named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Agency and Group Grant Program
Funds organizations providing services to individuals with autism, including Bluepath Service Dogs, social skills groups, recreational programs, and educational workshops
Hudson Valley Walk for Autism
Annual fundraising event chaired by board member Allison Fedigan to support the organization's grant programs
Individual Grant Program
Provides financial assistance to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder for activities such as karate, swimming, horseback riding, music therapy, and personal training to improve quality of life
Moving Fitness Program
Fitness initiative administered by board member Lisa Slagle, supporting physical activity for individuals on the autism spectrum
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funding grants for individuals with autism, families, and service providersProvides grants to individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families, and organizations in the Hudson Valley, offering partial funding based on available resources and reviewing applications monthly to support access to programs, services, and quality-of-life improvements.
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- Operating community programs to promote personal growth and independence for autistic individualsRuns community-based programs that support personal development and independence for autistic individuals, such as the Moving Fitness Program and other initiatives that enable participants to achieve milestones like earning a black belt in karate.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizing annual fundraising and awareness eventsHosts recurring public events such as the annual Hudson Valley Walk for Autism and July fundraising campaigns with local pizza and ice cream businesses, which raise funds and increase visibility for autism support services.
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Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
- Providing financial, informational, and emotional support to individuals with autism and familiesOffers direct support services including financial, informational, and emotional assistance to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families, helping them navigate challenges and access resources.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$64K
Contributions & grants$65K101%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$430%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$33K
balance sheet
Total assets$90K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$90K
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +91.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 3
- KATHLEEN CORNETT — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHRYN DUNSTAN — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA SLAGLE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Bluepath Service Dogs Partner — Recipient of grants from Autism Directory Services for autism-related services.
- Center for Spectrum Disorders Partner — Receives funding from Autism Directory Services for after-school recreational programs.
- Challenger Sports Leagues Partner — Recipient of grants from Autism Directory Services for autism-related recreational programs.
- Dutchess County BOCES PEACCE Program Partner — Receives funding from Autism Directory Services for autism-related services.
- Easter Seals Partner — Receives funding from Autism Directory Services for educational programs.
- Hanna Partner — Recipient of a grant from Autism Directory Service for personal training.
- Hudson Valley Karate Partner — Partner organization providing karate instruction to grant recipients.
- Hudson Valley Walk for Autism Partner — ADS sponsors and organizes the annual Hudson Valley Walk for Autism, with board leadership involvement.
- Melissa Partner — Parent collaborator who identified karate as a beneficial activity for her autistic child and engaged with the organization's support
- The Anderson School Partner — Receives funding from Autism Directory Services for recreational programs.
- local pizza and ice cream establishments Partner — Participating restaurants host fundraising days where a portion of profits supports ADS grant programs.
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-Engaged Resource Mobilizationmethodology: community_mobilizationBy activating local businesses, volunteers, and donor networks through community-based fundraising and engagement, the organization expands both financial resources and public awareness, because localized, participatory support builds sustainable ecosystems of care.
- Family Autonomy Through Individualized Grantmakingmethodology: client_choice_modelBy providing flexible, individualized grants rather than prescriptive services, the organization enables families to direct resources toward their own identified needs, because this autonomy improves relevance, engagement, and sustainability of support.
- Financial Access as a Gateway to Therapeutic Engagementmethodology: financial_access_modelBy offering financial support specifically to reduce cost barriers, the organization increases access to therapeutic and recreational programs, because affordability is a primary determinant of participation for families affected by autism.
- Therapeutic Community Participationmethodology: experiential_therapeutic_modelBy integrating evidence-based community activities like karate into developmental support, the organization promotes skill-building and independence for individuals with autism, because structured, socially embedded therapeutic activities enhance engagement and real-world application.