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FY 2023

Verified NonprofitLast Filed 2023EIN 05-0512037

The Autism Project

Johnston, RINTEE: G84Founded 2000Website

mission statement

The Autism Project (TAP) is a comprehensive coordinated system of services and resources for meeting the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and providing related services to their families and those who work with them in the Rhode Island area.

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Total Revenue

$2.3M

FY 2023

Program Spending

78.2%

of total expenses

Known Funders

2019–2024 filings

Key Metrics (FY 2023)

The Numbers

$1.0M

Total Assets

-$58K net

Years Operating

Since 2000

+35%

Revenue Growth

YoY

Total Employees

FY 2023

Funding Track Record

Backed by 34 Institutional Funders

$781K raised across 105 grants · +$20K committed (2019–2024 filings)

Funder Geography

Funders across 12 states (2019–2024 filings)

Institutional Funding by Year

PaidCommittedBoth

Funder	Location	Total Awarded
The Rhode Island Community Foundation	PROVIDENCE, RI	$271,173
Cvs Health Charity Classic Inc	WOONSOCKET, RI	$110,000
The Nordson Corporation Foundation	WESTLAKE, OH	$60,000
Hasbro Children's Fund Inc	Pawtucket, RI	$50,000 +$20,000 committed
Olneyville Housing Corporation	PROVIDENCE, RI	$44,139
American Gift Fund	WILMINGTON, DE	$35,000
Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism Inc	NEWTON, MA	$32,774
The John E Fogarty Foundation for Persons W Intell and Dev Disabilities	PROVIDENCE, RI	$19,000
The Champlin Foundation	PITTSBURGH, PA	$15,822
Billy Andrade-Brad Faxon Charities for Children Inc	Attleboro, MA	$14,528

Total tracked: $781,412 across 105 grants · +$20,000 committed across 1 commitment (2019–2024 filings)

Totals reflect grants as reported on funder tax returns. Timing may not match recipient revenue: funder and recipient fiscal years often differ, and grants paid by a funder in one year may be recognized by the recipient in a different year.

Programs (FY 2023)

What They Do

$606K in expenses

TAP connects people with a spectrum of needs to the tools, resources, and education available to help them lead independent and fulfilling lives. TAP provides direct services within social skill group programs and a two-week summer camp, "Camp WANNAGOAGAIN!", for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). TAP also serves 250 individuals with an ASD through a 26-week program for groups during the school year and an additional 5-week session, as well as TAP's aforementioned summer camp. TAP offers events throughout the year for families in collaboration with the Rhode Island Center for Autism Research and Treatment (RICART). (See Schedule O)

$593K in expenses

TAP provides multiple training services related to ASD, social/emotional learning, and social skills programming to various professionals in Rhode Island. Through cutting-edge training and workshops, consultations provided in public and private classrooms, and regional/national speaking engagements, TAP educates professionals, educators, related support staff, itinerants, early intervention and day care providers, Head Start staff, community members, and anyone working to support people with ASD at school, at home, and within the community. TAP introduces information and strategies for educating students with ASD, social/emotional challenges, and related communication disorders.

$483K in expenses

TAP employs Family Support Specialists (FSS) who work to help family members navigate the system of care in Rhode Island. Activities include one-to-one mentorship meetings which provide program information and resources, assistance with insurance issues, coaching on educational concerns and advocacy, and the provision of a safe place to seek help and discuss concerns. A unique program is TAP's Grandparent Support Group, which meets monthly and averages 8 attendees. TAP provides training for parents, professionals, and caregivers in both English and Spanish and makes support calls on such topics as Toilet Training, Why ask Why? (Positive Behavior Supports), Visual Support and Understanding ASD, and the Parent Training Series (5-week parent coaching model). (See Schedule O)

Financial History