Autism Action Partnership
To improve the quality of life of persons on the autism spectrum and their families through education, advocacy and support, thereby enabling them to be an integral part of the community.
Autism Action Partnership at a glance
In short: Autism Action Partnership gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,645
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,645
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,645
- Total assets
- $2,410,922
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Autism Action Partnership funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nebraska ASD Network ESU #6 ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Autism Action Partnership gives
- Giving fell 88% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $62K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska ASD Network ESU #6 Milford, NE | For Social Skills Development Program | $7,645 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,410,922 | $1,697,331 | $1,669,016 | $7,645 | 1 | $386,819 |
| 2023 | $2,753,699 | $1,515,237 | $1,742,632 | $6,490 | 1 | $102,094 |
| 2022 | $2,915,474 | $1,524,400 | $1,732,426 | $6,940 | 1 | $141,259 |
| 2021 | $3,362,125 | $1,423,252 | $1,097,476 | $61,619 | 1 | $38,741 |
| 2020 | $2,711,626 | $863,250 | $963,847 | $52,169 | 2 | $27,449 |
About Autism Action Partnership
Based on IRS filings
Autism Action Partnership is a public charity, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $387K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Autism Action Partnership is led by Justin Dougherty, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Dougherty
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$135K (2020) → $174K (2024)
Gail Werner-Robertson JD
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Weitz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Tierney-Brennan MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Williams MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Irwin
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Bird EdD
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenton Shaffer Mc
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Meridith
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb True
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Carson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Curtiss
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michaela Ahrens
Vice President of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kenneth M. Birdedd (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kenton Shaffer MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Meridith (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Hal Daub JD (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $174K, to Justin Dougherty (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Autism Action Partnership
How much does Autism Action Partnership give each year?
Autism Action Partnership gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Autism Action Partnership?
Autism Action Partnership reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
Where does Autism Action Partnership operate?
Autism Action Partnership has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Autism Action Partnership's EIN?
Autism Action Partnership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6892034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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