Autism Society of Iowa

What it reported doing in 2025

Autism society of Iowa educational conferences asi provides educational conferences for families, educators, support staff, and residential care providers. On march 7, 2025, we hosted a virtual conference focused on adults with autism entitled, turning setbacks into stepping stones for those with autism, with topics such as: guardianship/conservatorship, employment, transitioning out of high school, and mental health challenges. 61 were in attendance. On friday, october 24, 2025, we held our annual educational conference with a keynote speaker and several breakout sessions. 202 were in attendance. During the conference, we also hosted a resource fair for the attendees, with 35 agencies or adults with autism hosting tables. We partnered with 6 organizations who sponsored the event.in 2025, the autism society of Iowa hosted five lunch and learns:1. Toilet training- 31 in attendance2. Dental care- 18 in attendance3. Explore program- post high school life skills program- 40 in attendance4. What to do after the diagnosis- 28 in attendance5. Social skills- 22 in attendancein 2025, asi hosted three sensory friendly movies in collaboration with the varsity theatre.1. January- frozen2. March- wicked3. October- taylor swift release partyin 2025, asi hosted three sensory friendly movies in collaboration with the charles theater in charles city.1. June- lilo & stitch2. August- smurfs3. November- zootopiain february 2025, we hosted a sensory friendly valentine's dance where the lights were on, the dj played the music softly, and a sensory area was offered. We also had refreshments and a photo area. 46 were in attendance.in june 2025, we co-hosted a sensory-friendly game with the Iowa cubs with childserve and the i-cubs. There were skyboxes available with sensory friendly items for those who needed a break which were supervised by childserve staff. We also had an obstacle course on the grand concourse at the stadium, an area for everyone to sit in the bleachers together and a social story to help attendees prepare for the day. On january 16, 2025, the autism society of Iowa hosted the autism advocacy and acceptance day at the Iowa state capitol. There was a rally with legislators, advocacy training and an opportunity for attendees to meet with their legislators. 126 people were in attendance. Throughout 2025, asi continued to host virtual support groups for parents/caregivers, adults with autism, young adults with autism and grandparents. The groups meet regularly throughout the month facilitated by asi staff or board members.in 2025, asi hosted three new events and completed the publishing of one book:1. In march 2025, asi partnered with the Iowa wild for autism advocacy day with the Iowa wild. Seating was in a less busy section with a sensory friendly room available for attendees. 2. In april 2025, asi co-hosted a sensory friendly adventure walk with the barefoot autism challenge at jester park. Attendees were given sensory items as well as a tour through the walking paths of jester park to complete a scavenger hunt. Refreshments were also available. 62 were in attendance.3. In july 2025, asi hosted a "float" for the capitol city pride parade. Attendees helped decorate a vehicle, walked the parade route and handed out sensory items and autism bracelets to the crowd. 8 were in attendance.4. In february 2025, the autism society of Iowa released a collaborative book and e-book through amazon entitled: "hear me speak: understanding autism through our voices". Edited by the autism society of Iowa, the book shared personal stories, insights, and experiences from individuals and families in the autism community. Most of the chapters submitted came from attendees in the asi adult support group and parent support group.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 53%; rating input score 53
• Program expense ratio: 56.4%; rating input score 56

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 6.8%; rating input score 48; 48th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.33; rating input score 68; 68th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 74; 74th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 63; 63rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 0.7% per year; rating input score 100; 31st percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: -0.5% per year; rating input score 0; 17th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 5.7% per year; rating input score 100; 45th percentile among comparable filings