EIN 31-1724698

Focus Center for Autism

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
71
City
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Focus Center for Autism helps children and adults with autism achieve their full potential. The center includes a residential program, FOCUS Level II Therapeutic Group Home, for five adolescent males with autism and histories of trauma or abuse, which is licensed by the Connecticut State Department of Children and Families. They also offer a supportive housing program for six young adult males referred by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, who have autism and histories of trauma and mental health issues.
Total revenues
$3,268,163
2023
Total expenses
$3,148,286
2023
Total assets
$2,556,601
2023
Num. employees
71
2023

Program areas at Focus Center for Autism

The Focus Center for Autism fresh start school is a Connecticut state approved special education program for children with Autism, ages 10 through 21. The school offers a quality educational experience that addresses each student academic, social learning and clinical goals.
The FOCUS Level II Therapeutic Group Home is a Connecticut State licensed residential program for five adolescent males ages 14 to 21 diagnosed with Autism and histories of trauma/abuse. This Department of Children and Families Program is an intensely clinical program that addresses the social, emotional and mental health needs of each child. The program incorporates life and social skills training, education and employment supports and helps prepare each resident for a more independent life beyond the program.
The Focus Center for Autism supportive housing program is a residential program for six Connecticut department of mental health and addiction services referred young adult males ages 18 to 25 with Autism and histories of trauma and mental health issues. The program offers 24/7 supported apartment living and is designed to be a part of the Focus continuum of care which provides training and supports to young adults/adults seeking to live as independently as possible.

Who funds Focus Center for Autism

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Northwest Community Bank FoundationUnplugged Panel$7,500
Advocare FoundationSpecial Education Center for Students 10 Through 21; Adult Support Services.$7,000
Network for GoodUnrestricted$5,781
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Focus Center for Autism

NameTitleCompensation
Donna SwansonExecutive Director$103,413
Carol DoironSpecial Education Consultant
Maeghen PlourdeDirector of Educational Services
Nora HansenSchool Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor
Adam CohenProgram Director
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Focus Center for Autism

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,974,490
Program services$1,286,853
Investment income and dividends$5,048
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,772
Total revenues$3,268,163

Form 990s for Focus Center for Autism

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-09990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
2019-062020-10-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Autism InspiredClearwater, FL$1,493,393
Autism DelawareNewark, DE$4,467,211
Alexander Leigh Center for Autism (ALCA)Mchenry, IL$5,613,722
Cincinnati Center for AutismCincinnati, OH$3,249,709
Turning Pointe Autism FoundationNaperville, IL$5,966,494
Center for Autism Education (CAE)Saint Peters, MO$6,403,052
Grant A Gift Autism FoundationLas Vegas, NV$3,455,751
Autism Alliance of MichiganSouthfield, MI$3,759,906
INSPIRE for AutismBrattleboro, VT$2,308,066
The Matthew Reardon Center for AutismSavannah, GA$1,798,100
Data update history
October 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from Northwest Community Bank Foundation
August 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,000 from Advocare Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Crosswicks Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersSchoolsDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthEducationDiseases and disordersAutism
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 452
Canton, CT 06019
Metro area
Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
County
Capitol Planning Region, CT
Website URL
focuscenterforautism.org/ 
Phone
(860) 693-8809
IRS details
EIN
31-1724698
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G84: Autism
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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