Autism Project of Palm Beach
The Autism Project of Palm Beach county (APPBC) is a parent sponsored, non -profit organization incorporated to generate funding for services, resources, and education to improve the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
Autism Project of Palm Beach at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,311,203
- +26.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,251,014
- +162.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $71,368
- +751.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $348,563
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Autism Project of Palm Beach funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Autism Project of Palm Beach gives
- Giving fell 23% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2019) to $70K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Learning Academy West Palm Beach, FL | School Operations | $39,339 |
| Renaissance Learning Center Jupiter, FL | School Operations | $14,665 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,311,203 | $1,251,014 | $348,563 | — | — | $71,368 |
| 2024 | $3,410,799 | $476,013 | $293,306 | $54,004 | 2 | $8,383 |
| 2023 | $3,206,663 | $394,556 | $228,213 | — | — | $8,056 |
| 2022 | $3,041,161 | $702,703 | $251,137 | $42,721 | 2 | $1,592 |
| 2021 | $2,594,522 | $502,795 | $257,674 | $70,251 | 2 | $120 |
| 2019 | $2,190,554 | $1,367,208 | $118,662 | $42,654 | 1 | $8,034 |
About Autism Project of Palm Beach
Based on IRS filings
Autism Project of Palm Beach is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Jupiter, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $71K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Autism Project of Palm Beach is led by Richard Busto, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Busto
President
On filings since 2019
$50K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Pam Minelli
Board Member
On filings since 2019
$50K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Kyle Henderson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patrick Rooney Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Randy Lagenfeld
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Gimson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tracy Siani
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Judith Tytel
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kirk Mauney
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sandy Carter-Snell
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Joe Cardenas (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sandy Carter (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Babe Rizzuto (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Lynne Crum (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $50K, to Richard Busto (President).
Frequently asked questions about Autism Project of Palm Beach
How large is Autism Project of Palm Beach?
Autism Project of Palm Beach reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Autism Project of Palm Beach?
Autism Project of Palm Beach is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Jupiter, FL. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Autism Project of Palm Beach operate?
Autism Project of Palm Beach has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Autism Project of Palm Beach's EIN?
Autism Project of Palm Beach's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2007008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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