Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
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)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012, and ending 12-31-2012
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
OKLAHOMA FAMILY CENTER FOR AUTISM
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)2801 NW 154TH
  Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 EDMOND, OK73013
D Employer identification number

26-0807671
E Telephone number

F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.AUTISMOKLAHOMA.ORGJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)—Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . bullet $ 194,325
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 147,145
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2  
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4 460
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the Click to see attachment
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b 46,720
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d 46,720
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 194,325
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 79,697
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 5,825
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 1,593
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 91,500
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 178,615
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 15,710
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 197,504
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 213,214
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
231,179
22
215,000
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
 
25Total assets......................
231,179
25
215,000
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
33,675
26
1,786
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
197,504
27
213,214
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? OKLAHOMA FAMILY CENTER FOR AUTISM DOES BUSINESS AS AUTISMOKLAHOMA.ORG. AUTISMOKLAHOMA.ORG IS THE NAME USED FOR OUR WEBSITE, ALL PROGRAMS, AND MEDIA AND AWARENESS. OUR MISSION IS INVESTING TOGETHER TO GROW, LEARN, AND SERVE THE FAMILIES OF OKLAHOMA AFFECTED BY AUTISM. WE ARE A PARENT ORGANIZATION AND WANT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FAMILIES AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY AUTISM IN OUR STATE. OUR VISION IS TO BRING HOPE AND EMPOWERMENT AS WE HELP OKLAHOMA BECOME MORE AUTISM-FRIENDLY AND AWARE THERE ARE 3 WAYS IN WHICH WE ACCOMPLISH OUR VISION I. SUPPORTING FAMILIES WHO HAVE A LOVED ONE WITH AUTISM II. SUPPORTING PERSONS WHO HAVE AUTISM WITH UNIQUE AND CREATIVE MODEL PROGRAMS THAT MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS, THAT WE HOPE ARE REPLICATED BY OTHERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES III. AUTISM AWARENESS OUTREACH TO OUR STATE AND COMMUNITY 95% OF OUR PROGRAMS AND OPERATING EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED BY DONATIONS. OUR OVERHEAD COSTS ARE EXTREMELY LOW SINCE WE DO NOT OWN A
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 I. AUTISM AWARENESS OUTREACH TO OUR STATE AND COMMUNITY AUTISM AWARENESS IS A KEY GOAL FOR AUTISMOKLAHOMA. THE PIECEWALK IS OUR LARGEST AUTISM AWARENESS OUTREACH AND IS ACTUALLY A SERIES OF EVENTS THAT BEING IN SEPTEMBER AND LAST THROUGH MAY. THESE EVENTS PROVIDE A EDUCATION PLATFORM FOR MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO LEARN MORE AND BE MORE UNDERSTANDING TOWARDS PEOPLE WHO HAVE AUTISM. THIS YEAR'S PIECEWALK HAD RECORD ATTENDANCE OF 6500 PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED THE WALK AND ABOUT 585 RUNNERS. OUR RECORD SPONSORSHIPS TOTALED 20,000 AND IN TOTAL 135,000 WAS DONATED. THE PIECEWALK ALSO INCLUDED MORE AWARENESS EVENTS INCLUDING CHILI SUPPERS, RESTAURANT NIGHTS, BAKE SALES, AND OTHER EVENTS. IN ADDITION, THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED WITH US TO INCLUDE MORE EDUCATION ABOUT AUTISM IN THE SCHOOLS. FINALLY, OUR PIECEWALK WEBSITE WAS RE-DESIGNED TO COORDINATE WITH THE LOOK AND FEEL OF THE AUTISMOKLAHOMA SITE. IN ADDITION TO THE PIECEWALK, WE ALSO BEGAN UTILIZING SOCIAL MEDIA TO CONNECT WITH PARENTS AROUND OUR STATE. EACH ONE OF OUR PARENT GROUPS HAS A CLOSED GROUP FACEBOOK PAGE SO THAT PARENTS CAN COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER AND PROBLEM SOLVE IN A SECURE GROUP. IN ADDITION, OUR PRIMARY FACEBOOK PAGE "LIKES" GREW TO MORE THAN 2000 EACH ON BOTH AUTISMOKLAHOMA AND THE PIECEWALK PAGES. THIS STRATEGY IS HELPING US TO BUILD A CLOSER AND STRONGER COMMUNITY.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 126,798
29 II. SUPPORTING FAMILIES WHO HAVE A LOVED ONE WITH AUTISM AUTISMOKLAHOMA.ORG PROVIDES PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS IN 5 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS IN OKLAHOMA, INCLUDING EDMOND, YUKON, STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA CITY, AND STILLWATER. OUR GROUPS PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT, MENTORING, AND LOCAL AWARENESS. APPROXIMATELY 15-25 FAMILIES ATTEND EACH GROUP EVERY MONTH FOR AN ESTIMATED IMPACT OF 300-400 FAMILIES ANNUALLY. GROUPS PROVIDE CHILDCARE FOR YOUNGSTERS WITH AUTISM AND MAY INCLUDE REGULAR SOCIAL GROUPS. THIS YEAR WE PROVIDED STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR THE LEADERS OF OUR SUPPORT GROUPS. SELECTED LEADERS FROM EVERY GROUP (OR ABOUT 15 PERSONS) WERE ABLE TO ATTEND A LEADERSHIP SUMMIT WHICH ALSO INCLUDED THE OKLAHOMA STATEWIDE AUTISM CONFERENCE TO RECEIVE EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ABOUT AUTISM TO SHARE WITH OTHER PARENTS. IN ADDITION TO THE MONTHLY MEETINGS, AUTISMOKLAHOMA.ORG REGULARLY PUBLISHES E-NEWSLETTERS THAT ARE SENT TO 3500 FAMILIES AND SUPPORT PERSONS IN OUR STATE.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 6,075
30 III. SUPPORTING PERSONS WHO HAVE AUTISM WITH UNIQUE AND CREATIVE PROGRAMS THAT MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS AUTISMOKLAHOMA.ORG PROVIDES UNIQUE AND CREATIVE PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM INCLUDING SOCIAL GROUPS, SUMMER CAMPS AND INTEREST CLUBS. IN 2012, AUTISMOKLAHOMA.ORG PROVIDED UNIQUE AND CREATIVE PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM INCLUDING THREE DIFFERENT SUMMER CAMPS, AND 3 DIFFERENT SOCIAL GROUPS, AS WELL AS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL ART PROGRAM, CALLED BEE'S KNEES. IN 2012, WE PROVIDED A WEEK-LONG SUMMER CAMPS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE KIDS CALLED CAMP NOGGIN. FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WE OFFERED A 2-NIGHT AND 3-DAY CAMP AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA CALLED SUMMER ADVANCE: GET READY FOR COLLEGE. WE ALSO PROVIDED A 2-NIGHT TRIP FOR A GROUP OF YOUNG ADULTS TO ATTEND TOKYO IN TULSA, AN ANIME CONVENTION. FINALLY, WE OFFERED A BRAND NEW ART CAMP AND ART SHOW EXPERIENCE CALLED "THE BIG SWANKY ART CAMP/SHOW". OUR YEAR-ROUND SOCIAL GROUPS INCLUDE A GROUP CALLED TEEN2TEEN, FRIENDS (FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM), AND A COLLEGE SUPPORT GROUP. THE BEE'S KNEES ARTIST PROGRAM PROVIDES A WAY FOR YOUNG ARTISTS TO LEARN ENTREPRENEURIAL AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY SKILLS. A MAIN PURPOSE OF THESE TYPE OF PROGRAMS IS TO DEMONSTRATE A MODEL, WITH DOCUMENTED IMPACT, THAT WE HOPE WILL BE REPLICATED BY OTHERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a 5,112
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 137,985
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees List each one even if not compensated (see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
MELINDA LAUFFENBURGERClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 40.00 45,000    
RENE DAMANClick to see attachmentSECRETARY 4.00 0    
KENT GARDNERClick to see attachmentVICE PRESIDE 3.00 0    
JOHN COOPERClick to see attachmentTREASURER 6.00 0    
DEE BLOSEClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT 8.00 0    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletMELINDA LAUFFENBURGER Telephone no. bullet (405) 831-5160
Located at bullet2801 NW 154TH STREETEDMOND,OK ZIP + 4bullet73013
b
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, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
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," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
Form 990-EZ (2012)


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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
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
OKLAHOMA FAMILY CENTER FOR AUTISM
 
Employer identification number

26-0807671
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 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
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
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            
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)..            
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 8,165 33,303 1,152 123,761 147,145 313,526
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...... 21,294 56,362 118,225 36,045 47,180 279,106
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. 29,459 89,665 119,377 159,806 194,325 592,632
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.)           592,632
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 29,459 89,665 119,377 159,806 194,325 592,632
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.).. 29,459 89,665 119,377 159,806 194,325 592,632
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
100.000 %
16
16
100.000 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
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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. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
OKLAHOMA FAMILY CENTER FOR AUTISM
 
Employer identification number

26-0807671
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.
(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
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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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.
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

GOLF TOURNAMENT
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

5K
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 25,310 17,970   43,280
2 Less: Contributions . .        
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		25,310 17,970   43,280
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
11 Net income summary. Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10. .......... right arrow 43,280
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 . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
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  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
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:
 
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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? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
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 of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
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
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
OKLAHOMA FAMILY CENTER FOR AUTISM
 
Employer identification number

26-0807671
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 GOLF TOURNAMENT GOLF TOURNAMENT EXPENSES 9,140 TEAMAUTISM - MARATHON TEAMAUTISM MARATHON EXP 319 5K EXPENSES 5,229 EXPENSES MARKETING 5,391 OFFICE SPACE & STORAGE 532 MOBILE PHONE 450 OFFICE 839 COMPUTER EXPENSE 1,326 PSA & VIDEO EXPENSE 6,850 TRAVEL 2,425 MILEAGE 1,258 MEETING EXPENSES 4,797 VENUE EXPENSE 11,844 INSURANCE 3,451 WEBSITE 3,721 EDUCATION 1,734 REIMBURSEMENT 844 SERVICE CHARGE 1,274 SUMMER ADV 2012 207 SUMMER CAMP 4,460 SUPPORT GROUP EXPENSE 1,022 FAMILY FUN NIGHT 893 RESOURCE FAIR EXPENSES 111 STATEWIDE CONFERENCE EXP 1,469 T-SHIRT EXPENSE 7,882 BEES KNEES PRODUCTION EXP 445 PETTY CASH 842 CHARITY 202 COLLEGE SUPPORT PROGRAM 300 KICK OFF EXPENSES 366 PARENT LEADER EVENTS 657 SWANKY 7,919 MISCELLANEOUS -19 FUNDRAISER EXPENSES 3,320 TOTAL 91,500
OTHER LIABILITIES FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 DEFERRED REVENUE 33,675 1,786
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III OKLAHOMA FAMILY CENTER FOR AUTISM DOES BUSINESS AS AUTISMOKLAHOMA.ORG. AUTISMOKLAHOMA.ORG IS THE NAME USED FOR OUR WEBSITE, ALL PROGRAMS, AND MEDIA AND AWARENESS. OUR MISSION IS INVESTING TOGETHER TO GROW, LEARN, AND SERVE THE FAMILIES OF OKLAHOMA AFFECTED BY AUTISM. WE ARE A PARENT ORGANIZATION AND WANT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FAMILIES AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY AUTISM IN OUR STATE. OUR VISION IS TO BRING HOPE AND EMPOWERMENT AS WE HELP OKLAHOMA BECOME MORE AUTISM-FRIENDLY AND AWARE THERE ARE 3 WAYS IN WHICH WE ACCOMPLISH OUR VISION I. SUPPORTING FAMILIES WHO HAVE A LOVED ONE WITH AUTISM II. SUPPORTING PERSONS WHO HAVE AUTISM WITH UNIQUE AND CREATIVE MODEL PROGRAMS THAT MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS, THAT WE HOPE ARE REPLICATED BY OTHERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES III. AUTISM AWARENESS OUTREACH TO OUR STATE AND COMMUNITY 95% OF OUR PROGRAMS AND OPERATING EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED BY DONATIONS. OUR OVERHEAD COSTS ARE EXTREMELY LOW SINCE WE DO NOT OWN A BUILDING AND HAVE MINIMAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. AUTISMOKLAHOMA.ORG EMPLOYS A PART-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ONE FULL-TIME COMMUNITY RESOURCE PERSON. STAFFING IS PRIMARILY VOLUNTEER BASED WITH OVER 300 VOLUNTEERS IN A SINGLE YEAR. BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2012 1. DEVELOPING SWANKY PROGRAM IN 2012, WE LEVERAGED OUR BIG SWANKY ART CAMP AND ART SHOW INTO OUR FIRST FULL-LENGTH MOVIE. "SWANKY, THE MOST AWESOME ART SHOW MOVIE EVER MADE BY EVERYBODY", TOLD THE STORY OF HOW 11 ARTISTS WITH AUTISM LEARNED TO WORK TOGETHER TO PRODUCE A WORLD-CLASS ART SHOW. THE MOVIE PREMIERED AT WILL ROGERS THEATER TO A SOLD-OUT AUDIENCE. THE NIGHT WAS A MAGICAL, TOUCHING AND SWANKY EXPERIENCE FOR ALL WHO ATTENDED. THE MOVIE CAPTURED THE SPIRIT OF OUR MESSAGE AND BEAUTIFULLY DEPICTED OUR AMAZING YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM, THEIR WORKS, AND CAPABILITIES. THE MOVIE WAS MARKETED AND SOLD IN DVD FORM TO SHARE THE EXPERIENCE TO MANY WITHIN OUR STATE. 2. MORE PARTICIPATION IN AUTISM AWARENESS INCLUDING THE PIECEWALK AND 5K IN 2012. IN 2012, NEW ASPECTS OF THE PIECEWALK AND 5K WERE EMPHASIZED AND DEVELOPED. THIS YEAR, THE PIECEWALK COMMITTEE FOCUSED ON INCREASING CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR TEAM WRAP AROUND EVENTS, AND APPROACHING MORE SCHOOLS TO GET MORE INVOLVEMENT FROM SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. ALL THREE OF THESE AREAS ARE CRITICAL PILLARS TO EXPAND THE PIECEWALK AND GROW COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND INVOLVEMENT. IN ADDITION, OUR VIDEO SUPPORT AND SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT PROVIDES A GREAT WAY TO INCREASE COMMUNICATION ABOUT THE PIECEWALK AND OTHER WRAP AROUND EVENTS SPONSORED BY FAMILY TEAMS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD ON THE PIECEWALK TO TARGET MORE INVOLVEMENT, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND FUNDRAISING. 3. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN 2012, WE BROUGHT CRYSTAL FROST ON AS A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE TO ASSIST WITH PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT, AND TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THE PIECEWALK & 5K. OUR LIMITED STAFF IS AUGMENTED BY ABOUT 300 VOLUNTEERS. IN 2012, AUTISMOKLAHOMA OFFERED OUR FIRST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT FOR 15 OF OUR MOST CRITICAL VOLUNTEERS, OUR PARENT SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS AND PROGRAM DIRECTORS. THE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT WAS A 2 NIGHT, 3-DAY STAFF DEVELOPMENT EVENT WHICH PROVIDED EDUCATION AND TEAMBUILDING FOR PARENT LEADERS. THE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT PROVIDED GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT AUTISMOKLAHOMA INCLUDING OUR STRATEGIC PLAN AS WELL AS OUR COMMUNICATION PLAN. WE WERE ALSO ABLE TO ROLL-OUT OUR LEADER TOOLKIT, A SOURCE OF FREQUENTLY REQUESTED INFORMATION ON A SECURE WEB PAGE. THE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ALSO ENABLED ALL PARENT LEADERS TO ATTEND THE OKLAHOMA STATEWIDE AUTISM CONFERENCE. THE CONFERENCE FEATURED LEADING SPEAKERS AND PROVIDED EVIDENCE BASED EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ABOUT AUTISM. THIS PROGRAM WAS A GREAT WAY TO GIVE SOMETHING VALUABLE TO OUR VOLUNTEER LEADERS THAT THEY CAN SHARE WITH THE PARENTS THEY SUPPORT AND MENTOR.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 I. AUTISM AWARENESS OUTREACH TO OUR STATE AND COMMUNITY AUTISM AWARENESS IS A KEY GOAL FOR AUTISMOKLAHOMA. THE PIECEWALK IS OUR LARGEST AUTISM AWARENESS OUTREACH AND IS ACTUALLY A SERIES OF EVENTS THAT BEING IN SEPTEMBER AND LAST THROUGH MAY. THESE EVENTS PROVIDE A EDUCATION PLATFORM FOR MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO LEARN MORE AND BE MORE UNDERSTANDING TOWARDS PEOPLE WHO HAVE AUTISM. THIS YEAR'S PIECEWALK HAD RECORD ATTENDANCE OF 6500 PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED THE WALK AND ABOUT 585 RUNNERS. OUR RECORD SPONSORSHIPS TOTALED 20,000 AND IN TOTAL 135,000 WAS DONATED. THE PIECEWALK ALSO INCLUDED MORE AWARENESS EVENTS INCLUDING CHILI SUPPERS, RESTAURANT NIGHTS, BAKE SALES, AND OTHER EVENTS. IN ADDITION, THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED WITH US TO INCLUDE MORE EDUCATION ABOUT AUTISM IN THE SCHOOLS. FINALLY, OUR PIECEWALK WEBSITE WAS RE-DESIGNED TO COORDINATE WITH THE LOOK AND FEEL OF THE AUTISMOKLAHOMA SITE. IN ADDITION TO THE PIECEWALK, WE ALSO BEGAN UTILIZING SOCIAL MEDIA TO CONNECT WITH PARENTS AROUND OUR STATE. EACH ONE OF OUR PARENT GROUPS HAS A CLOSED GROUP FACEBOOK PAGE SO THAT PARENTS CAN COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER AND PROBLEM SOLVE IN A SECURE GROUP. IN ADDITION, OUR PRIMARY FACEBOOK PAGE "LIKES" GREW TO MORE THAN 2000 EACH ON BOTH AUTISMOKLAHOMA AND THE PIECEWALK PAGES. THIS STRATEGY IS HELPING US TO BUILD A CLOSER AND STRONGER COMMUNITY.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 II. SUPPORTING FAMILIES WHO HAVE A LOVED ONE WITH AUTISM AUTISMOKLAHOMA.ORG PROVIDES PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS IN 5 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS IN OKLAHOMA, INCLUDING EDMOND, YUKON, STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA CITY, AND STILLWATER. OUR GROUPS PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT, MENTORING, AND LOCAL AWARENESS. APPROXIMATELY 15-25 FAMILIES ATTEND EACH GROUP EVERY MONTH FOR AN ESTIMATED IMPACT OF 300-400 FAMILIES ANNUALLY. GROUPS PROVIDE CHILDCARE FOR YOUNGSTERS WITH AUTISM AND MAY INCLUDE REGULAR SOCIAL GROUPS. THIS YEAR WE PROVIDED STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR THE LEADERS OF OUR SUPPORT GROUPS. SELECTED LEADERS FROM EVERY GROUP (OR ABOUT 15 PERSONS) WERE ABLE TO ATTEND A LEADERSHIP SUMMIT WHICH ALSO INCLUDED THE OKLAHOMA STATEWIDE AUTISM CONFERENCE TO RECEIVE EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ABOUT AUTISM TO SHARE WITH OTHER PARENTS. IN ADDITION TO THE MONTHLY MEETINGS, AUTISMOKLAHOMA.ORG REGULARLY PUBLISHES E-NEWSLETTERS THAT ARE SENT TO 3500 FAMILIES AND SUPPORT PERSONS IN OUR STATE.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 III. SUPPORTING PERSONS WHO HAVE AUTISM WITH UNIQUE AND CREATIVE PROGRAMS THAT MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS AUTISMOKLAHOMA.ORG PROVIDES UNIQUE AND CREATIVE PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM INCLUDING SOCIAL GROUPS, SUMMER CAMPS AND INTEREST CLUBS. IN 2012, AUTISMOKLAHOMA.ORG PROVIDED UNIQUE AND CREATIVE PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM INCLUDING THREE DIFFERENT SUMMER CAMPS, AND 3 DIFFERENT SOCIAL GROUPS, AS WELL AS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL ART PROGRAM, CALLED BEE'S KNEES. IN 2012, WE PROVIDED A WEEK-LONG SUMMER CAMPS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE KIDS CALLED CAMP NOGGIN. FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WE OFFERED A 2-NIGHT AND 3-DAY CAMP AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA CALLED SUMMER ADVANCE: GET READY FOR COLLEGE. WE ALSO PROVIDED A 2-NIGHT TRIP FOR A GROUP OF YOUNG ADULTS TO ATTEND TOKYO IN TULSA, AN ANIME CONVENTION. FINALLY, WE OFFERED A BRAND NEW ART CAMP AND ART SHOW EXPERIENCE CALLED "THE BIG SWANKY ART CAMP/SHOW". OUR YEAR-ROUND SOCIAL GROUPS INCLUDE A GROUP CALLED TEEN2TEEN, FRIENDS (FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM), AND A COLLEGE SUPPORT GROUP. THE BEE'S KNEES ARTIST PROGRAM PROVIDES A WAY FOR YOUNG ARTISTS TO LEARN ENTREPRENEURIAL AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY SKILLS. A MAIN PURPOSE OF THESE TYPE OF PROGRAMS IS TO DEMONSTRATE A MODEL, WITH DOCUMENTED IMPACT, THAT WE HOPE WILL BE REPLICATED BY OTHERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
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TY 2012 CompensationExplanation
Name:
OKLAHOMA FAMILY CENTER FOR AUTISM
EIN: 26-0807671
Person Name Explanation
MELINDA LAUFFENBURGER  
RENE DAMAN  
KENT GARDNER  
JOHN COOPER  
DEE BLOSE