NonprofitsThe Autism Community In Action

Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines

The Autism Community In Action

IRVINE, CA

Total revenue

$2.6M

Total expenses

$2.8M

Net assets

$767K

Grants received

$2.5M

83 grants

EIN

270048002

Tax year

2024

Mission

Provides education, support and hope to families living with autism.

Programs

2 programs

Family support - support structures include a private facebook group with more than 24,000 members, where experienced autism parents provide guidance, answer questions, and make recommendations to families in need. Taca's community leaders provide local supports for families to navigate regional systems and supports for autism. Support also includes family events and family programming that is inclusive and safe. Our mentor program connects families navigating the autism journey with experienced parent mentors who offer one-on-one guidance, support, and lived experience. Taca's national team oversees the training, development, and management of the critical volunteers who deliver support.

Expenses: $841K

Scholarships - in 2024 taca awarded $128,850 in scholarships and grants as payments for treatment or programs. Recipients consistently report improvements in their child's health, development and behavior.taca also provides free attendance to taca family and educational events. These events include the national taca autism conference, and family events including our annual carnival and sensitive santa.

Expenses: $210KGrants: $129K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$2.5M
Program service revenue$223K
Investment income$5K
Other revenue
Total revenue$2.6M

Expenses

Grants paid$129K
Salaries & benefits$1.7M
Fundraising$469K
Other expenses$953K
Total expenses$2.8M
Total assets$1.8M
Net assets$767K

People

14 listed

NameRoleCompensation

LISA ACKERMAN

SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$115K

40 hrs/wk

ELIZABETH MCCOY

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ROBBY SAGGU

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ERICH KREIDLER

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

KIM YANG-UK

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

INNA KASSATKINA JONES

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

BILL OLDHAM

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

CELENA HALLSTEAD

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

KEITH BANNING

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DAN CARNEY

CFO

Board

1 hrs/wk

GLEN ACKERMAN

PRESIDENT

Board

5 hrs/wk

TODD M HANSON

CFO (UNTIL 10/24/24)

Staff

$189K

40 hrs/wk

CAROLYN BAKER

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Staff

$125K

40 hrs/wk

JOAN M BAEK

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Staff

$113K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 83 of 83

FromAmountPurposeYear
$93K
TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
2024
$25K
AUSTISM EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND OUTREACH
2024
$20K
OPERATING FUNDS
2024
$15K
CHARITABLE
2024
$11K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$10K
18TH ANNUAL ANTE UP AUTISM EVENT
2024
$10K
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND HOPE TO FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM.
2024
$207
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$377K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$100K
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND HOPE TO FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM AND TO HELP EVERY INDIVIDUAL DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM TO LEAD AN INDEPENDENT LIFE.
2023
$90K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2023
$25K
IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
2023
$25K
AUSTISM EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND OUTREACH
2023
$21K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2023
$12K
CHARITABLE
2023
$10K
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
2023
$10K
SUPPORT AUTISM EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
2023
$10K
AS NEEDED
2023
$5K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$250
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
2023
$200
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$50
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$120K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$75K
IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
2022
$15K
General Support.
2022
$15K
SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION - TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND HOPE TO FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM.
2022
$12K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$10K
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
2022
$10K
CHARITABLE
2022
$3K
Matching Gifts
2022
$1K
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
2022
$750
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
2022
$300
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$77K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$77K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$10K
AUTISM EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAM
2021
$85K
FOR GENERAL USE
2020
$42K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$35K
SEE SCHEDULE O MISSION STATEMENT.
2020
$20K
TO HELP PROVIDE SERVICES THAT ARE CHANGING THE FUTURE FOR FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM
2020
$13K
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
2020
$8K
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS
2020
$8K
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
2020
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$3K
Matching Gifts
2020
$18K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$7K
THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.
2019
$105K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$25K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$6K
THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. NO BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED FROM THIS GRANT.
2018
$78K
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
2017
$16K
HUMAN SERVICES
2017
$10K
HEALTH & WELLNESS
2017
$6K
FUND ORG. PROGRAM(S)
2017

Funded by

$2.5M from 42 funders · 83 grants · 2017–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$816K · 7 grants · 2018–2023

Warne Family Charitable Foundation

$283K · 3 grants · 2020–2021

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$248K · 7 grants · 2017–2023

National Philanthropic Trust

$211K · 4 grants · 2017–2023

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$128K · 6 grants · 2019–2024

Arylessence Foundation Inc

$100K · 1 grant · 2023

Smidt Family Foundation

$100K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Anrak Charitable Foundation

$93K · 1 grant · 2024

Details

EIN270048002
NTEE codeG84
Subsection03
Ruling date2003-12
Formed2003
Employees31
Volunteers341