Autism Society Ventura County

What Autism Society Ventura County does

Autism Society Ventura County (ASVC, operating as "Autism Ventura") is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization founded in 1994 and headquartered in Camarillo, California. It serves individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder across Ventura County, delivering a portfolio of community programs rather than technology products. Core services include Parent and Young Adult support groups, a Caregiver Welcome Guide, an Autism Resource Directory, a Resources Hotline (805-437-9856), an Advocacy Committee that monitors and lobbies local government and school board agendas, and recurring community events including weekly virtual art classes, a quarterly book club, family pool parties, holiday events, and a Virtual Autistic Women's Conference.

The organization's two flagship annual events are AUT2RUN — a 5K/10K race and autism resource fair hosted at CSU Channel Islands drawing 3,000+ attendees and 80+ vendors and sponsors — and the Awesome in Autism Awards, an October ceremony recognizing community contributors across categories such as Individual of the Year, Educator, Volunteer of the Year, Employer of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement. ASVC operates as a local affiliate of the Autism Society of America and runs an all-volunteer board and staff (11 listed headcount), with revenue sourced from tax-deductible donations via PayPal and the EveryAction platform, event registration/fundraising, and a small e-commerce merchandise storefront on Square. Recent strategic emphasis has been on formalizing policy advocacy (Advocacy Committee Policy Guidelines published February 2025) and on law enforcement training collaborations with agencies including the Oxnard Police Department.

Name

Autism Society Ventura County

Legal name

Autism Society Ventura County

Website

https://autismventura.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autism Society Ventura County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides support groups, resource directories, advocacy, and community events — including the AUT2RUN race and Awesome in Autism Awards — to individuals and families affected by autism across Ventura County, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAKAJ

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAL

Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAC

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

Keywords

• Autism support services
• Community advocacy programs
• Disability support groups
• Caregiver resources
• Nonprofit fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Camarillo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID 47-3433491. Accepts donations via PayPal and EveryAction platform.
2. Event Fundraising: Revenue from annual events including Aut2Run race registrations and fundraising, Awesome in Autism Awards, and community fundraising events.
3. E-commerce Sales: Operates online shop through Square e-commerce site selling autism-related merchandise. Ausome Finds for Ausome Minds events where a portion of sales from local garage sales are donated back to ASVC.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Autism Society Ventura County provides free community-based support services for individuals and families affected by autism in Ventura County, California. Core offerings include support groups (parent and young adult), a Caregiver Welcome Guide, an Autism Resource Directory, and a Resources Hotline. The organization also delivers advocacy programming, an annual 5K/10K race and resource fair (AUT2RUN), the Awesome in Autism Awards, virtual art classes, a quarterly book club, family events, and law enforcement collaboration and training.

Product overview

Autism Society Ventura County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive suite of community support services rather than a technology product platform. The organization offers support groups (Parent and Young Adult), educational resources (Caregiver Welcome Guide, Resource Directory/Binder), a Resources Hotline, advocacy programs, and community events including the annual AUT2RUN race, Awesome in Autism Awards, Virtual Art Classes, and Family Holiday Events. The organization also conducts Law Enforcement Collaboration and Training to build awareness between first responders and the autistic community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aut2Run: Annual 5K/10K Race and Autism Resource Fair event held at CSU Channel Islands
• Awesome in Autism Awards
• Ausome Finds for Ausome Minds

Products and services

• Support Groups Parent and Young Adult Support Groups providing community connection and peer support for individuals and families affected by autism in Ventura County.
• Caregiver Welcome Guide Comprehensive guide package for caregivers of individuals newly diagnosed with autism, providing resources and support information for navigating care.
• Autism Resource Directory Resource binder and directory connecting families with local service providers, educators, and autism-related services in Ventura County.
• Resources Hotline Phone hotline at 805-437-9856 providing immediate access to autism resources and support information for community members.
• AUT2RUN Annual 5K/10K race and autism resource fair held at CSU Channel Islands, drawing over 3,000 people and featuring 80+ vendors and sponsors.
• Awesome in Autism Awards Annual awards celebration held in October recognizing individuals and organizations in the community who embody the organization's mission, with categories including Individual of the Year, Educator, Volunteer of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement.
• Virtual Art Classes Weekly virtual art classes for kids, teens, and adults providing creative expression opportunities; taught by instructor Ivonne.
• Everyone Has A Story Bookclub and Writing Workshop Quarterly book club and writing workshop focusing on disability topics with learning and discussion opportunities for participants.
• Family Holiday Events Annual family community events including a Summer Pool Party, a World Autism Day Picnic, and Holiday celebrations for individuals with autism and their families.
• Law Enforcement Collaboration and Training Training sessions for law enforcement and community members on autism awareness, conducted in partnership with local agencies including the Oxnard Police Department to support community conversations between people with disabilities and first responders.
• Advocacy Committee Committee reviewing local City Council, School Board, and County Supervisor agendas to advocate for policy changes benefiting autistic individuals and their families.
• Ausome Finds for Ausome Minds! Community sale events where a portion of proceeds from participating local garage sale locations are donated back to support ASVC programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 attendees at annual Aut2Run event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oxnard Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on law enforcement training and community awareness. ASVC spends April hitting the streets with Oxnard PD to raise awareness of autism and the importance of community conversation between people with disabilities and first responders. Multiple training sessions held for both community and law enforcement.
• CSU Channel IslandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Aut2Run 5K/10K race and Resource Fair hosted at CSU Channel Islands campus. Event attended by over 3,000 people with 80+ vendors.
• Ventura Family YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecommended as a resource for swimming lessons and water safety programs for individuals with autism and special needs.
• Pure StokeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Surf Day events providing water activities for individuals with autism and their families.
• Kindling StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for art classes for individuals with autism.
• Autism Society of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization affiliation. ASVC is a local affiliate. The organization has been fighting for disability rights for over 50 years.
• Conejo Valley Unified School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASVC Advocacy Committee provided public comment on mental health policy BP 5141.5, advocating for inclusive practices and plain language accommodations for special education students.
• City of VenturaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASVC Advocacy Committee provided public comment supporting removal of gendered language with gender neutral pronouns in city charter. Motion passed.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Autism Speaks: Largest national autism advocacy nonprofit with a much wider resource base, Walk program, and grant-making function; competes with ASVC for Ventura County donors and corporate sponsorships.
• Autism Society of America: National parent organization of which ASVC is a local affiliate; comparable mission (autism support, advocacy, awareness) with significantly broader geographic scope and resources. Provides ASVC with brand credibility and national reach.
• Autism Society of California: State-level autism advocacy organization that operates as a parallel affiliate structure to ASVC; provides public policy advocacy, affiliate coordination, and resource directories across California counties.

Direct peers

• The Arc Ventura County: Local chapter of The Arc, providing disability advocacy, family support, and community programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (including autism) in the same Ventura County service area.
• Autism Society of Los Angeles: Regional Autism Society affiliate in adjacent Southern California county running similar programs (support groups, resource directories, advocacy, community events) at comparable scale to ASVC.
• Autism Society of Orange County: Another Southern California Autism Society affiliate offering closely parallel programming — family support, advocacy, awareness events — to ASVC's Ventura County audience.
• Autism Society San Diego: San Diego-area Autism Society affiliate delivering the same mix of support groups, resource hotlines, advocacy, and community awareness events as ASVC.
• Parents Helping Parents (PHP):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ASVenturaCounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autism-society-ventura-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/autismventuracounty

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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