North Dakota Autism Center Inc

What it reported doing in 2022

SafeTY Jacket - SafeTY jacket program is a Fargo Moorhead West Fargo (FMWF) Chamber Leadership project in partnership with the North Dakota Autism Center, Inc., Cass and Clay County Sheriff's Offices', Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead Police Departments to provide emergency information about individuals with autism to local first responders. This is a free voluntary program for parents/guardians to provide information about their loved ones in case of a possible emergency. It is designed to assist the first responders, such as police officers, paramedics, fire department, etc. during encounters with individuals with autism. The program promotes communication and gives first responders quick access to critical information about the individual and their needs during an emergency involving the individual. This program will provide first responders with emergency contact information, detailed physical descriptions, known routines, communication preferences, favorite attractions, or other important information on the individual. SafeTY jacket has 22 applicants in 2022.Autism Friendly Community Project - NDAC is working with local businesses/organizations to become more autism friendly through autism training. NDAC provides the training that includes facts about autism, signs and characteristics of autism and tools for the company to be successful in supporting individuals with autism and their caregivers. As a result of this educational training, NDAC helps to create a more welcoming environment and support those who need it when out in the community. The goal is to reduce the isolation of individuals with autism and their families. The NDAC would like to continue building relationships with businesses and organizations. NDAC is striving to create a future where people and families affected by autism are experiencing a great life with their friends, families, neighbors, and others with community support along the way. There was a total of 13 AFC partners in 2022. With these partnerships, there has been an increased number of community events and opportunities for families offering sensory friendly times and accommodations.To provide opportunities to individuals and families in our community, the North Dakota Autism Center, Inc. (NDAC) has created the Enrichment Center. This is a place where families will feel welcome, safe, and provide opportunities for them to build their connections in the community. The NDAC Enrichment Center is a free program that will provide an opportunity for individuals and their caregiver (i.e., parent, DSP, nanny etc.) to participate in a variety of different activities, such as arts & crafts, cooking class, dancing, music, exercise, games, celebrations, community outings and much more. In addition, it will provide a place for children, adolescents, and adults of all abilities to socialize, make friends and make connections in the community. The primary goal is to create an inclusive, supportive, fun, engaging, and enriching environment for all participants by providing a variety of activities for skill building, social engagement, and leisure. There was a total of 104 with 200 participants Enrichment Center Activities in 2022.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 79.2%; rating input score 79
• Program expense ratio: 69.3%; rating input score 69
• Fundraising efficiency: $1.1 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 2; 2nd percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Yes; rating input score 100

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 5 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 56
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -14.3%; rating input score 11; 11th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.38; rating input score 12; 12th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.51; rating input score 22; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 5%; rating input score 51; 51st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 9.4% per year; rating input score 100; 65th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 10.6% per year; rating input score 100; 71st percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 14.5% per year; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings