Form990
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 and ending 12-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1 EAST 33RD STREET 4TH FLOOR
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NEW YORK, NY10016
D Employer identification number

20-2329938
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 58,461,825
F Name and address of principal officer:
ELIZABETH N FELD
1 EAST 33RD ST
NEW YORK,NY10016
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.autismspeaks.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 2005
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Autism Speaks (AS) funds research into the causes, prevention, treatment and cure for autism. AS raises public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families and society. AS aims to bring the autism community together to urge government and the private sector to take action to address this urgent global health crisis.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 28
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 27
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 257
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 450,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 50,238,297 55,466,971
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........   0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 4,655 3,142
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 71,283 17,362
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 50,314,235 55,487,475
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 15,388,620 17,742,139
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 16,752,835 18,950,124
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet13,230,730    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 16,516,025 20,019,148
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 48,657,480 56,711,411
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,656,755 -1,223,936
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 19,092,550 22,705,993
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 6,622,621 11,471,752
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 12,469,929 11,234,241
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: Autism Speaks (AS) funds research into the causes,
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 24,053,561 including grants of $ 16,279,364 ) (Revenue $ 100,563 )
AUTISM SPEAKS' (AS) SCIENCE PORTFOLIO TARGETS FIVE SPECIFIC AREAS: ETIOLOGY (WHY DOES SOMEONE GET AUTISM?), BIOLOGY (WHAT ARE THE BIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH AUTISM?), DIAGNOSIS (HOW DO WE KNOW IF SOMEONE HAS AUTISM?), TREATMENT (HOW CAN WE HELP?) AND DISSEMINATION. IN 2011, GRANTS WERE AWARDED IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: PILOT STUDIES(AIMED AT RAPIDLY TESTING NOVEL IDEAS RELATED TO AUTISM) AND BASIC & CLINICAL - $4.6 MILLION (AWARDS TO PURSUE LEADS THAT SHOWED PROMISE IN PILOT STUDIES), TRANSLATIONAL- $345,000 (MOVING SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES FROM CONCEPT TO REAL WORLD IMPLEMENTATION), TREATMENT/INTERVENTION - $1.7 MILLION, AUTISM GENOME PROJECT - $440,000(USE OF "GENE-CHIP" TECHNOLOGIES TO SCAN THE GENOME FOR GENETIC MARKERS), AUTISM TREATMENT NETWORK - $2.2 MILLION (NOW A NETWORK OF 17 MEDICAL CENTERS WORKING TOGETHER TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND ESTABLISH STANDARDS OF CARE), INTERACTIVE AUTISM NETWORK - $350,000(AN ONLINE AUTISM DATABASE WHICH REGISTERS INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES WITH AUTISM AND CONNECTS THEM WITH RESEARCHERS AND OTHERS THROUGHOUT THE AUTISM COMMUNITY), FELLOWSHIPS - $1.1 MILLION(GRANTS AWARDED TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG SCIENTISTS TO DEVOTE THEIR CAREERS TO AUTISM RESEARCH), TRAILBLAZER- $1.1 MILLION (INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT UNUSUAL EFFORTS HAVING THE POTENTIAL TO CHANGE THE WAY AUTISM IS UNDERSTOOD & TREATED), RISK FACTORS - $770,000(STUDIES FOCUSED ON POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL/GENETIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO AUTISM), SPECIAL TARGETED GRANTS $2.6 MILLION AND EPIDEMIOLOGY - $494,000. ADDITIONALLY, AS PROVIDED FUNDING OF $3.8 MILLION FOR CLINICAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING AUTISM GENETIC RESOURCE EXCHANGE (A COLLECTION OF GENETIC SAMPLES AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO BE USED BY AUTISM RESEARCHERS), AUTISM TISSUE PROGRAM (DEDICATED TO INCREASING AND ENHANCING THE AVAILABILITY OF POST-MORTEM BRAIN TISSUE), AND AUTISM TREATMENT NETWORK.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 10,238,115 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 748,090 )
A CORNERSTONE OF AS'S MISSION IS TO BRING AUTISM INTO THE INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT. ENORMOUS STRIDES IN SHEDDING LIGHT ON THIS DISORDER WERE ACHIEVED THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEANS INCLUDING A HIGH-PROFILE AD COUNCIL CAMPAIGN, AUTISMSPEAKS.ORG (OUR PREMIER WEBSITE), EXTENSIVE MEDIA APPEARANCES, RETAIL PARTNERSHIPS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND OUR WALK NOW FOR AUTISM PROGRAM, ALL OF WHICH SERVED TO BOLSTER AWARENESS DRAMATICALLY. IN 2011, AUTISM SPEAKS WAS ONCE AGAIN NAMED ONE OF "AMERICA'S GREATEST BRANDS" BY
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,477,702 including grants of $ 1,462,776 ) (Revenue $   )
FAMILY SERVICES IS DEDICATED TO CONNECTING FAMILIES TO RESOURCES AND EMPOWERING THEM SO THEY MAY MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS THAT WILL IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR THOSE WITH AUTISM. AS AWARDS COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS TO FUND TRAINING & EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, RECREATION (INCLUDING THE BAKER SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM) AND COLLEGE EXPERIENCES, AND TO ENHANCE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY. SUCH GRANTS TOTALED $1,383,726 IN 2011. ALSO, AS PROVIDED $79,050 TO FAMILIES WITH AN AUTISM DEPENDENT WHO ARE
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,364,856 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Government Relations Autism Speaks' focus is to maximize support and funding at Autism Speaks' focus is to maximize support and funding at Autism Speaks' focus is to maximize support and funding at Autism Speaks' focus is to maximize support and funding at Autism Speaks' focus is to maximize support and funding at Autism Speaks' focus is to maximize support and funding at
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 2,364,856 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 41,134,234
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part I....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III ....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
Yes
 
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
215
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
3
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
257
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCA
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
28
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
27
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , CT , DE , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , MT , NE , NV , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , UT , VA , WV , WI , WA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
THE ORGANIZATION
1 EAST 33RD ST 4TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10016
(212) 252-8584
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) ROBERT WRIGHT
 
CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR
 20.00 X   X       0 0 0
(2) SUZANNE WRIGHT
 
VICE CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR
 40.00 X   X       0 0 0
(3) CURTIS ARLEDGE
 
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(4) SALLIE BERNARD
 
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(5) JAMES BRODER
 
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(6) PHILIP H GEIER JR
 
DIRECTOR
 4.00 X           0 0 0
(7) T MICHAEL GLENN
 
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(8) GARY W GOLDSTEIN MD
 
SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR/DIRECTOR
 4.00 X           0 0 0
(9) ADRIAN M JONES
 
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(10) TIM JONES
 
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(11) MEL KARMAZIN
 
DIRECTOR
 4.00 X           0 0 0
(12) BRIAN KELLY
 
DIRECTOR
 4.00 X           0 0 0
(13) ARTIE KEMPNER
 
DIRECTOR
 4.00 X           0 0 0
(14) MARK LANEVE
 
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(15) BILLY MANN
 
DIRECTOR
 2 X                
(16) BERNARD MARCUS
 
DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIRMAN
 4 X   X            
(17) SHAWN MATTHEWS
 
DIRECTOR
 2 X                
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Form 990 (2011)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) GARY S MAYERSON
 
DIRECTOR
 4 X                
(19) KEVIN MURRAY
 
DIRECTOR
 4 X                
(20) ALISON NIEDERAUER
 
DIRECTOR
 2 X                
(21) HERBERT PARDES MD
 
DIRECTOR (see note schedule O)
 0 X                
(22) ANDREW ROBERTSON
 
DIRECTOR
 2 X                
(23) HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE
 
DIRECTOR
 2 X                
(24) CHUCK SAFTLER
 
DIRECTOR
 2 X                
(25) JACK SCHNEIDER
 
DIRECTOR (see note schedule O)
 1 X                










1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,392,410 45,000 567,998
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet30
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
IKON HOLDINGS
1101 30TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20007 		GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 457,500
GENERAL HOSPITAL CORP
101 HUNTINGTON ST
BOSTON,MA02199 		PROJECT MANAGEMENT (RESEARCH) 445,000
THE EMMES GROUP
401 N WASHINGTON ST
ROCKVILLE,MD20850 		PROJECT MANAGEMENT (RESEARCH) 323,287
RUBENSTEIN COMM
1345 AVE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK,NY10105 		PUBLIC RELATIONS 322,978
MANATT PHELPS & PHILLIPS LLP
11355 WEST OLYMPIC BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA90064 		LEGAL 294,936
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet12
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Form 990 (2011)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 1,566,043
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 4,588,335
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,972,489
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		47,340,104
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 1,058,174
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 55,466,971
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet  
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 5,689      
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,732,319  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 1,734,866  
c Gain or (loss) -2,547  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -2,547 -2,547    
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 4,588,335
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 1,233,507
b Less: direct expenses ...b 1,232,900
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 607   607
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 23,339
b Less: direct expenses ...b 6,584
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 16,755 16,755    
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 55,487,475 19,897   607
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 15,092,166 15,092,166
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 79,050 79,050
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 2,570,923 2,570,923
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,154,665 2,021,000 323,723 809,942
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0 0 0 0
7 Other salaries and wages 12,459,463 7,396,057 775,650 4,287,756
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 543,980 331,656 24,667 187,657
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,616,642 928,455 125,419 562,768
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,175,374 695,935 82,599 396,840
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 1,603,083 1,242,112 4,141 356,830
b Legal ......... 276,461 125,576 52,850 98,035
c Accounting ........... 117,500 23,500 70,500 23,500
d Lobbying ........... 867,740 867,740 0 0
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other ..........        
12 Advertising and promotion .... 2,062,854 1,745,095 915 316,844
13 Office expenses ....... 2,936,654 1,418,379 115,475 1,402,800
14 Information technology ...... 2,213,496 1,055,123 382,429 775,944
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 1,264,169 591,599 166,641 505,929
17 Travel ............ 1,632,842 1,230,293 20,073 382,476
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 623,603 591,330 1,801 30,472
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 317,196 142,739 63,439 111,018
23 Insurance .............. 112,760 50,742 22,552 39,466
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a Premiums 651,204 312,628 1,003 337,573
b Credit cards fee, bank charges 656,405 20,076 25,121 611,208
c Biomaterials, product sales 581,266 341,752 0 239,514
d Printing & publications 1,255,770 686,368 15,057 554,345
e
f All other expenses 2,846,145 1,573,940 72,392 1,199,813
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 56,711,411 41,134,234 2,346,447 13,230,730
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 13,431,591 6,396,861 0 7,034,730
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 1,303,440 1 3,888,639
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 10,819,896 2 13,602,283
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 4,712,413 3 2,403,999
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 685,380 4 1,513,920
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 360,341 9 282,301
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,332,965
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 630,701 703,353 10c 702,264
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 60,841 11 10,825
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 446,886 15 301,762
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 19,092,550 16 22,705,993
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 3,459,747 17 3,673,441
18 Grants payable .......... 3,162,874 18 7,398,311
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19 400,000
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.....   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 6,622,621 26 11,471,752
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 1,432,098 27 2,228,047
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 11,037,831 28 9,006,194
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 12,469,929 33 11,234,241
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 19,092,550 34 22,705,993
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
55,487,475
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
56,711,411
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
-1,223,936
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
12,469,929
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-11,752
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
11,234,241
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Additional Data


Software ID: 11000175
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
 
Employer identification number

20-2329938
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 40,245,397 62,121,100 47,924,467 52,597,109 57,775,385 260,663,458
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 40,245,397 62,121,100 47,924,467 52,597,109 57,775,385 260,663,458
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           9,379,023
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           251,284,435
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 40,245,397 62,121,100 47,924,467 52,597,109 57,775,385 260,663,458
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 855,072 413,435 51,738 12,171 5,689 1,338,105
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           262,001,563
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
95.910 %
15
15
91.090 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           0
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
0 %
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
 
Employer identification number

20-2329938
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
  		Employer identification number

20-2329938
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
  		Employer identification number

20-2329938
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
  		Employer identification number

20-2329938
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
 
Employer identification number

20-2329938
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
Yes
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
Yes
 
185,150
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
Yes
 
93,475
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
Yes
 
867,740
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
257,852
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
Yes
 
72,698
i
Other activities? ..........................
Yes
 
887,941
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
2,364,856
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, Part II-A; line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Pt II-B Line 1i   Includes direct salaries and benefits for the Government Relations staff not apportioned to the above categories. Also includes office expenses, such as telephones and office supplies.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
 
Employer identification number

20-2329938
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....        
b Contributions ........        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ...        
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		       
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ......        
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   496,865 104,715 392,150
d Equipment ................   429,232 213,186 216,046
e Other .................   406,868 312,800 94,068
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 702,264
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 55,487,475
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 56,711,411
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -1,223,936
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -11,752
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 455,417
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 443,665
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -780,271
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 60,076,905
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -11,752
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 722,080
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 3,879,102
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 4,589,430
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 55,487,475
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 55,487,475
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 60,857,176
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 722,080
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 3,423,685
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 4,145,765
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 56,711,411
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 56,711,411
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Pt XI Line 8   International Affiliate - (Surplus $445,301) Domestic Affiliate - (Surplus $10,116)
Pt XII Line 2d   Direct expenses of special events $1,232,900. Direct expenses of gaming $6,584. International Affiliate - (Revenue $2,639,445) Domestic Affiliate - (Revenue $174)
Pt XIII Line 2d   Direct expenses of special events $1,232,900. Direct expenses of gaming $6,584.
Pt XIII Line 2d   International Affiliate - (Expenses $2,194,144) Domestic Affiliate - (Expense credit $9,942)
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Additional Data


Software ID: 11000175
Software Version:  




SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
 
Employer identification number

20-2329938
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ..............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other
assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
North America 0 0 grants to recipients autism research 597,506
Europe 0 0 grants to recipients autism research 1,694,436
East Asia and Pacific 0 0 grants to recipients autism research 52,587
Middle East 0 0 grants to recipients autismresearch 106,442
South Asia 0 0 grants to recipients autism research 59,952
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 grants to recipients autism research 60,000
Europe 0 1 consulting services autism research 118,739
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 1 2,689,662
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 1 2,689,662
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
North America autism research 60,000 check      
North America autism research 28,000 check      
North America autism research 149,661 check      
North America autism research 59,845 check      
North America autism research 300,000 check      
East Asia and Pacific autism research 52,587 check      
Europe autism research 149,600 check      
Europe autism research 37,400 check      
Europe autism research 37,115 check      
Europe autism research 38,335 check      
Europe autism research 37,928 check      
Europe autism research 38,335 check      
Europe autism research 756,601 check      
Europe autism research 110,630 check      
Europe autism research 100,000 check      
Europe autism research 149,993 check      
Europe autism research 200,000 check      
Europe autism research 37,500 check      
Middle East autism research 106,442 check      
South Asia autism research 59,952 check      
Sub-Saharan Africa autism research 60,000 check      
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
21
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Page 4
Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Page 5
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Pt I Line 2   See schedule I, Part IV for description of grantmaking process. Additionally, for all grants both domestic and international, the grantee must submit progress reports indicating progress toward pre-established criteria and an accounting of spending. Future payments are dependent upon Autism Speaks' review of those reports to substantiate satisfactory progress.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
 
Employer identification number

20-2329938
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

Chef's Gala
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Winged Foot
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

14
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 1,245,322 976,128 3,600,392 5,821,842
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		996,258 523,813 3,068,264 4,588,335
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		249,064 452,315 532,128 1,233,507
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 40,702 286,912 92,082 419,696
7 Food and beverages . . 250,727 36,867 457,945 745,539
8 Entertainment . . . 10,476 365 27,137 37,978
9 Other direct expenses . 6,316 1,285 22,086 29,687
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 1,232,900
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow 607
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .     23,339 23,339
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .     5,275 5,275
3 Non-cash prizes . . .     1,309 1,309
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow 6,584
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow 16,755
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities: PA , IL , MA
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
100.000 %
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
THE ORGANIZATION
Address right arrow
1 EAST33RD STREET 4TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10016
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
THOMAS HETZEL
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
Recordkeeping
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data


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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
 
Employer identification number
20-2329938
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINEONE BAYLOR PLACE
HOUSTON,TX77030 		74-1613878 501(C)(3) 113,000       autism research
(2) HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL50 STAMFORD ST STE 1001
BOSTON,MA02114 		04-2103580 501 (c) (3) 100,000       autism research
(3) CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON,MA02115 		04-2774441 501 (C) (3) 260,958       autism research
(4) CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CENTER3333 BURNET AVE
CINCINNATI,OH45229 		31-0833936 501 (c) (3) 140,000       autism research
(5) CALIFORNIA INST OF TECH1200 ECALIFORNIA BLVD
PASADENA,CA91125 		95-1643307 501 (c) (3) 150,000       autism research
(6) ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE1300 MORRIS PARK AVE
BRONX,NY10461 		13-1624225 501(c)(3) 148,000       autism research
(7) UNIV OF ROCHMEDICAL CENTERPO BOX 270441
ROCHESTER,NY14627 		16-0743209 501 (c) (3) 140,000       autism research
(8) UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA104 AIRPORT DRIVE CB1
CHAPEL HILL,NC27599 		56-6001393 501 (c) (3) 976,534       autism research
(9) UNIV OF CALIF UCLA10920 WILSHIRE BLVD STE500
LOS ANGELES,CA90024 		95-6006143 501 (c) (3) 1,192,381       autism research
(10) MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON,MA02114 		04-2697983 501(C)(3) 713,797       autism research
(11) UNIV OF CALIF SAN DIEGO9500 GILMAN DRIVE
LA JOLLA,CA92093 		95-6006144 501 (c) (3) 30,000       autism research
(12) YALE UNIVERSITYPO BOX 280328
NEW HAVEN,CT06520 		06-0646973 501 (c) (3) 253,781       autism research
(13) UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON1100 NE 45TH ST STE 300
SEATTLE,WA98105 		91-6001537 115 419,656       autism research
(14) KAISER PERMANENTE RESEARCH DIVISION1800 HARRISON ST 16TH FL
OAKLAND,CA94612 		94-1105628 501 (c) (3) 149,999       autism research
(15) JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY1101 E 33RD ST D200
BALTIMORE,MD21218 		52-0595110 501 (c) (3) 297,999       autism research
(16) UNIV OF CALIF SAN FRANCISCO1855 FOLSOM ST STE 425
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103 		94-6036493 501(c)(3) 287,809       autism research
(17) UNIVOF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA121 UNIVERSITY HALL
COLUMBIA,MO65211 		43-6003859 115 139,996       autism research
(18) UNIV OF CALIF DAVISONE SHIELDS AVE
DAVIS,CA95616 		94-6036494 501 (c) (3) 1,179,372       autism research
(19) UNIV OF MEDICINE & DENTISTRY-NJ335 GEORGE STPO BOX 2685
NEW BRUNSWICK,NJ08903 		22-1775306 115 93,500       autism research
(20) UNIVERSITY OF UTAH300 NORTH 1900 EAST
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84132 		87-6000525 501 (c) (3) 150,000       autism research
(21) STANFORD UNIVERSITY3145 PORTER DRIVE
PALO ALTO,CA94304 		94-1156365 501(c)(3) 499,550       autism research
(22) VANDERBILT UNIVERSITYVU BOX 356310 STATION B
NASHVILLE,TN37235 		62-0476822 501 (c) (3) 347,369       autism research
(23) BOSTON UNIVERSITY881 COMMONWEALTH AVE 4TH
BOSTON,MA02215 		04-2103547 501(C)(3) 156,500       autism research
(24) UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA3451 WALNUT ST
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		23-1352685 501 (c) (3) 75,000       autism research
(25) DUKE UNIVERSITYDUKE UNIVERSITY
DURHAM,NC27708 		56-0532129 501(c)(3) 237,793       autism research
(26) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO24 UCB
BOULDER,CO80309 		84-6000555 501(c)(3) 413,940       autism research
(27) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGHOFFICE OF FINANCIAL INFO
PITTSBURGH,PA15260 		25-0965591 501(c)(3) 291,985       autism research
(28) COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY615 W 131ST ST
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-5598093 501(c)(3) 97,160       autism research
(29) OREGON HEALTHSCIENCES UNIV3181 SW SAM JACKSON RD
PORTLAND,OR97239 		93-1176109 115 140,000       autism research
(30) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS506 S WRIGHT ST
URBANA,IL61801 		37-6000511 115 89,132       autism research
(31) NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSDEPT L-1656
COLUMBUS,OH43260 		01-0782751 501(c)(3) 218,113       autism research
(32) CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INST111 MICHIGAN AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20010 		52-1654453 115 150,000       autism research
(33) DREXEL UNIVERSITY3201 ARCH ST
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		23-1352630 501(c)(3) 683,349       autism research
(34) SUNY MEDICAL CENTER35 STATE ST
ALBANY,NY12201 		14-1368361 501(c)(3) 28,000       autism research
(35) UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA914 EMMET STPO BOX400127
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903 		54-6001796 501(c)(3) 85,000       autism research
(36) UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS1 CHILDRENS WAY
LITTLE ROCK,AR72202 		71-0236857 501(c)(3) 140,000       autism research
(37) UNIV OF TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER5323 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS,TX75390 		75-6002868 115 88,000       autism research
(38) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN3014 THOMPSON ST
ANN ARBOR,MI48109 		38-6006309 501(c)(3) 155,500       autism research
(39) KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE707 BROADWAY
BALTIMORE,MD21205 		52-1524967 501 (C) (3) 695,616       autism research
(40) BRUDNICK INSTITUTE55 LAKE AVENUE NORTH
WORCESTER,MA01655 		04-3167352 501 (c) (3) 60,000       autism research
(41) BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON,MA02215 		04-2103881 501 (c) (3) 89,545       autism research
(42) UNIV OF NEBRASKA OMAHA6001 DODGE STREET
OMAHA,NE68182 		47-0049123 501 (c) (3) 28,000       autism research
(43) BGI AMERICAS CORPONE BROADWAY 4TH FL
CAMBRIDGE,MA02142 		27-2445508   125,000       autism research
(44) CHILD'S HOSP'L LOS ANGELES4650 SUNSET BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA90029 		95-1690977 501 (c) (3) 140,000       autism research
(45) CHILD'S HOSP'L OF PHIL3615 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		23-1352166 501 (c) (3) 140,000       autism research
(46) CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY10900 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND,OH44106 		34-1018992 501 (c) (3) 147,806       autism research
(47) FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY97 S WOODWARD AVE
TALLAHASSE,FL32306 		59-3211153 115 56,874       autism research
(48) FEINSTEIN INST MED RESEARCH5 DAKOTA DR STE 307
LAKE SUCCESS,NY11042 		11-2673595 501 (c) (3) 93,500       autism research
(49) EMORY UNIVERSITY1599 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA,GA30322 		58-0566256 501 (c) (3) 309,852       autism research
(50) INDIANA UNIVERSITY400 E 7TH STREET
BLOOMINGTON,IN47405 		35-6001673 501 (c) (3) 99,993       autism research
(51) SIMONS FOUNDATION101 5TH AVE
NYC,NY10003 		13-3794889 501 (c) (3) 337,779       autism research
(52) MASS INST OF TECHNOLOGY77 MASSACHUSETTES AVE
CAMBRIDGE,MA02139 		04-2103594 501 (c) (3) 48,000       autism research
(53) UNIV SOCAROLINA - MEDICAL135 RUTLEDGE AVE
CHARLESTON,SC29425 		57-6001153 501 (c) (3) 275,000       autism research
(54) MICHIGAN STATE UNIV301 ADMIN BLDG
EAST LANSING,MI48824 		38-6005984 501 (c) (3) 84,249       autism research
(55) UNIV OF CONNECTICUT263 FARMINGTON AVE
FARMINGTON,CT06030 		06-0772160 501 (c) (3) 161,960       autism research
(56) UNIV OF KANSAS2385 IRVING HALL
LAWRENCE,KS66045 		48-1124839 501 (c) (3) 60,000       autism research
(57) UNIV OF MASSACHUSETTS100 MORRISSEY AVE
BOSTON,MA02125 		04-3167352 115 28,000       autism research
(58) UNIV OF SOUTHERN CALIF500 S FIGUEROA ST
LOS ANGELES,CA90033 		95-1642394 501 (c) (3) 202,978       autism research
(59) UNIV OF WISCONSIN750 UNIVERSITY AVE
MADISON,WI53705 		39-6006492 170 (c) (1) 237,938       autism research
(60) WEIL MEDCOLLEGE (CORNELL)575 LEXINGTON AVE
NEW YORK,NY10022 		15-0532082 501 (c) (3) 102,500       autism research
(61) NAT'L INST OF HEALTH6705 ROCKLEDGE DR
BETHESDA,MD20817 		52-0858115   85,000       autism research
(62) UNIV CENTERS ON DISABILITIES1010 WAYNE AVE
SILVER SPRINGS,MD20910 		23-7189098 501 (c) (3) 100,000       autism research
(63) SCRIPPS RESEARCH INST10550 NORTH TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA,CA92037 		33-0435954 501 (c) (3) 28,000       autism research
(64) INSTRESRCH DISABILITIES1050 FOREST HILL ROAD
STATEN ISLAND,NY10314 		14-6013200   149,986       autismresearch
(65) NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN654 WEST 170 ST
NEW YORK,NY10032 		13-3160356 501 (c) (3) 150,000       family services
(66) NASSAUSUFFOLK SERV80 HAUPPAUGE RD
COMMACK,NY11725 		11-2669753 501 (c) (3) 50,000       family services
(67) DISABILITY LAW SVCS3330 ARTIC BLVD
ANKORAGE,AL99503 		92-0063532 501 (c) (3) 25,000       family services
(68) ABILIS50 GLENVILLE ST
GREENWICH,CT06831 		06-6009327 501 (c) (3) 25,000       family services
(69) INSPIRE SCHOOL77 DYLAN RD
BRATTLEBORO,VT05301 		26-1377701 501 (c) (3) 25,000       family services
(70) ROYSTON CHURCH CONNECTIONS767 CHURCH ST
ROYSTON,GA30662 		55-0906902   23,750       family services
(71) GRAND VALLEY UNIV1 CAMPUS DR
ALLENDALE,MI49401 		38-1684280 501 (c) (3) 24,200       family services
(72) CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSP2401 GILHAM RD
KANSAS CITY,MO64114 		46-0605373 501(c) (3) 8,600       family services
(73) EASTERN PANHANDLE297 EUCLID ST
CHARLES TOWN,WV25414 		27-2808708 501 (c) (3) 17,960       family services
(74) VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIV730 E BROAD ST
RICHMOND,VA23284 		54-6001758 501 (c) (3) 150,000       family services
(75) AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINN2380 WYCLIFF STREET
ST PAUL,MN55033 		41-1718029 501 (c) (3) 25,000       family services
(76) AUTISTIC GLOBAL INITIATIVE4182 ADAMS AVE
SAN DIEGO,CA92116 		95-2548452 501 (c) (3) 75,000       family services
(77) COLORADO ST UNIV410 UNIV SERV CNTR
FORT COLLINS,CO80523 		23-7098397 501 (c) (3) 25,000       family services
(78) DOTWELL1452 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER,MA02122 		04-3433538 501 (c) (3) 25,000       family services
(79) KID TEEN FULLPOWER215 BAYONA DR
SANTA CRUZ,CA95060 		77-0226712 501 (c) (3) 25,000       family services
(80) CENTER CHILD HEALTH3901 RAINBOW DR
KANSAS CITY,KS66160 		48-1108830 501 (c) (3) 24,514       family services
(81) INTREPID SEAAIR MUS46TH 12TH AVE
NEW YORK,NY10036 		13-3062419 501 (c) (3) 10,000       family services
(82) MUNROE MEYER INST985100 NEBRASKA CNTR
OMAHA,NE68198 		47-0049123 501 (c) (6) 22,218       family services
(83) NY TRANSIT MUSEUM130 LIVINGSTON ST
BROOKLYN,NY11201 		11-3299408 501 (c) (3) 25,000       family services
(84) DRUG ACTION CENTER247 MCLAWS CIRCLE
WILLIAMSBURG,VA27545 		54-0891035 501 (c) (3) 23,078       family services
(85) SPECTRUM RESOURCES1207 RIVERBIRCH DR
KNIGHTSDALE,NC27545 		26-1247620   16,251       family services
(86) BASICS THERAPY4703 7TH ST NE
WASHINGTON,DC20017 		27-3049330   19,640       family services
(87) SO NORFOLK ARC789 CLAPBOARDTREE ST
WESTWOOD,MA02090 		04-2349499 501 (c) (3) 17,100       family services
(88) DEVL EDU ASSIST PROG2200 BOX ELDEN
MILES CITY,MI59301 		81-0365511 501 (c) (3) 22,100       family services
(89) WESTERN PSYCH CLINIC3811 OHARA ST
PITTSBURGH,PA15213 		25-0965480 501 (c) (3) 25,000       family services
(90) PASO DEL NORTE1101 E SCHUSTER AVE
EL PASO,TX79902 		74-1312313 501 (c) (3) 25,000       family services
(91) VIRGINIA TECH CLINIC1880 PRATT DR
BLACKSBURG,VA24060 		54-6001805 501 (c) (3) 20,400       family services
(92) UNIV OF MASS (SHRIVER CENTER)55 LAKE AVE N
WORSHESTER,MA01655 		04-3167352 115 24,795       family services
(93) AUTISM PROJECT1516 ATWOOD AVE
JOHNSTON,RI02919 		05-0512037 501 (c) (3) 22,101       family services
(94) UNIV OF HOUSTON2700 BAY AREA BLVD
HOUSTON,TX77058 		74-6001399 501 (c) (3) 24,280       family services
(95) KANSAS RESEARCH INST3901 RAINBOW BLVD
KANSAS CITY,KS66160 		48-1108830 501 (c) (3) 17,427       family services
(96) ABILITY FIRST130 EAST GREEN ST
PASADENA,CA91106 		95-1690983 501 (c) (3) 10,000       summer camp
(97) CENTER FOR DEVEL KIDS200 E DELMAR BLVD
PASADENA,CA91105 		95-4749697   8,000       summer camp
(98) CAMP PAQUATUCK2 CHET SWEZEY RD
CENTER MORICHES,NY11934 		11-6025896 501 (c) (3) 6,000       summer camp
(99) PEDIATRIC THERAPY1815 W 213TH ST
TORRANCE,CA90501 		33-0706273 501 (c) (3) 12,000       summer camp
(100) RIVERSIDE MEDICAL FOUNDPO BOX 2605
RIVERSIDE,CA92516 		33-0099694 501 (c) (3) 8,000       summer camp
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
85
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
15
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2011

Schedule I (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) Housing 47 35,520      
(2) Utilities 57 16,039      
(3) Car repair/payments 11 4,381      
(4) Funerals 7 6,060      
(5) Home repair 3 1,550      
(6) Hurricane/Tornado relief 57 15,500      



Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Pt I Line 2   Research grants are peer-reviewed by two core groups of highly esteemed scientists and
Pt I Line 2   clinicians know as the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and the Treatment Advisory Board (TAB).
Pt I Line 2   For any given peer review meeting, SAB and TAB coverage is augmented by additional leaders in the
Pt I Line 2   field in order to ensure that each proposal is thoroughly and carefully reviewed.
Pt I Line 2   In order to maintain fairness, all conflicts of interest on the part of panel
Pt I Line 2   members must be revealed prior to the review meeting that is held to
    evaluate and discuss all proposals. Conflicts of interest include, but are not
    limited to, employment at the same sponsoring institution and collaboration
    on recent or current research projects. More serious conflicts of interest, such as
    participation in the research itself, preclude participation in the meeting.
    All scientific evaluations of proposals for funding are thus conducted
    in the absence of reviewers who have a conflict of interest. The peer
    review panels are responsible for discussing and evaluating the scientific
    quality and merit of grant applications submitted to AS. The panel receives extensive
    instructions and uses standard guidelines for scoring grant applications. Recommendations
    of the peer review panel are then reviewed by the AS Scientific Review Panel (SRP),
    a group of highly distinguished scientific and medical experts who consider the
    research mission of AS and make recommendations on relevance and innovation as
    well as scientific merit and the overall research portfolio of AS. The SRP's
    recommendations are forwarded to the AS Board of Directors for determination of
    final funding decisions based on scientific merit, relevance and priority, and budgetary considerations.
    Most grants are funded over time and any payment (after initial funding) is
    depended on the grantee submitting progress reports, including a detailed
    accounting of expenses, and AS review of those reports to substantiate
    satisfactory progress.
    Family service community grants are reviewed by the Family Services Committee, the
    members of which are leading medical professionals and individuals with a strong
    association with autism. Similar to research grants, the AS Board of Directors
    determines which proposals to fund taking into considerations the
    recommendations of the Family Services Committee. Members of the Family Services
    staff determine the recipients of stipends awarded under the Autism Cares program. In 2011
    a total of $79,050 was awarded to 182 families affected by autism to cover critical needs or
    to deal with the aftermath of natural disasters.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
 
Employer identification number

20-2329938
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
Yes
 
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
Yes
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) MARK ROITHMAYR
  		(i)
(ii)		 346,958
  		50,000
  		690
  		22,050
  		36,653
  		456,351
  		 
 
(2) PETER BELL
  		(i)
(ii)		 221,563
  		 
  		450
  		20,651
  		29,337
  		272,001
  		 
 
(3) GERI DAWSON
  		(i)
(ii)		 402,839
  		40,000
  		1,980
  		14,700
  		26,363
  		485,882
  		 
 
(4) THOMAS G HETZEL
  		(i)
(ii)		 145,866
  		 
  		934
  		14,113
  		30,893
  		191,806
  		 
 
(5) PATRICK J KEMP
  		(i)
(ii)		 193,269
  		 
  		1,202
  		7,961
  		18,117
  		220,549
  		 
 
(6) ANITA MILLER SOSTEK
  		(i)
(ii)		 209,705
  		 
  		1,148
  		8,479
  		5,920
  		225,252
  		 
 
(7) CLARA LAJONCHERE
  		(i)
(ii)		 188,492
  		 
  		272
  		13,130
  		10,312
  		212,206
  		 
 
(8) RICHARD BROWN
  		(i)
(ii)		 175,674
  		 
  		1,109
  		10,819
  		19,245
  		206,847
  		 
 
(9) ANDY SHIH
  		(i)
(ii)		 165,837
  		 
  		551
  		15,479
  		26,691
  		208,558
  		 
 
(10) MARC SIRKIN
  		(i)
(ii)		 158,840
  		 
  		239
  		6,614
  		31,855
  		197,548
  		 
 
(11) SHERRA PIERRE-MARCH
  		(i)
(ii)		 155,562
  		 
  		148
  		 
  		23,308
  		179,018
  		 
 
(12) CATHY KANEFSKY
  		(i)
(ii)		 146,278
  		 
  		262
  		6,000
  		11,455
  		163,995
  		 
 
(13) JENNIFER BIZUB
  		(i)
(ii)		 143,612
  		 
  		422
  		8,875
  		26,745
  		179,654
  		 
 
(14) KAI MACMAHON
  		(i)
(ii)		 146,390
  		 
  		191
  		4,984
  		15,213
  		166,778
  		 
 
(15) LORRI UNUMB
  		(i)
(ii)		 136,908
  		 
  		195
  		5,963
  		20,716
  		163,782
  		 
 
(16) WILLIAM SHEA
  		(i)
(ii)		 135,488
  		 
  		409
  		6,874
  		9,642
  		152,413
  		 
 
(17) STUART SPIELMAN (i)
(ii)		 131,329
  		 
  		1,220
  		8,322
  		26,287
  		167,158
  		 
 
(18) JAMITHA FIELDS (i)
(ii)		 131,218
  		 
  		160
  		8,087
  		16,145
  		155,610
  		 
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Pt I Line 8   Autism Speaks entered into employment agreements with two officers. The first agreement expired on June 30, 2010 and that employee is now an employee-at-will. The second was renewed for a term of ten years expiring on December 31, 2020. Both agreements were originally entered into prior to the officers beginning employment with Autism Speaks and both agreements include in-part fixed compensation.
Pt I Line 3   The Executive Committee of the Board reviews CEO compensation of several national non-profits of like size when determining appropriate compensation for Autism Speaks' President and other senior executives.
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Schedule L
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
 
Employer identification number

20-2329938
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) ANDREW ROBERTSON DIRECTOR 875,176 payments to The Advertising Council   No
(2) CRAIG SNYDER FORMER DIRECTOR 457,500 payments to lobbying firm   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
 
Employer identification number

20-2329938
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 25 1,058,174  
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Pt I Line 32b Form 990 The organization uses an investment firm to sell stock contributions.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
 
Employer identification number

20-2329938
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Pt VI, Line 2   Robert and Suzanne Wright are husband and wife.
Pt VI, Line 11a   FORM 990 is prepared by Autism Speaks' accounting staff. The form
Pt VI, Line 11a   is reviewed by Autism Speaks' outside audit firm and legal counsel.
Pt VI, Line 11a   FORM 990 is presented to and reviewed by Autism Speaks'
Pt VI, Line 11a   Audit Committee, then the Executive Committee of the Board of
Pt VI, Line 11a   Directors.
Pt VI, Line 12c   The conflicts of interest policy is reviewed annually at a
Pt VI, Line 12c   Board meeting with key executives present. Board members, key
Pt VI, Line 12c   executives and all staff are required to review and sign
Pt VI, Line 12c   the policy on an annual basis and to disclose any business
Pt VI, Line 12c   entity to which they or their spouse have an interest and which provided
Pt VI, Line 12c   services to Autism Speaks or to which Autism Speaks provided
Pt VI, Line 12c   grants or services. Also, required to be listed is any entity, whether
Pt VI, Line 12c   business, institution, or non-profit organization, with which they
Pt VI, Line 12c   are currently affiliated with in any working capacity.
Pt VI, Line 12c   The Autism Speaks staff review each grant awarded for potential
Pt VI, Line 12c   conflicts of interest and every business entity reported by Board
Pt VI, Line 12c   members or staff with which a working relationship outside
Pt VI, Line 12c   of Autism Speaks exists is investigated for a potential conflict of interest.
Pt VI, Line 12c   Autism Speaks may impose sanctions on a covered person for
Pt VI, Line 12c   non-compliance including termination.
Pt VI, Line 15   The Executive Committee of the Board reviews CEO compensation of several national
Pt VI, Line 15   non-profits of like size when determining appropriate compensation
Pt VI, Line 15   for Autism Speaks' President and other senior executives.
Pt VI, Line 15   Additionally, Autism Speaks has in place a formal compensation structure
Pt VI, Line 15   based on market data of similar-sized organization, which
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d   GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 2364856. 0. 0.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24f   SPONSORSHIPS 297668. 192903. 8930. 95835. SITE, LICENSING & FILING FEES 193280. 89779. 15273. 88228. CATERING 582798. 368830. 0. 213968. MISCELLANEOUS 1498960. 774015. 45505. 679440. PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO 273439. 148413. 2684. 122342.
Pt VI, Line 15   determines a salary range by job. Autism Speaks' aims to pay
Pt VI, Line 15   individuals at competitive market data.
Pt VI, Line 19   Autism Speaks' audited financial statements and FORM 990 are available
Pt VI, Line 19   on its website - autismspeaks.org - and are available upon request.
Pt VI, Line 19   Autism Speaks' FORM 1023, conflicts of interest policy and by-laws
Pt VI, Line 19   are available upon request.
Pt VII, Col (E)   PART VII, SECTION A. Mr. Roithmayr resigned as President in June 2012.
Pt VII, Col (E)   Elizabeth N. Feld was named President in June 2012.
Pt VII, Col (E)   PART VII, SECTION A. Dr. Herbert Pardes, joined the Board in 2012.
Pt VII, Col (E)   Mr.Schneider's term expired in 2011.
Pt XI   Unrealized loss on investments, based on market value as of December 31, 2011
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AUTISM SPEAKS INC
 
Employer identification number

20-2329938
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) ADVANCING FUTURES FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM INC

1 EAST 33RD STREET

NEW YORK,NY10016
26-4813657 		SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM DE 501 (c) (3) 7 AUTISM SPEAKS
 
Yes
 
(2) AUTISM SPEAKS CANADA

5401 EGLINTON AVENUE WEST STE 115
TORONTO    
CA
86-9420208 		Autism research, awareness & Family Services CA     AUTISM SPEAKS
 
Yes
 










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) ADVANCING FUTURES FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM (AFAA)

 1p 227 actual expenses
(2) (NOTE PAYMENT OF AFAA EXPENSES IS MADE VIA AUTISM SPEAKS AND

      
(3) AFAA REIMBURSES AUTISM SPEAKS IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL

      
(4) TO SAID PAYMENTS)

      
(5) AUTISM SPEAKS CANADA (NOTE AUTISM SPEAKS US TRANSFERRED TO

 1c 279,376 actual expenses
(6) AUTISM SPEAKS CANADA CERTAIN RESEARCH GRANT

      
(7) LIABILITIES WHICH WERE ASSUMED AND PAID FOR BY

      
(8) AUTISM SPEAKS CANADA)

      
(9) AUTISM SPEAKS CANADA (NOTE AUTISM SPEAKS US

 1b 165,533  
(10) ADMINISTERS AND FUNDS A PORTION OF AUTISM SPEAKS

      
(11) CANADA'S PAYROLL)

      
(12) AUTISM SPEAKS US SHARES A CUSTOMER DATABASE

 1m    
(13) ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS AND CERTAIN EMPLOYEES WITH

 1n    
(14) AUTISM SPEAKS CANADA (AND AFAA) THE SUM OF WHICH IS

      
(15) IS LESS THAN THE THRESHOLD REQUIRED (50000) FOR

      
(16) DISCLOSURE

      
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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