Oklahoma Family Center for Autism Inc.
Oklahoma Family Center for Autism Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
WE BRING HOPE AND EMPOWERMENT AS WE HELP OKLAHOMA BECOME MORE AUTISM- FRIENDLY AND AWARE BY 1. SUPPORTING FAMILIES WHO HAVE A LOVED ONE WITH AUTISM 2. SUPPORTING PERSONS WITH AUTISM WITH PROGRAMS THAT MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS 3. AUTISM AWARENESS OUTREACH TO OUR STATE AND COMMUNITY
About
HELP FAMILIES THRIVE WITH PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS PROVIDE PEER MENTORING, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND FAMILY SAFE EVENTS. AUTISMOKLAHOMA OFFERS PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS IN 13 GEOGRAPHIES UNDER THE FOLLOWING NAMES: AUTISMBLANCHARD, AUTISMCANADIANVALLEY, AUTISMEDMOND, AUTISMGUTHRIE, AUTISMLATINO, AUTISMMUSKOGEE, AUTISMNORMAN, AUTISMOKC, AUTISMSHAWNEE,AUTISMSTILLWATER, AUTISMTULSA, AUTISMWEATHERFORD, AND AUTISMSCHOOLCHOICE. AUTISMLATINO SERVES THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY IN THE OKLAHOMA CITY METRO AREA. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE A WRITERS GROUP FOR PARENTS WHO DESIRE A WRITING EXPERIENCE WITH A PROFESSIONAL AUTHOR. APPROXIMATELY 10-30 FAMILIES ATTEND EACH GROUP EVERY MONTH FOR AN ESTIMATED IMPACT OF 190 FAMILIES MONTHLY. THE SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS RECEIVE TRAINING TWICE ANNUALLY AND HAVE REGULAR COACHING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE TRAINING AND LEADER SUPPORT HELPS FAMILIES TO BECOME STAKEHOLDERS IN THE AUTISMOKLAHOMA FAMILY HELPING FAMILIES THRIVE HAS BEEN THE BACKBONE OF AUTISM OKLAHOMA SINCE ITS FORMATION IN 2002. WE HAVE ADDED GEOGRAPHIES AND INVESTED IN THE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE. WE ALSO IMPLEMENTED PIECE OF MIND, A PROGRAM FOR DISTRIBUTING GPS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH A HIGH RISK OF RUNNING AWAY AS WELL AS A FINANCIAL NEED.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “Autismoklahoma is a non-profit organization that believes that every person with autism is unique and important. our organization helps individuals with autism reach their full potential, helps families thrive, and helps communities understand and embrace differences.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “We bring hope and empowerment as we help oklahoma become more autism- friendly and aware by 1. supporting families who have a loved one with autism 2. supporting persons with autism with programs that meet specific needs 3. autism awareness outreach to our state and community”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as OK.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2019 is located at 2801 NW 154TH, EDMOND, OK, 73013.
- The non-profit has reported 5 employees on their form as of 2019.
- 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$749.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2007.
- 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 pays $344,455 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $10,000 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.