Next for Autism Inc
Donations deductibleRevenue
$1.7m
year to 31 December 2024
Expenses
$2.9m
year to 31 December 2024
Total assets
$3m
$275k liabilities
Net assets
$2.7m
assets less liabilities
Directors and trustees
18
6.3 years on average
Staff
11
18 volunteers
Left since last filing
0
no seats appear to have opened
Officers and senior staff
15
named in Part VII
Next for Autism Inc's network
18 people8 organisationsi18 people and 8 organisations on this map.The large node is the subject of this page. Solid lines are what the register itself records (18). Violet dotted lines (8) are likely: the same full name sits on the current board of another organisation in the same register and region. Form 990 filings give names without a person identifier; SEC insider filings carry a CIK. It may be a different person.The board
18 listediTime on the board is observed from the annual filings: the IRS files no appointment date, so the bar counts years from the first filing the person appears on - a lower bound, not a filed start date. Names are exactly as filed. The IRS publishes no person identifier, so this edition does not yet link a person across organisations in the tables. The network map shows same-name matches as likely links only, never as confirmed.Time served and departures are observed across annual filings. Observed time served is a lower bound - a member may have joined before the first year on record. The organisation reported 18 voting members of its governing body on its latest Form 990 Part VI, which matches the board listed here.| Name | Role as filed | Since | On the board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene Maidman | Board Member | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Bellanca Smigel Rutter | Board Member | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Christopher Wallace | Board Member | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| David Schwartzbaum | Board Member | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Doug Herzog | Board Member | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Harry Slatkin | Board Member | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Jen Clark | Board Member | 2023 | 3 yrs |
| Jim Hogan | Board Member | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| John Stewart | Board Member | 2024 | 2 yrs |
| Karen Siff Exkorn | Board Member | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Laura Slatkin | Co-Chair | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Michael Auerbach | Company secretary | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Michelle Smigel | Co-Chair | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Robert Smigel | Board Member | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Sharon Cunningham | Board Member | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Steven J Kantor (also filed as Steven Kantor) | Treasurer | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Tommy Hilfiger | Board Member | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Tracey Stewart | Board Member | 2018 | 8 yrs |
Officers and senior leadership
15 listediNamed in Part VII as officers, key employees or highest-compensated staff - not board members, shown for completeness.| Name | Title as filed | On the filings |
|---|---|---|
| Abby Jayroe | SVP, Strategic Operations | since 2023 |
| Amy Wallace | SVP Finance & Administration | since 2019 |
| Bradley Walker | VP, Strategic Adult Initiatives | since 2020 |
| Gillian Leek | SVP Operations | since 2018 |
| Holly Wainwright | VP Marketing & Communications | since 2023 |
| Ilene Lainer ESQ | President & Co-Founder | 2020 |
| Katherine Quinn | VP, Development | 2022 |
| Kelly Fleming | Sr. Director, Development and Events | since 2023 |
| Lauren Steinbacher | Director, Corporate Consulting | 2020 |
| Lawrence Worth | VP Corporate Consulting | 2019 |
| Michelle O'Connor-Teklinski | Chief Programs Officer | since 2022 |
| Pamela Cohen | Chief Development Officer | 2024 |
| Patricia Wright | VP Program Development | since 2019 |
| Quynh Thai | Communications Director | since 2019 |
| Timothy Purnell | Former CEO | 2020 |
Pay and hours
year to 31 December 2024iFrom Part VII of the Form 990: compensation reported for each officer, director, trustee, key employee and highest-paid staff member, and the average hours a week they report. Most board members are unpaid; a blank means nothing was reported. Pay from related organisations is shown separately.| Name | Title as filed | Hours a week | Pay from the organisation | Related organisations | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillian Leek | President, CEO | 40 | $269k | $42k | |
| Pamela Cohen | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $180k | $6k | |
| Amy Wallace | CFO | 32 | $158k | $6k | |
| Abby Jayroe | SVP, Strategic Operations | 40 | $154k | $5k | |
| Holly Wainwright | VP Marketing & Communication | 40 | $145k | $5k | |
| Kelly Fleming | Sr. Director, Development | 40 | $106k | $15k | |
| Laura Slatkin | Co-Chair | 2.5 | $0 | ||
| Michelle Smigel | Co-Chair | 2.5 | $0 | ||
| Steven Kantor | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | ||
| Michael Auerbach | Secretary | 1 | $0 | ||
| Jen Clark | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Sharon Cunningham | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Karen Siff Exkorn | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Doug Herzog | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Tommy Hilfiger | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Jim Hogan | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Arlene Maidman | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Harry Slatkin | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Bellanca Smigel Rutter | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| David Schwartzbaum | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Robert Smigel | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| John Stewart | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Tracey Stewart | Board Member | 1 | $0 | ||
| Christopher Wallace | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Colorado roster
24 listediOfficers, directors and trustees from the latest filing with the Colorado Secretary of State (document 20253036737). Titles are as filed; some entries are registered agents or custodians of records rather than board members. Source: data.colorado.gov, public domain.| Name | Title as filed |
|---|---|
| Laura Slatkin | Co-Chair |
| Gillian Leek | CEO |
| Jen Clark | Board Member |
| Sharon Cunningham | Board Member |
| Tracey Stewart | Board Member |
| Holly Wainwrigh | Board Member |
| Robert Smigel | Board Member |
| Kelly Fleming | Sr. Director, Development |
| David Schwartzbaum | Board Member |
| Tommy Hilfiger | Board Member |
| Arlene Maidman | Board Member |
| Christopher Wallace | Board Member |
| Pamela Cohen | Chief Development Officer |
| Michael Auerbach | Secretary |
| John Stewart | Board Member |
| Bellanca Rutter Smigel | Board Member |
| Karen Siff-Exkorn | Board Member |
| Harry Slatkin | Board Member |
| Doug Herzog | Board Member |
| Steven Kantor | Treasurer |
| Jim Hogan | Board Member |
| Michelle Smigel | Co-Chair |
| Abby Jayroe | SVP, Strategic Operations |
| Amy Wallace |
About
- Legal name
- Next for Autism Inc
- EIN
- 571136147
- Address
- 1177 Avenue of the Americas 5th Flo, New York, NY, 10036-2714
- State
- New York
- Mission
- Next for autism transforms the national landscape of services for people with autism by strategically designing, launching, and supporting innovative programs. We believe that individuals with autism deserve to live fulfilling, productive lives, supported by excellent services and connected to their communities. (as filed on the Form 990)
- Activity (NTEE)
- G05 Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines
- IRS classification
- 501(c)03 (tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) where shown)
- Classified purpose
- Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines
- Size band
- 6 (IRS master file code)
- Formed
- 2002
- Principal officer
- Steven J Kantor (as named on the Form 990)
- IRS ruling date
- 1 July 2003
- Status
- Code 01 (unconditional exemption)
- Form 990 filings on record
- 6, latest 2024
- IRS Publication 78
- PC (contributions deductible)
Most connected
Longest observed on the filings
≥8years on the filingsArlene Maidman
≥8years on the filingsDoug Herzog
≥8years on the filingsHarry Slatkin
≥8years on the filingsKaren Siff Exkorn
Latest return
year to 31 December 2024iFigures from the newest Form 990 or 990-EZ in the IRS e-file releases of 2025 and 2026, for the year ending 31 December 2024. US dollars, as filed.- Total assets
- $3m
- Total liabilities
- $275k
- Net assets or fund balances
- $2.7m
- Contributions and grants received
- $1.7m
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Grants and similar paid out
- $843k
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 18
Filed finances
1 yeariTotals as filed on the IRS Form 990 (revenue and expenses), by tax year.| Tax year | Total revenue | Total expenses | Surplus or deficit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.7m | $2.9m | Deficit $1.2m |
As filed on the IRS Form 990. US dollars.
Grants paid
25+ listediFrom Schedule I of the Form 990: grants and assistance to organisations in the United States, largest first (up to 25). Schedule I is filed only by organisations that gave more than $5,000 to any one recipient.| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New England Center for Children | This program provides vocational services starting at age 14 and includes diverse activities, where students discover their interests and st | $75k |
| The Performance Zone Inc (Autisticwhileblack LLC) | #autisticwhileblack: exploring identity initiative is a program dedicated to guiding newly identified autistic adults through the crucial fi | $25k |
| Actionplay Inc | Actionplays audition workshop series develops audition skills in autistic actors, changes the perception of autistic actors among casting di | $25k |
| Alpine Learning Group Foundation Inc (Alpine Learning Group) | A good job box (agjb) is an innovative snack packaging company that creates employment and job training opportunities for autistic adults. | $25k |
| Banding Together | The jam session program is a free one-hour inclusive music therapy group that pairs teens and adults with autism and other special needs wit | $25k |
| Communication 4 All Inc | With a program of internet-based instructional videos, community, and support, c4a academy teaches nonspeakers with autism how to type to co | $25k |
| Els for Autism Foundation Inc | Career exploration & training (cet) at els for autism offers introductory vocational training courses in basic carpentry, hotel and hospital | $25k |
| Evolve Coaching Inc | The evolve coaching inclusion center is establishing a robust, independent living training curriculum to complement existing programs. | $25k |
| Exceptional Minds Inc | Exceptional minds is a training academy and digital arts studio preparing artists on the autism spectrum for careers in entertainment and re | $25k |
| Fish in A Tree | The empowerher program by fish in a tree provides recently diagnosed or self-identified adult autistic women with sensory-friendly tools, ed | $25k |
| Have Dreams | The have dreams academy is a workforce training program for adults with high-functioning autism that offers an autism-specific curriculum co | $25k |
| Institute for Educational Achievement Inc | The institute for educational achievement (iea) is a private, not-for-profit program that helps to ensure each autistic individual served ga | $25k |
| Julie & Michael Tracy Family Foundation (Urban Autism Solutions) | Urban autism solutions (uas) provides social networking opportunities to encourage young adults who have autism to socialize with their peer | $25k |
| Learningspring School | This program offers middle schoolers and alumni of learningspring, aged 14 and above, access to information and support regarding adult serv | $25k |
| Neurodiversity Works | Neurodiversity works is a workforce development nonprofit dedicated to equipping neurodivergent students with the skills and training needed | $25k |
| Norton Children's Hospital Foundation Inc | Preparing for adult life (pal) is an inclusive, is designed to support young adults with autism in achieving self-determination in a medical | $25k |
| Shepherd's Way Inc | Shepherds way is a four phase post-secondary bridge into adulthood dedicated to launching adults with disabilities into independent, communi | $25k |
| Sociedad de Educacion Y Rehabilitacion (Ser) de Puerto Rico Inc | Fund staff training in peers program, which is a social skills program offered to young adults with autism that provides them with the neces | $25k |
| Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center | Learn4independence, a comprehensive 32-course curriculum that equips autistic adults with essential life and work skills. | $25k |
| The Arc Westchester Foundation | Project search autism enhancement (psae) is a 10-month internship program targeted for young adults, approximately ages 18-28, who have comp | $25k |
| The Ed Asner Family Center | Friendship builders is a neurodivergent led and created program to assist neurodivergent individuals in cultivating and maintaining lasting | $25k |
| The True Professional | The true professional instills a client-centered approach and excellence in service delivery to direct service professionals (dsps) in resid | $25k |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | The launching! To adulthood programs focus on helping neurodiverse young adults reach their full potential through work trainings and intern | $25k |
| Tikva-Etta & Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled (Etta) | Opening the bhatia family village, a transformational urban independent housing community for adults on the autism spectrum | $25k |
| Asmt Inc | Autismtn fostera community, empowerment, and mutual support, with dedicated programming for all autistic adults, as well as affinity groups | $24k |
State registration
1 entityiBusiness-entity registers published by US states. These records are matched to this organisation by name and state, not by EIN, and are labelled as likely matches. Street addresses are not shown.Next For Autism Inc. likely matchiMatched by exact name and state (and ZIP where shown). State registers do not publish EINs, so this is not a confirmed match. Source: New York Department of State, active corporations (data.ny.gov n9v6-gdp6). Licence: New York open data terms of use. Data last fetched 18 October 2026.
- State
- New York
- Entity type
- Domestic Not-For-Profit Corporation
- Status
- Active
- Formed
- 30 August 2002
- Registered agent
- Not stated