by assessing skills and interests; coordinating with employers to match jobs to skill sets, and providing ongoing, individualized support. As the liaison between the employer and The Foundation employee, Job Coaches facilitate any necessary accommodations and ancillary services. Utilizing a four-step process that includes (1) Assessment (2) Job Development (3) Pre-vocation Coaching (4) Job Coaching, The Foundation's comprehensive services enables individuals with disabilities to access and succeed in community employment, and opens doors to an inclusive, enriching and fulfilling life.Expenses $423,145
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
- 68-0149447
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G84Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,669,316
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,734,544
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $6,289,373 | $6,217,952 | $11,669,316 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,461,609 | $6,461,696 | $11,750,271 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,005,512 | $6,163,335 | $10,463,668 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 68-0149447).
Questions about CALIFORNIA AUTISM FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA AUTISM FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA AUTISM FOUNDATION is 68-0149447.
- Is CALIFORNIA AUTISM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to CALIFORNIA AUTISM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CALIFORNIA AUTISM 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 CALIFORNIA AUTISM 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 CALIFORNIA AUTISM 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 CALIFORNIA AUTISM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Valisha Fullard.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA AUTISM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $154,226 (Valisha Fullard, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CALIFORNIA AUTISM FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,289,373, expenses of $6,217,952 and total assets of $11,669,316 at year end.
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