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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Els for Autism Foundation

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Jupiter, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
G84
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

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

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G84
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (85%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Els 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
127

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

YV
Yvonne D•••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Els for Autism, specialized recreation complex - Yahoo
Jul 2026
www.yahoo.com
Form filed
$11.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Why is Ernie Els in the dog food business? To become 'the Paul Newman of autism' - Golfweek
Jun 2024
golfweek.usatoday.com
‘Big Easy’ Ernie Els swings high for autism at Zimbali Lakes - The Citizen
Apr 2024
www.citizen.co.za
Form filed
$14.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Elementary school for children with autism set to leave its campus by end of June - WPBF
Jun 2023
www.wpbf.com
Form filed
$8.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Chubb Classic: Ernie Els tackling Champions Tour and autism fundraising - Naples Daily News
Apr 2021
www.naplesnews.com
Form filed
$6.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Golfing legend Ernie Els promotes autism awareness - 13newsnow.com
Oct 2020
www.13newsnow.com
Puma Golf teams up with Ernie Els in support of Autism Awareness Month - GolfWRX
Apr 2020
golfwrx.com
Rickie Fowler hit a $1 million hole-in-one for Ernie Els’ autism foundation - SB Nation
Mar 2016
www.sbnation.com
Rickie Fowler nails hole-in-one to net Els' autism charity $1 million - ESPN
Mar 2016
www.espn.com
Son’s autism gives golf ace Ernie Els a grand ambition - CNN
Apr 2012
www.cnn.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 38 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2008
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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