Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc
Supporting the mission and operations of bittersweet, inc., with a focus on the development and investment management practices and owning and operating real estate and providing other affordable independent housing opportunities to individuals with autism.
Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc gave $246K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $246K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $246,330
- -54.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $246,330
- -54.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $246,330
- Total assets
- $2,200,728
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bittersweet Inc ($246K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
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 Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). 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 $99K (2020) to $538K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $246K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bittersweet Inc Whitehouse, OH | To support the mission and operations of bittersweet, inc. | $246,330 |
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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 | $2,200,728 | $545,153 | $572,110 | $246,330 | 1 | $24,213 |
| 2023 | $2,180,729 | $655,593 | $853,544 | $537,908 | 1 | $7,792 |
| 2022 | $2,318,502 | $724,428 | $712,448 | $416,234 | 1 | $5,924 |
| 2021 | $2,414,858 | $552,234 | $569,638 | $289,520 | 1 | $56,049 |
| 2020 | $2,422,940 | $683,401 | $365,528 | $98,839 | 1 | $5,031 |
About Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Whitehouse, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $246K. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc is led by Henry Geha, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Henry Geha
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa R. Lulfs
Interim Executive Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Thompson
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natasha Bailey
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abby Andersons
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Seddon
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Wehrman-Householder
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raj Parikh
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert St Clair
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dustin Watkins (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Trish McCartney (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Melissa Wehrman (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Robert Solt (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.
Frequently asked questions about Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc
How much does Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc give each year?
Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc gave $246K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $538K across 1 grant.
How large is Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc?
Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $545K.
Where does Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc operate?
Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bittersweet Autism Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1136261. 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 September 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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