The Autism Community in Action
Provides education, support and hope to families living with autism.
The Autism Community in Action at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,767,216
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,515,704
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $36,840
- +597.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,393,615
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Autism Community in Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Autism Association Portsmouth, RI | Big Red Box Program | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,767,216 | $2,515,704 | $2,393,615 | — | — | $36,840 |
| 2024 | $1,750,273 | $2,646,151 | $2,829,366 | — | — | $5,279 |
| 2023 | $1,950,968 | $2,163,858 | $2,461,094 | — | — | $8,932 |
| 2022 | $1,256,173 | $2,056,040 | $2,214,713 | — | — | $1,660 |
| 2021 | $1,429,194 | $2,268,080 | $1,756,490 | $20,000 | 1 | $1,804 |
| 2020 | $989,509 | $1,524,509 | $1,527,770 | — | — | $19,985 |
About The Autism Community in Action
Based on IRS filings
The Autism Community in Action is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Autism Community in Action is led by Lisa Ackerman, Secretary & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Ackerman
Secretary & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$67K (2020) → $115K (2025)
Bill Oldham
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Baker
Development Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$113K (2022) → $128K (2025)
Joan M. Baek
Program Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$113K (2024) → $104K (2025)
Elizabeth McCoy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erich Kreidler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Inna Kassatkina Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Banning
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Yang-Uk
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robby Saggu
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celena Hallstead
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manny Khoshbin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross Mitchell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Carney
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen Ackerman
Vice Chair
President → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Todd M. Hanson (2024) — CFO
- Former: Cheryl Foster (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $128K, to Carolyn Baker (Development Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Autism Community in Action
How large is The Autism Community in Action?
The Autism Community in Action reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is The Autism Community in Action?
The Autism Community in Action is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Irvine, CA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Autism Community in Action operate?
The Autism Community in Action has awarded grants in Rhode Island.
What is The Autism Community in Action's EIN?
The Autism Community in Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0048002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Autism Community in Action funds
Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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