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THE AUTISM PROJECT

Company Details

Name: THE AUTISM PROJECT
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Entity type: Domestic Non-Profit Corporation
Status: Activ
Date of Organization in Rhode Island: 01 Jun 2000 (25 years ago)
Identification Number: 000112740
ZIP code: 02919
County: Providence County
Purpose: PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE COORDIANTED SYSTEMS OF SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR MEETING THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Fictitious names: AUTISM PROJECT OF RHODE ISLAND (trading name, 2009-05-13 - 2009-05-13)
THE AUTISM PROJECT OF RHODE ISLAND (trading name, 2003-05-30 - )
Historical names: The Rhode Island Autism Project
RHODE ISLAND AUTISM PROJECT
Principal Address: Google Maps Logo 1516 ATWOOD AVENUE, JOHNSTON, RI, 02919, USA

Industry & Business Activity

NAICS

624229 Other Community Housing Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing one or more of the following community housing services: (1) transitional housing to low-income individuals and families; (2) volunteer construction or repair of low-cost housing, in partnership with the homeowner who may assist in the construction or repair work; and (3) the repair of homes for elderly or disabled homeowners. These establishments may subsidize housing using existing homes, apartments, hotels, or motels or may require a low-cost mortgage or sweat equity. These establishments may also provide low-income families with furniture and household supplies. Learn more at the U.S. Census Bureau

Agent

Name Role Address
PAUL J. ADLER Agent 245 CHAPMAN STREET SUITE 200, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02905, USA

PRESIDENT

Name Role Address
JOANNE QUINN PRESIDENT 1516 ATWOOD AVENUE JOHNSTON, RI 02919 USA

DIRECTOR

Name Role Address
CRISTINA AMEDEO DIRECTOR 33 LANE #1 WARWICK, RI 02888 USA

Unique Entity ID

A UEI is a government-provided number, like a tax ID number, that’s used to identify businesses eligible for federal grants, awards and contracts.

Note: In April 2022, the federal government replaced its old identifier of choice, the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, with a government-issued UEI. Now all the federal government’s Integrated Award Environment systems use UEI numbers instead of DUNS numbers. So any entity doing business with the federal government must register for a UEI.

Unique Entity ID:
YV39ESKK5V67
CAGE Code:
7LGJ8
UEI Expiration Date:
2026-04-28

Business Information

Division Name:
THE AUTISM PROJECT
Division Number:
AUTISMPR0
Activation Date:
2025-04-30
Initial Registration Date:
2016-03-30

National Provider Identifier

NPI Number:
1164886560

Authorized Person:

Name:
PATTY GROVER
Role:
DIRECTOR BILLING
Phone:

Taxonomy:

Selected Taxonomy:
251B00000X - Case Management Agency
Is Primary:
Yes

Contacts:

Fax:
4017852272

Events

Type Date Old Value New Value
Name Change 2009-05-13 RHODE ISLAND AUTISM PROJECT THE AUTISM PROJECT
Name Change 2000-12-15 The Rhode Island Autism Project RHODE ISLAND AUTISM PROJECT

Licenses

License No License Type Status Date Issued Expiration Date
CO.9702201 Charitable Organization ACTIVE No data 2026-03-25

Filings

Number Name File Date
202449064320 Annual Report 2024-03-14
202332364520 Annual Report 2023-04-05
202213646280 Annual Report 2022-03-21
202199505650 Annual Report 2021-07-23
202044063430 Annual Report 2020-07-02

USAspending Awards / Financial Assistance

Date:
2024-09-27
Awarding Agency Name:
Department of Justice
Transaction Description:
THE AUTISM PROJECT (TAP) PRIMARY ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS AWARD WILL INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF SLIDES ON ELOPEMENT PREVENTION TO ALL TRAININGS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOPIC SPECIFIC VIDEOS TO TARGET BARRIERS WITHIN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. AS SUCH, TAP COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES TO UNDERSTAND AUTISM AND TO CREATE FAMILY SAFETY PLANS, MEET AND GREET EVENTS WITH LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS, AND MARKET THE LIBRARY OF WORK THAT TAP HAS CREATED. TAP TEACHES THE CORE CHARACTERISTICS OF AUTISM ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. ONCE UNDERSTOOD, TAP TEACHES HOW TO USE EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS AND STRATEGIES DURING AN ENCOUNTER. TAP WILL CREATE A MINIMUM OF THREE VIDEOS TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING: 1. UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF AUTISM AND THE BLACK COMMUNITY; 2. THE ROLE OF DISPATCH; AND 3. HOW TO CREATE AND PRACTICE A FAMILY SAFETY PLAN IN SPANISH. TAP ALSO HAS THE CAPABILITY TO FILM SHORT TOPICAL VIDEOS IN-HOUSE TO ADD TO PRESENTATIONS AND HOST ON THE INTERNET FOR INCREASED ACCESS. TAP WILL MARKET OUTREACH MATERIALS AND SERVICES ACROSS RI AND NATIONALLY AND ATTEND TWO NATIONAL CONFERENCES TO PROMOTE ITS WORK AND CONTRIBUTE TO LOCAL OUTREACH EVENTS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND NEWSLETTERS. ALSO, TAP EXPECTS TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO PREVENT ELOPEMENT IN RI AND NATIONALLY, AND WILL EDUCATE PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL ON CONSIDERATIONS DURING A RESCUE INCLUDING HOW TO APPROACH THE MISSING INDIVIDUAL AND THEIR FAMILY TO REDUCE STRESS AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS THAT SUPPORT THE FAMILY OF AN ELOPER.
Obligated Amount:
149994.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Date:
2022-09-28
Awarding Agency Name:
Department of Justice
Transaction Description:
TAP IS REQUESTING $145,762.08 TO IMPLEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS TO REDUCE WANDERING AND ELOPEMENT INCIDENTS AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THROUGH THIS PROJECT THE AUTISM PROJECT (TAP) AIMS TO PREVENT WANDERING AND ELOPEMENT AMONG INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DD) LIVING IN RHODE ISLAND.    TAP WILL PROVIDE TRAINING TO FIRST RESPONDERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATORS, AND THE FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH ASD OR DD, SO THEY ARE BETTER PREPARED TO MANAGE CRISES AND DANGEROUS SITUATIONS STEMMING FROM WANDERING AND ELOPEMENT WITHIN THESE UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. TAP SERVES THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, BUT MUCH OF THE WORK DONE THROUGH THIS PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON REACHING BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) FAMILIES AND AUTISTIC PEOPLE LIVING IN RHODE ISLAND’S FOUR CORE CITIES: PAWTUCKET, PROVIDENCE, CENTRAL FALLS, AND WOONSOCKET.    TAP’S PRIMARY ACTIVITIES WILL BE TO DEVELOP (A) VIDEO TRAININGS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, EDUCATORS, AND FAMILIES/CAREGIVERS, (B) IN-PERSON TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND FAMILIES/CAREGIVERS, (C) MATERIALS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND FAMILIES/CAREGIVERS, (D) AND BY INTRODUCING FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WITH ASD TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRST RESPONDERS. TAP WILL USE THE PRINCIPLES OF FAMILY- AND PERSON-CENTERED CARE THAT REGARDS BOTH PERSPECTIVES AS CENTRAL TO THE FRAMING OF PROBLEM-SOLVING AND INTERVENTION PLANNING. FAMILY-CENTERED PLANNING FACILITATES THE PROCESSES OF NAMING AND FRAMING PROBLEMS, SHARING, AND DISTRIBUTING EXPERTISE, AND ADDRESSING NEEDS IN A MANNER THAT IS BOTH EFFECTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE OF FAMILY LIFE.  THROUGH THIS PROJECT, IT IS TAP’S GOAL TO INCREASE AWARENESS FOR FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH SPECIALIZED EDUCATION ON ASD AND DD AND THE ASSOCIATED DANGERS OF WANDERING AND ELOPEMENT, WITH OVERALL GOALS OF SAVING TIME, MONEY AND ULTIMATELY LIVES. WITH INCREASED INFORMATION AND TRAINING, FIRST RESPONDERS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS WILL HAVE THE TOOLS NEEDED TO MORE EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH ASD OR DD, HELPING TO PREVENT WANDERING AND ELOPEMENT AND HELPING TO BETTER RESPOND IN A CRISIS SITUATION.
Obligated Amount:
100000.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Date:
2020-02-12
Awarding Agency Name:
Department of Justice
Transaction Description:
ELOPEMENT PREVENTION RESCUE AND SAFETY TRAINING FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Obligated Amount:
149872.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Date:
2019-09-06
Awarding Agency Name:
Department of Health and Human Services
Transaction Description:
STATE IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS FOR IMPROVING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH ASD
Obligated Amount:
-269.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Date:
2016-08-03
Awarding Agency Name:
Department of Health and Human Services
Transaction Description:
STATE IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS FOR IMPROVING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH ASD
Obligated Amount:
1260000.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00

Tax Exempt

Employer Identification Number (EIN) :
05-0512037
Classification:
Government Instrumentality, Title-Holding Corporation, Charitable Organization, Educational Organization, Local Association of Employees, Agricultural Organization, Horticultural Organization, Board of Trade, Business League, Pleasure, Recreational, or Social Club, Fraternal Beneficiary Society, Order or Association, Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (Non-Govt. Emps.), Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (Govt. Emps.), Domestic Fraternal Societies and Associations, Teachers Retirement Fund Assoc., Benevolent Life Insurance Assoc., Mutual Ditch or Irrigation Co., Burial Association, Cemetery Company, Credit Union, Other Mutual Corp. or Assoc., Mutual Insurance Company or Assoc. Other Than Life or Marine, Corp. Financing Crop Operations, Supplemental Unemployment Compensation Trust or Plan, Employee Funded Pension Trust (Created Before 6/25/59), Post or Organization of War Veterans, Legal Service Organization, Black Lung Trust, Multiemployer Pension Plan, Veterans Assoc. Formed Prior to 1880, Trust Described in Sect. 4049 of ERISA, Title Holding Co. for Pensions, etc., State-Sponsored High Risk Health Insurance Organizations, State-Sponsored Workers' Compensation Reinsurance, ACA 1322 Qualified Nonprofit Health Insurance Issuers, Apostolic and Religious Org. (501(d)), Cooperative Hospital Service Organization (501(e)), Cooperative Service Organization of Operating Educational Organization (501(f)), Child Care Organization (501(k)), Charitable Risk Pool, Qualified State-Sponsored Tuition Program, 4947(a)(1) - Private Foundation (Form 990PF Filer)
Ruling Date:
2000-11
National Taxonomy Of Exempt Entities:
Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines: Autism
Deductibility:
Type of organization and use of contribution: A public charity. Deductibility Limitation: 50% (60% for cash contributions)

Date of last update: 20 May 2025

Sources: Rhode Island Department of State