Meristem Inc
Meristem Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Meristem prepares young adults on the autism spectrum to build a strong sense of self, develop an enhanced social capacity, and create a life of increased social and economic independence. Our vision is a world where the unique capabilities of adults on the spectrum are respected and appreciated. Adults with autism must have full and meaningful lives, with ample opportunities for mainstream employment and independent living.
About
INSTRUCTION:AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) IS A LIFE-LONG DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY THAT OCCURS AMONG ALL RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND SOCIOECONOMIC GROUPS AND SUPPORTING YOUNG ADULTS WITH ASD IS A SIGNIFICANT SOCIETAL CHALLENGE. IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT ASD IS THE FASTEST GROWING DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY IN THE UNITED STATES. PRESENTLY, OVER 80% OF INDIVIDUALS WITH ASD IN CALIFORNIA ARE YOUNGER THAN 22 YEARS OF AGE AND THE CALIFORNIA ASD POPULATION IS INCREASING BY AN AVERAGE OF 12% PER YEAR.MERISTEM HAS DEVELOPED A MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS WITHIN THE ASD POPULATION, THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS AND EDUCATE EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES ON THE FEDERAL AND STATE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT TO ENSURE PROTECTION AND SUPPORT. THIS MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH WILL CREATE NEW EMPLOYMENT AVENUES FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH ASD, INCREASE THIS POPULATION'S OVERALL EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS RATE, STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS WITH ASD'S ABILITY TO SELF ADVOCATE IN A WAY THAT HELPS INFORM FUTURE POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT GUIDE EMPLOYERS, LAWMAKERS AND EDUCATORS, AND CHANGE NEGATIVE CULTURAL STIGMA AROUND PEOPLE WITH ASD AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ALL OF WHICH BENEFIT THE ASD POPULATION AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “Our mission is to provide young adults with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental issues with an integrated learning experience, allowing our students to reach their full potential in work, in living and in their relationships. using practical skills therapeutic education and transformative movement education as our method, we will also provide work based learning opportunities in the community which lead to long term, sustainable and successful employment.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “To serve young adults on the autism spectrum through education and development of life skills.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is CA.
- The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as 9200 FAIR OAKS BLVD, FAIR OAKS, CA, 95628 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 78 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $457,598.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2014.
- The organization pays $2,878,761 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $875,387 in fundraising expenses.