Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp
HAAPE is a non-profit foundation dedicated to empowering adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through specialized training, education, and career development. The mission of HAAPE is to build autism workforce ecosystems that facilitate meaningful, sustainable employment for neurodivergent individuals. Through targeted community outreach, HAAPE fosters autism-friendly businesses, municipalities, and organizations while scaling its ecosystem models nationwide to maximize long-term independence and societal inclusion.
Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp at a glance
In short: Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp gave $37K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $19K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $37,000
- -62.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $18,500
- -43.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $18,500
- Total assets
- $548,280
- +2.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (73% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Aspiritech ($27K). Together the top 2 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2026) to $98K (2025). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiritech Evanston, IL | Grant supported the establishment of a 10-week Cybersecurity Academy for autistic adults ($25,000 for full curriculum design) and funded the development/maintenance of the Aspiritech Academy database ($2,000). This database integrates with the centralized "HAAPE Hub" digital platform to connect operating partners, employers, and neurodivergent jobseekers across the national autism employment ecosystem. | $27,000 |
| MJ House of Style Davie, FL | Grant supported the design, adaptation, and delivery of an entrepreneurship program for autistic adults in partnership with Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Funds covered instructional services, support services, adaptation of educational frameworks for neurodivergent learners, university program fees, educational materials, recruitment, coordination, graduation events, and media documentation. The program delivers business training and post-graduation mentorship to assist participants in launching sustainable enterprises. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $548,280 | $54,138 | $40,697 | $37,000 | 2 | $18,132 |
| 2025 | $534,839 | $90,910 | $107,061 | $97,725 | 3 | $22,399 |
| 2024 | $550,990 | $181,328 | $62,753 | $40,000 | 2 | $23,302 |
| 2023 | $432,416 | $128,150 | $38,105 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $342,371 | $187,236 | $28,150 | — | — | — |
About Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp
Based on IRS filings
Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Weston, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $548K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp is led by Lawrence Rothman, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 22 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Lawrence Rothman
Chief Executive Officer
President & Chairman of the Board → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Alden
President
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Slutsky
Executive Board Secretary
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonny Gaffen
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Wood
Board Member
Board Member & Workforce Development → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harvey Gaffen
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Foley
Vice President Business Development & Growth
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Fung
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Jacobo
Senior Vice President
Vice President Marketing & Fundraising → Senior Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mikel Briggs
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Bentley
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rubinstein
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hernan Millan
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara May
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Begel
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Thorpe
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny Combs
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ivan Rosenberg
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Kipsimalis
Chief Legal Counsel
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Chambers
Board Member
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Foglia
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael Allesandri (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Wally Berman (2022–2023) — Vice President Business Development
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp
How much does Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp give each year?
Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp gave $37K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $98K across 3 grants.
How large is Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp?
Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp reported $548K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $54K.
What is Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp?
Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Weston, FL. It holds $548K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp operate?
Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp has awarded grants in California, Florida, Illinois.
What is Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp's EIN?
Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1709197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
Live grants for the work Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel Corp funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant Up to $40,000 (yearly total budget) · Due October 25, 2026
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) $32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance · Due October 27, 2026
- Social, Political and Economic Inequality Grants Due October 28, 2026
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