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ALBANY AUTISM SOCIETY INC
SCHENECTADY, NY · EIN 141776927 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · asghr.org
revenue
$168K
expenses
$194K
net assets
$89K
employees
—
program ratio
70%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE LIFELONG OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE

profile · synthesized from sources

The Autism Society Greater Hudson Region supports individuals on the autism spectrum and their families across 21 counties in upstate New York. It provides information and referral services, advocacy, community outreach, and sensory-friendly programming. The organization connects families with resources, promotes inclusion, and empowers the autism community through education and direct support.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $45K
    TO PROMOTE LIFELONG OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND THEIR FAMILIES, SO THEY CAN BE FULLY PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY.
  2. #2 $45K
    TO PROMOTE LIFELONG OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND THEIR FAMILIES, SO THEY CAN BE FULLY PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy
Engages in policy advocacy at state and local levels, including campaigns like Be Fair to Direct Care and Ignite 4 Autism, and supports the NY State Autism Advisory Board.
Information & Referral/Assistance (I&R/A)
Provides personalized guidance and connects individuals and families with autism to local resources, services, and professionals via phone, email, in-person, or virtual meetings.
Outreach & Awareness
Hosts community events, maintains social media presence, and runs campaigns to promote autism awareness and acceptance.
SenseAble Programs
Partners with local organizations to adapt events and experiences to be sensory-friendly, including programs like SenseAble Swimming at community pools.
Speaking of the Spectrum - Podcast
Monthly podcast featuring interviews with advocates, policymakers, and professionals to discuss autism-related topics and resources.
Water Safety & Drowning Prevention
Free 30-minute information sessions for families and caregivers on strategies to prevent drowning and improve water safety for autistic and neurodivergent individuals.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Autism Awareness and Acceptance Initiatives 2 activities
    • Community engagement and awareness events
      Organizes the annual Walk for Autism & Safety Awareness event and produces a bi-weekly newsletter to promote inclusion, raise awareness, and share autism-friendly events and resources with the community.
    • Support and connection-building activities
      Provides support and connection-building opportunities for autistic individuals and families through programs, events, and volunteer engagement in areas such as event planning, marketing, and community outreach.
  • Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
    • Advocacy initiatives
      Conducts advocacy efforts to promote lifelong opportunities and full community participation for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, including successful campaigns that influenced state funding policy for direct care workers in New York.
  • Autism & Neurodiversity Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Education and training programs
      Delivers education, training, and practical strategies in areas such as water safety and post-diagnosis navigation to support autistic individuals and their families, including 30-minute water safety sessions and guidance for parents of newly diagnosed children.
  • Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
    • Information and Referral Services
      Provides Information and Referral/Assistance services to connect individuals and families affected by autism with community resources and support across multiple counties in New York, including Upstate and the Greater Hudson Region.
  • Sensory-Inclusive Programming and Support 1 activity
    • Sensory-friendly community programs
      Offers SenseAble Programs, including sensory-friendly swimming events and adapted community experiences in partnership with local businesses and pools, to promote inclusion and accessibility for autistic individuals and their families.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$168K
Contributions & grants$157K93%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$890%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$194K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$151K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$99K
Cash$248K
Investments$0
Liabilities$21K
Net assets$89K
Liquid reserves15.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +70.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NATHAN BRIGGS PAST EXEC DIRECTOR 40 $40K
JANINE KRUISWIJK PAST EXEC DIRECTOR 40 $28K
TRACY SCHOBER EXEC DIRECTOR 40 $5K
board members · 7
  • ANNA RUETZ — DIRECTOR
  • JOE TEMPLIN — DIRECTOR
  • KENDRA MESKO — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTIN QUINN — DIRECTOR
  • MARY KAVANEY — DIRECTOR
  • TAMIKA DIAZ — DIRECTOR
  • TINA CHIRICO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • ASAP Swim Partner — Provides swim safety expertise through its Swim Director, who co-leads water safety information sessions.
  • Autism Society Greater Hudson Region Network — ALBANY AUTISM SOCIETY INC is part of a regional network providing coordinated autism support and advocacy.
  • Autism Society Greater Hudson Region Network — ALBANY AUTISM SOCIETY INC is part of the Autism Society Greater Hudson Region network.
  • Autism Society of America Network — Locally affiliated chapter of the national Autism Society of America network.
  • Autism Society of America Partner — Provides linked resource on understanding autism through its website
  • Autism Society of Central New York Network — Sister affiliate of the Autism Society of America in New York State.
  • Autism Society of Western New York Network — Sister affiliate of the Autism Society of America in New York State.
  • Bethlehem YMCA Partner — Hosts water safety information sessions in collaboration with Autism Society Greater Hudson Region.
  • Community donors Partner — Individual and family donors who provide financial or in-kind support.
  • Community organizations and collaborators Partner — Local groups working jointly with the Autism Society on initiatives.
  • Corporate sponsors Partner — Businesses that provide financial or in-kind sponsorship.
  • Eastern New York Developmental Disability Advocates (ENYDDA) Partner — Collaborates with ENYDDA on advocacy efforts for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Event sponsors Partner — Organizations or individuals that sponsor specific events.
  • Foundation partners Funder — Foundations that provide financial support.
  • NY State Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara Partner — Collaborates with the organization on advocacy initiatives and public policy related to autism.
  • NY State Autism Advisory Board Coalition — Organization or its representatives participate in state-level advisory efforts to improve services for individuals with autism.
  • Nassau/Suffolk Autism Society of America Network — Sister affiliate of the Autism Society of America in New York State.
  • Program partners Partner — Organizations that collaborate on program delivery.
  • Ruge’s Auto Group, Inc. Partner — Collaborates on community outreach and awareness initiatives, including joint participation in public media interviews.
  • local community pools Partner — Partners with local community pools to host SenseAble Swimming events.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community Integration Through Advocacy and Referral Networks
    methodology: advocacy-driven_community_integration
    By combining direct services with advocacy, education, and strategic referrals, the organization enables full community participation for autistic individuals and families because systemic and social barriers are addressed through both direct support and structural change.
  • Layered Safety Protection for Drowning Prevention
    methodology: layered_protection_model
    By promoting a layered approach—supervision, barriers, alarms, and emergency planning—the organization reduces drowning risk among autistic individuals because no single intervention is sufficient and cumulative layers create redundancy and safety.
  • Person-Centered Support and Decision-Making
    methodology: person-centered_planning
    By empowering individuals with autism and their families to make active, informed choices about services and supports, the organization increases ownership and effectiveness of interventions because autonomy leads to better engagement and outcomes.
  • Sensory-Informed Accessibility Model
    methodology: sensory_adaptation
    By adapting community events and training staff to support sensory needs, the organization increases inclusion and participation because environmental accommodations reduce barriers to access for autistic individuals.