What Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center does

Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2009 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. It operates as Nevada's leading not-for-profit provider of comprehensive multidisciplinary clinical care for children, teens, young adults, and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The organization's service portfolio includes clinical services (developmental pediatrics, child neuropsychology, ABA therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and mental health counseling), wraparound family support programs, vocational training and employer partnerships, and branded community programs such as BUDS, TEENBUDS, and GROOVE. It also operates Nevada's only FASD diagnostic clinic, a distinctive capability within the state.

The organization delivers care through two physical locations in Southern Nevada — the Las Vegas headquarters at 630 S. Rancho Drive and a Henderson facility opened in 2024 with double the ABA capacity — supplemented by community-based programs and a patient portal (InSynch CS). A formal partnership with the UNLV School of Medicine, established in 2016, brings academic-grade clinical expertise and resulted in the jointly opened UNLV Medicine Ackerman Autism Center. The two organizations formally merged in 2022 to unify service delivery.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of individual donations, monthly giving (Ten for Tomorrow), peer-to-peer and event-based fundraising, corporate sponsorships (notably a $1 million, five-year commitment from MGM Resorts International and point-of-sale partnerships with Findlay Automotive and Smith's Food and Drug), government and foundation grants (including $8.5 million through the American Recovery Act), clinical service fees, and signature fundraising events such as the Grant a Gift Gala (which raised $2 million in 2022) and the Annual Race for Hope. A 3,200-family waitlist indicates significant unmet demand relative to current service capacity.

Name

Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center

Legal name

Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center

Website

https://grantagift.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center is a Nevada-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing multidisciplinary clinical care, family support, and vocational programs for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions across Southern Nevada.

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Product category

Autism and Neurodevelopmental Clinical Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention (EDAKAKAI)

Keywords

• Autism clinical services
• Aba therapy services
• Neurodevelopmental diagnostic care
• Family support programs
• Vocational training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Grant a Gift Autism Foundation's primary revenue is derived from individual donations, monthly giving programs (Ten for Tomorrow), peer-to-peer fundraising, and event-based fundraising campaigns. Donations are processed through GoFundMe/Classy platforms and are tax-deductible.
2. Government and Foundation Grants: The organization has received significant grant funding, including $8.5 million granted through the American Recovery Act, and partnerships with the UNLV School of Medicine for comprehensive care delivery.
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Corporate partners provide financial support through multi-year commitments (e.g., MGM Resorts International's $1 million over five years), event sponsorships, point-of-sale donations, and Dine & Donate promotions.
4. Program Service Fees: Revenue is generated through fees for clinical services, therapy programs, and family support services, though the organization also provides subsidized and grant-funded services to ensure accessibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grant a Gift Autism Foundation - Ackerman Center delivers comprehensive multidisciplinary clinical care for children, teens, young adults, and families affected by autism spectrum disorder, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Services span early diagnostics, individualized ABA therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, mental health counseling, family navigation and support programs, social skill-building programs (BUDS and TEENBUDS), adult connection programs (GROOVE), and vocational training and job placement.

Product overview

Grant a Gift Autism Foundation – Ackerman Center operates as a unified healthcare services organization offering comprehensive multidisciplinary clinical care for individuals with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions. The organization's portfolio consists of core clinical services (including Nevada's only FASD diagnostic clinic), family support programs, and vocational training, delivered through various programs such as BUDS® (social skills for children), TEENBUDS® (social skills for teens), and GROOVE (adult connection program). The organization also hosts signature fundraising events including the Race for Hope, Blue Man Group Sensory-Friendly Performances, and the Grant a Gift Gala. The structure represents a single unified nonprofit healthcare provider rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clinical Services Comprehensive multidisciplinary clinical care bringing together physicians, psychologists, therapists, and family navigation team members to provide expert diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing support across developmental, behavioral, and neurological services for children, teens, and young adults with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Drug Effect & FASD Clinic Nevada's only FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) diagnostic clinic providing specialized assessment and support services for individuals affected by prenatal substance exposure and related neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Family Support Programs Wrap-around family navigation, education, and community-based experiences that empower families, siblings, and neurodivergent teens and young adults to navigate care, build confidence, and strengthen connection throughout their journey.
• Vocational Programs Vocational training and job training services helping neurodivergent young adults prepare for employment and independence, including internships and employment opportunities at employer partner businesses.
• BUDS (Building Up and Developing Social Skills) Social skills program for children with autism that provides building up and developing social skills through various activities including community outings like Blue Man Group sensory-friendly performances.
• TEENBUDS Teen-focused social skills program providing building up and developing social skills for teenagers with autism through peer connections and community activities.
• GROOVE Safe, supportive space for neurodivergent adults to connect, grow, and thrive, held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 630 S. Rancho Dr., Ste D.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of young people and their families have accessed services at the Ackerman Center
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• UNLV School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Grant a Gift established a partnership with the UNLV School of Medicine to provide comprehensive care for children of all ages with autism. This partnership was recognized regionally through the Nevada Medical Center Eric M. Hilton Healthcare Collaboration Prize. The two organizations jointly opened the UNLV Medicine Ackerman Autism Center, combining cutting-edge care, vocational training, and social support.
• Various Corporate Event SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness and corporate partners sponsor signature events including the Grant a Gift Gala at Allegiant Stadium, Race for Hope Fun Run, and Blue Man Group Sensory-Friendly Shows. Sponsorships help expand access and provide brand visibility.
• Findlay Automotive Group (Findlay Toyota, Findlay Kia, Findlay Chevrolet, Findlay Mazda, Land Rover Henderson)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPoint-of-sale donation partnerships where customers can add a donation at checkout. Custom name cards are displayed in stores as a visible show of support.
• Restaurant and Hospitality Partners (Lucille's BBQ, Mothership Coffee, Hakkasan Las Vegas, Beauty & Essex Las Vegas, Lazy Dog, Chick-fil-a, Cafe du Vegas, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDine and Donate partnerships where restaurants create featured menu items or round-up options benefiting Grant a Gift. These partnerships drive awareness and donations through everyday consumer transactions.
• Vocational Employer PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner businesses offer paid and unpaid internships and employment opportunities for individuals in the vocational program. These partnerships provide real-world experience and skill development, demonstrating each company's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Kendra Scott, Phillip Plein, James Paul Cheung Ashmere, Gina Cueto JewelryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShop for a Cause partners where a percentage of sales on designated days or events is donated to the foundation, driving both fundraising and brand visibility.
• Blue Man GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlue Man Group hosts nine sensory-friendly performances annually for Grant a Gift families, with special meet-and-greet opportunities after the show. This partnership provides memorable experiences for neurodivergent individuals and their families.
• Smith's Food and Drug (Inspiring Donations Program)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustomers link their shopper's card to the organization and a portion of purchases benefit the foundation through Smith's Inspiring Donations community giving program.
• GoFundMe / ClassycoreTechnology or IntegrationGoFundMe/Classy provides the online fundraising technology platform powering the organization's donation pages, monthly giving programs, peer-to-peer fundraising, and event registration.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Autism Learning Partners: For-profit ABA provider delivering center-based and in-home autism therapy across multiple U.S. states. Comparable as a multi-site ABA clinical competitor; differs in being for-profit and lacking the broad multidisciplinary/medical diagnostic model Grant a Gift operates.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: For-profit multi-state ABA therapy provider focused exclusively on autism services for children. Comparable as a clinical services peer offering ABA in clinic-based settings, but operating at much greater scale without the vocational or FASD diagnostic capabilities Grant a Gift offers.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Large established nonprofit disability services network providing autism services, therapy, and family support across many states. Comparable as a multi-service autism and disability provider with similar multidisciplinary clinical offerings, but operating nationally and across many disability categories.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large nonprofit behavioral health organization operating across multiple states, providing services including autism, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and family support. Comparable as a multi-service behavioral and developmental disability nonprofit, though at much greater scale and geographic breadth.

Direct peers

• Autism Society of America: National nonprofit providing autism information, referral services, and support to individuals with ASD and families. Direct peer as another mission-driven nonprofit delivering education, advocacy, and family support across the autism lifecycle similar to Grant a Gift's wraparound model.
• May Institute: Nonprofit organization providing ABA, educational, and clinical services for children and adults with autism across multiple states. Direct peer as a multi-state nonprofit delivering multidisciplinary autism clinical care similar to Grant a Gift's physician-therapist-family model.
• Organization for Autism Research (OAR): Nonprofit organization that funds autism research and provides educational resources for individuals with ASD and their families. Comparable as another mission-driven nonprofit in the autism services ecosystem with similar family-facing educational and navigation functions.
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): One of the largest providers of ABA therapy and autism services in the U.S., operating clinics across multiple states. Comparable as a direct provider of ABA, diagnostic, and therapy services for ASD families, though structured as a for-profit clinical chain rather than nonprofit.
• Autism Speaks: The largest autism-focused nonprofit, providing advocacy, family services, and resource navigation for individuals with ASD and their families. Comparable as a fellow 501(c)(3) operating in the autism services and family support space, though operating nationally and at much greater scale.
• The Autism Community in Action (TACA): National nonprofit providing education, support, and resources for families affected by autism, with a strong focus on community-based support and family navigation. Comparable as a mission-driven nonprofit delivering family support programs similar to Grant a Gift's wraparound family navigation services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/grantagift

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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