Autism Society Of Greater Akron
Autism Society Of Greater Akron
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About this organization
Mission
To improve the lives of all affected by autism in Summit, Stark, Portage, Medina and Wayne counties (Ohio).
About
SUPPORT: AS AN AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA AFFILIATE, SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM IS A CORE SERVICE. OUR HELP LINE, NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY INFORMATION/CONNECTIONS, SUPPORTS PEOPLE ON THE AUTISM JOURNEY. IN TOTAL, WE TOUCHED MORE THAN 7,500 LIVES. -ANSWERED 320 CALLS, EMAILS AND FACEBOOK INQUIRIES -240 PEOPLE ATTENDED SUPPORT GROUPS -130 PARENTS/GUARDIANS ATTENDED AN EVENING SPEAKER AND DINNER WITH DR. NASEEF, AND AUTHOR AND AUTISM DAD, ABOUT NAVIGATING LIFE WITH AUTISM. -1,340 FAMILIES ATTENDED ADAPTED INCLUSION EVENTS, SUCH AS "TOUCH A TRUCK," THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH SUMMIT METRO PARKS, POLAR EXPRESS, THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH CUYAHOGA VALLEY SCENIC RAILROAD, AND A LIVE PERFORMANCE WITH A PARTNERSHIP WITH TUESDAY MUSICAL. -MORE THAN 3,500 MONTHLY FLYERS TO AGENCIES PROVIDED INFORMATION TO FAMILIES ON ASGA AND COMMUNITY EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. -OUTREACH INITIATIVES TOUCHED OVER 500 PEOPLE LEARNING MORE ABOUT AUTISM. -LIBRARIES IN OUR SERVICE AREA RECEIVED NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH ACTIVITIES, BOOK SELECTIONS, AND WERE ASKED TO CREATE DISPLAYS. -MORE THAN 2,700 FAMILY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN OUR "INCLUSION" ACTIVITIES, ADAPTED PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT WELCOME FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM. EXAMPLES INCLUDE OUR FIRST ADAPTED POLAR EXPRESS, CARING SANTA AND CARING BUNNY, THE SOAP BOX DERBY, AND MORE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “To improve the lives of all affected with autism.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “The autism society of greater akron's mission is to improve the lives of all affected by autism. as an affiliate of the autism society of america, we meet all of the standards and criteria for being an asa affiliate, including ethical, financial and program requirements. asga serves five northeast ohio counties -- summit, stark, portage, medina and wayne.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of OH.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 580 GRANT STREET, AKRON, OH, 44311 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 6 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $241,355.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2013.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $193,832 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $8,736 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
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