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Nonprofit · EIN 88-1782922

ALECIA S COLEMAN

Also known as AUTISM ADVOCATES

Tax-exempt · MEMPHIS, TN 38119

Financials

$2K$123K2023$302K$181K2024$5K$142K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ALECIA S COLEMAN by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ (amended)$4,629$141,546-$136,917$66,268$0$66,268
December 31, 2024990$301,613$180,577$121,036$203,185$3,079$200,106
December 31, 2023990-EZ$2,202$123,257-$121,055$77,495$0$77,495
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$815
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3,024
Net income from sales of inventory
$790
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$81,818
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$81,818
Occupancy
$2,228
Other expenses
$57,500
Program services (functional)
$57,500

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$203,185
Total assets, end of year
$66,268
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$66,268
Cash, savings and investments
$66,268
Gross receipts
$4,629

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alecia ColemanExecutive Director,Treasurer,CEO40$51,818
Nakia ColemanPresident,Media Manager25$30,000
Nicholas ColemanSecretary1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Alecia ColemanDirector,Treasurer,CEO
Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$57,000$57,000
Nakia ColemanPresident,Media Manager
Officer
25$33,000$33,000
Nicholas ColemanSecretary
Officer
4$2,650$2,650
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alecia ColemanDirector,Treasurer,CEO40$17,900
Nakia ColemanPresident,Media Manager20$6,500
Courtney LeakeSecretary5$1,200

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2809 KIRBY PKWY, MEMPHIS, TN 38119-8246
Signed the 990-EZ
Alecia Coleman, Founder/CEO/Treasurer
Phone
(901) 900-9078

Mission

Autism Advocates mission is to provide community safety and resources for children, families and individuals impacted by Autism. To create Autism awareness, understanding and inclusion, while promoting the standard of all ability equality. To represent through information and services, that all people of all abilities are of equal value. And to unconditionally embrace and support our differences.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GIVE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM made Autism Awareness appearances at schools with Ace the Autism Advocates mascot. Handing out sensory toys to Autistic students and having Autism Awareness Assemblies for traditional students to provide and promote Autism acceptance and understanding. Autism Advocates replenished school sensory rooms and provided needed items to Autism classrooms at nearly 20 schools.
    Expenses $17,500
  • The SPEAK REACH AND TEACH PROGRAM provided speaking engagements at schools and staff meetings to provide Autism understanding. Autism Advocates covered Autism in national and local news stories, to create community, spread awareness and educate about Autism. As well as speaking at city council meetings to further advocate for Autism awareness and support. Autism Advocates was featured on podcasts, with our interviews and content receiving hundreds of thousands in views. With feature front page placements in local newspapers and national publications. News coverage garnering thousands in views online. and reaching a public consumption in the millions of viewers via television broadcasting channel.
    Expenses $10,000
  • AUTISM AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM Our combined social media content reached millions of accounts, receiving millions of views. Autism Advocates has been instrumental in raising awareness and educating the public about Autism on both a local and national level. Collaborating with the Memphis Grizzlies NBA team to make Autism merchandise and social media impact. Making appearances on news channel 3 Live at 9 morning show, A better Memphis channel 5 news, Grind City Media's Chris Vernon show and Jessica Benson show, Fox 13, I heart Media with Mike Evans, ABC 24, and the Portia Fox show.
    Expenses $10,000
  • AQUATISM PROGRAM, which represents Aquatic Safety and Autism, adaptive swim certified instructors and provided free water safety lessons to Autism families. To combat the leading cause of death for autistic children, who are 160 times as likely to die of drowning than their neurotypical peers. Autism Advocates has partnered with YMCA to offer this life saving resource to children with autism and their families. Aquatism is an adaptive water safety initiative designed specifically for individuals on the autism spectrum. Autism Advocates mission is to create a national standard for inclusive aquatic safety and accessibility, one that embraces neurodiversity and ensures that every child, regardless of ability, has the tools and support they need to be safe and confident around water. Adaptive supports are personalized strategies, tools, or environmental changes that help individuals with autism learn and succeed. In the water, this might include visual cues, sensory-friendly environments, communication aids, one-on-one instruction, or modified techniques tailored to a child's specific needs. By combining evidence-based practices, adaptive teaching strategies, and community collaboration, Aquatism aims to make pools, beaches, and aquatic spaces safer, more accessible, and more inclusive for all.
    Expenses $20,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for ALECIA S COLEMAN

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
88-1782922
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$66,268
Income (IRS master file)
$4,629

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$4,629$141,546$66,268XML
990December 2024$301,613$180,577$203,185IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$2,202$123,257$77,495XML
990December 2022$250,000$50,000$200,125IRS

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 88-1782922).

Questions about ALECIA S COLEMAN

What is the EIN of ALECIA S COLEMAN?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ALECIA S COLEMAN is 88-1782922.
Is ALECIA S COLEMAN tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to ALECIA S COLEMAN tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ALECIA S COLEMAN file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of ALECIA S COLEMAN 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 ALECIA S COLEMAN last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of ALECIA S COLEMAN?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $51,818 (Alecia Coleman, Executive Director,Treasurer,CEO).
How much revenue does ALECIA S COLEMAN have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,629, expenses of $141,546 and total assets of $66,268 at year end.

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