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ASD Adult Achievement Center Inc

Empowering ASD Adults with Knowledge for Successful Living

Altamonte Springs, FL   |  http://asdachievement.org/
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ASD Adult Achievement Center Inc

EIN: 81-3612198


Mission

Our mission is to provide an environment where adults with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) can come together to develop skills, strategies and solutions that promote greater achievement and independence.

Ruling year info

2016

President

Mrs Paula M Breeden

Main address

222 S Westmonte Dr Suite 230

Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 USA

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Formerly known as

Center for Autistic Achievement Inc

EIN

81-3612198

Subject area info

Autism

Special population support

Developmental disability services

Population served info

Young adults

People with learning disabilities

People with disabilities

NTEE code info

Developmentally Disabled Services/Centers (P82)

Autism (G84)

Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

We help adults with ASD develop the skills, strategies, and solutions they need for successful life. Many of our students come from a background of being bullied, rejected, and ostracized for who they are. We create a safe, respectful, and accepting environment where our students are welcomed for who they are, and are empowered to pursue their goals and dreams.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

PEERS®

PEERS® is a 16-week evidence-based social skills training program for adults with ASD who are interested in learning skills to make and keep friends and develop romantic relationships. During each group session, participants are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session. They are then given weekly socialization homework assignments to practice skills in real life situations.

Population(s) Served
Young adults
People with learning disabilities

Launch Pad is a step-by-step individual coaching program designed to launch ASD adults into greater independence. Launch Pad provides the necessary tools to establish a solid foundation to allow ASD adults to achieve greater independence in a supported environment. Launch Pad also takes the guesswork out of what to do with a step-by-step plan tailored to each client's individual needs.

Population(s) Served
Young adults
People with learning disabilities

Task Masters is a step-by-step coaching program designed to help ASD adults develop the necessary executive function skills needed to meet daily responsibilities. Executive functions connect our present choices to future outcomes. They help us manage our time, be productive, plan, organize, and reach goals.

Population(s) Served
Young adults
People with learning disabilities

Career Success Shop is a step-by-step coaching program for ASD adults interested in pursuing their ideal job or career. Program participants are provided with a workbook, along with career coaching and training to learn the necessary job search skills, interview skills and resume building skills to pursue a job in their desired field.

Population(s) Served
Young adults
People with learning disabilities

VIPworks is a vocational "Skills Lab" training program to include work experience in a variety of computer programs focusing on photo editing, video editing and web design. VIPworks also focuses on important soft skills to improve workplace independence.

Population(s) Served
Young adults
People with learning disabilities

In our Job Placement program, participants receive job coaching from trained job coaches to develop employment skills. They learn to pursue job leads and work environments that utilize their strengths, receive assistance with the interview process, and learn to advocate for accommodations they may need in work environments. During Job Placement, we follow up with the participant and their employer, providing job-site consultations and assisting participants to gain proficiency and confidence in their employment site.

Population(s) Served
Young adults
People with learning disabilities

Peer Mentoring is a personalized, self-advocacy training service. This service pairs the participant with a mentor that is similar in age to help the participant learn how to advocate for themselves in the community, as well as in social and professional situations. The mentor is available to provide support and assistance the participant may need to effectively transition into post-secondary training, education, and employment.

Population(s) Served
Young adults
People with learning disabilities

Self Advocacy is designed to help adults with ASD develop the skills needed to better communicate their strengths, abilities, interests, and needs when interviewing with potential employers or applying to trade schools, colleges, or universities. This program empowers adults with ASD to make decisions about their own lives and become more independent. Participants will gain disability self awareness and advocacy, communication skills, comfort with requesting accommodations and disclosing disabilities appropriately, an understanding of personal rights, and the ability to develop S.M.A.R.T goals and action plans.

Population(s) Served
People with learning disabilities
Young adults

Life Coaching looks towards the future, and setting goals, as opposed to counseling or therapy that delves into past traumas or events. With our one-on-one coaching program, participants can develop skills to improve their life and relationships. Participants will gain improved focus, time management, emotional control, empowerment, and task initiation. Together, the participant and life coach will identify which areas in life the participant seeks to improve and will establish reasonable goals. Each session will build on the next until ultimately, a transition is established, tasks are completed and goals are achieved.

Population(s) Served
Young adults
People with learning disabilities

Soft Skills 101 has been designed to help you develop interpersonal and critical thinking skills as you transition into employment. These job readiness skills are an important component to your success in the workplace. As you build on your soft skills, your confidence will be improved and you will see positive results at your job.

Participants in Soft Skills 101 learn: school vs. work expectations; handling feedback from others; how to manage time and meet deadlines; planning, organization and goal setting; developing workplace independence; managing anxiety at work; critical thinking skills; teamwork and collaboration skills; professionalism in the workplace; and appropriate email etiquette.

Population(s) Served
Young adults
People with learning disabilities

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of curricula designed

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Young adults, Unemployed people, People with learning disabilities, People with psychosocial disabilities

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

As of 2022, we have developed 11 curricula that address various areas of independence, career readiness, social skills, and graphic design.

Number of program graduates

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

This indicates the total number of participants who graduate from our classes.

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

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Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

The ASD Adult Achievement Center offers both group and one-on-one programs that promote independence, self-awareness, skills, and knowledge for success in life. Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where high-functioning adults, 18 years and older, with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can gain the skills they need to reach their goals. Whether their goal is to become a graphic designer, learn how to build meaningful relationships, develop social skills for the workplace, learn to advocate for their needs and for accommodations, start living on their own, or succeed with time management in college, we offer classes and one-on-one coaching programs that provide the support and structure to help them thrive and succeed.

We offer over 10 different programs that offer instruction in graphic design, workplace etiquette, career readiness, self-advocacy, independent living, social skills, and executive functioning. Our programs are offered each academic semester, and due to our small class size, the instructor-to-student ratio enables our instructors to collaborate with participants closely. We learn about our participants' strengths and weaknesses and help them devise plans to overcome barriers they may face in life.

We accept the Step Up for Students Scholarship for multiple programs, and as a Vocational Rehabilitation provider, several of students receive VR funding for participation. Additionally, we offer some in-house scholarships for private-pay clients. All of these strategies promote financial accessibility of our programs and long-term sustainability.

Lastly, our organization participates in regular outreach to the local community. By partnering with high schools, universities and community colleges, professionals (psychologists and psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, etc.), and other nonprofits and agencies supporting individuals with disabilities, we continue to share information about our services to reach individuals who could benefit from our programs.

The ASD Adult Achievement Center is a State of Florida Vocational Rehabilitation provider. We also accept the Step Up for Students Scholarship.

Our staff include certified Life Coaches, Career Coaches, and Youth Peer Mentors. We offer the certified and evidence-based PEERS Program for adults.

Our organization has impacted ASD students as well as the interns and volunteers who complete service with us. Each semester brings about learning, growth, and positive development.

We aspire to continue expanding by collaborating with schools, universities, professionals, churches, and community groups to reach more participants who would benefit from our programs. We hope to continue offering a safe, welcoming, and positive environment where individuals with ASD can acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to reach their highest potential in life.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

ASD Adult Achievement Center Inc
Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Revenue vs. expenses:  breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info
NET GAIN/LOSS:    in 
Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2022 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

0.29

Average of 0.19 over 4 years

Months of cash in 2022 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

0.6

Average of 0.4 over 4 years

Fringe rate in 2022 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

8%

Average of 2% over 4 years

Funding sources info

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities info

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

ASD Adult Achievement Center Inc

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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ASD Adult Achievement Center Inc

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

This snapshot of ASD Adult Achievement Center Inc’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.

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Business model indicators

Profitability info 2021 2022
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation $7,031 -$7,761
As % of expenses 2.6% -2.9%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation $5,779 -$9,013
As % of expenses 2.1% -3.4%
Revenue composition info
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) $281,670 $259,468
Total revenue, % change over prior year 0.0% -7.9%
Program services revenue 81.9% 66.2%
Membership dues 0.0% 0.0%
Investment income 0.0% 0.0%
Government grants 18.0% 33.8%
All other grants and contributions 0.0% 0.0%
Other revenue 0.1% 0.0%
Expense composition info
Total expenses before depreciation $274,639 $267,229
Total expenses, % change over prior year 0.0% -2.7%
Personnel 46.0% 57.8%
Professional fees 0.4% 0.5%
Occupancy 22.1% 17.4%
Interest 0.0% 0.0%
Pass-through 0.0% 0.0%
All other expenses 31.6% 24.3%
Full cost components (estimated) info 2021 2022
Total expenses (after depreciation) $275,891 $268,481
One month of savings $22,887 $22,269
Debt principal payment $10,250 $0
Fixed asset additions $0 $0
Total full costs (estimated) $309,028 $290,750

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity info 2021 2022
Months of cash 0.9 0.6
Months of cash and investments 0.9 0.6
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets -1.1 -1.5
Balance sheet composition info 2021 2022
Cash $21,736 $13,975
Investments $0 $0
Receivables $0 $0
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) $6,264 $6,264
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) 26.9% 46.9%
Liabilities (as a % of assets) 180.1% 274.0%
Unrestricted net assets $0 $0
Temporarily restricted net assets N/A N/A
Permanently restricted net assets N/A N/A
Total restricted net assets $0 $0
Total net assets -$21,086 -$30,099

Key data checks

Key data checks info 2021 2022
Material data errors No No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents
Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

President

Mrs Paula M Breeden

My journey raising my son Zak, with ASD, has inspired me to launch a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young adults with ASD navigate through life and reach higher levels of achievement and independence.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

ASD Adult Achievement Center Inc

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation
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ASD Adult Achievement Center Inc

Board of directors
as of 02/13/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
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Board chair

Mrs Paula Breeden

ASD Adult Achievement Center

Term: 2016 -

Russell K Breeden

RKB Engineering

Ross Oppenheimer

Newman, Seland & Oppenheimer, LLC

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 12/23/2022

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability