Els for Autism Foundation
THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM, WITH PROGRAMS THAT SEEK A CURE, PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR AFFECTED FAMILIES, AND TEACH LEARNING …
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The Els for Autism global mission is to transform the lives of people with autism and those who care for them through lifetime services and collaborative partnerships.
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Mission
The foundation seeks to address the needs of individuals diagnosed on the autism spectrum, with programs that seek a cure, provide support for affected families, and teach learning and life skills to those with autism spectrum disorder ("asd").
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Els for Autism Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable charities. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 85% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEls for Autism Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Jupiter, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 263520396. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $11M in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Els for Autism Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 263520396. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Els for Autism Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Els for Autism Foundation is located in Jupiter, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 18370 Limestone Creek Rd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Els for Autism Foundation has $11M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Els for Autism Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $11M in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Els for Autism Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Els for Autism Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Els for Autism global mission is to transform the lives of people with autism and those who care for them through lifetime services and collaborative partnerships. Els for Autism Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $11M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Els for Autism Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Els for Autism Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 263520396, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ELS FOR AUTISM FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Els for Autism, specialized recreation complex - Yahoo
Why is Ernie Els in the dog food business? To become 'the Paul Newman of autism' - Golfweek
‘Big Easy’ Ernie Els swings high for autism at Zimbali Lakes - The Citizen
Elementary school for children with autism set to leave its campus by end of June - WPBF
Chubb Classic: Ernie Els tackling Champions Tour and autism fundraising - Naples Daily News
Golfing legend Ernie Els promotes autism awareness - 13newsnow.com
Puma Golf teams up with Ernie Els in support of Autism Awareness Month - GolfWRX
Rickie Fowler hit a $1 million hole-in-one for Ernie Els’ autism foundation - SB Nation
Rickie Fowler nails hole-in-one to net Els' autism charity $1 million - ESPN
Son’s autism gives golf ace Ernie Els a grand ambition - CNN
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 38 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Els for Autism Foundation
- What is Els for Autism Foundation?
- Els for Autism Foundation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Jupiter, United States. The Els for Autism global mission is to transform the lives of people with autism and those who care for them through lifetime services and collaborative partnerships.
- When was Els for Autism Foundation founded?
- Els for Autism Foundation was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Els for Autism Foundation?
- Yvonne D'Amelio serves as CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
- Where is Els for Autism Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Jupiter, FL, United States.
- What is Els for Autism Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Els for Autism Foundation trustworthy?
- Els for Autism Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Els for Autism Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 263520396.
- What is Els for Autism Foundation's website?
- https://www.elsforautism.org