Autism New Jersey

What Autism New Jersey does

Autism New Jersey is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1965 and headquartered in Robbinsville, New Jersey. It provides information, referral, and advocacy services for the more than 242,000 individuals on the autism spectrum residing in New Jersey, along with their families, caregivers, and the professionals who serve them. Core direct-service products include a toll-free Autism Helpline (800.4.AUTISM), an online Referral Database (navigateresources.net/anj/), a Knowledge Hub, an Insurance Hub, Age-Related Concerns resources, and Family Wellness programming. The portfolio also includes the Autism Ambassador Program, virtual Wellness Coaching Sessions, Sibling Connection Sessions, and the Annual Autism Conference.

The organization's underlying technology is a multilingual content and referral platform delivered in 13+ languages (Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Polish, Gujarati, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Portuguese among them), enabling statewide service reach from a small (11-50 employee) operational footprint. In 2024, the organization broadened its institutional footprint through two specialized programs: the Advancing Healthcare Initiative, which works with healthcare providers on autism-friendly clinical environments, sensory accommodations, and identification programs, and the Law Enforcement Initiative, which trains police departments in autism-aware interactions.

Autism New Jersey operates as a non-commercial, donation-funded nonprofit. Revenue streams comprise charitable donations, organizational memberships, and special-event fundraising anchored by the annual Applied Underwriters Golf Invitational. Services to individuals with autism and their families are provided at no cost; organizational membership provides recurring support revenue. Go-to-market is hybrid and primarily community-led and event-driven, combining statewide helpline access, website content, email communications, ambassador programming, an annual conference, and public-policy advocacy rather than commercial sales motions.

Name

Autism New Jersey

Legal name

Autism New Jersey

Website

https://autismnj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autism New Jersey is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1965 that provides information, referral, and advocacy services to more than 242,000 individuals with autism in New Jersey through a statewide helpline, multilingual knowledge portal, and sector-specific training initiatives for healthcare and law enforcement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Advocacy and Information Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA), Autism Support Instructional Materials (Structured Teaching, Visual Supports) (EDAGAMAK)

Keywords

• Autism advocacy services
• Information and referral
• Nonprofit health services
• Family support services
• Disability community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Robbinsville

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. Charitable Donations: Individual and corporate donations from supporters who contribute to build a New Jersey where every individual with autism is embraced, supported, and empowered to thrive.
2. Organizational Membership: Membership program for organizations seeking to support the autism community and access resources.
3. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including the Applied Underwriters Golf Invitational and other community events.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Autism New Jersey provides a statewide hub of information, referral, and support services for individuals with autism and their families in New Jersey. Core offerings include a toll-free helpline (800.4.AUTISM), a Knowledge Hub of articles and resources, an online Referral Database, family wellness and insurance guidance resources, and specialized initiatives targeting healthcare providers and law enforcement to create autism-friendly environments.

Product overview

Autism New Jersey is a nonprofit organization founded in 1965 that provides a comprehensive suite of information, referral, and support services for individuals with autism and their families across New Jersey. The organization's core offerings include the Autism Helpline (800.4.AUTISM), Knowledge Hub, Referral Database, Family Wellness resources, Age-Related Concerns information, and Insurance Hub. These are complemented by specialized programs including the Advancing Healthcare Initiative (working with healthcare providers) and Law Enforcement Initiative (working with police departments), both launched in 2024 to create autism-friendly environments through training and accommodations. The organization also offers educational programs such as the Annual Autism Conference, wellness coaching sessions, and sibling connection sessions. The portfolio is structured as a centralized resource hub providing direct services, with specialized initiatives targeting specific sectors (healthcare, law enforcement) and community programs (ambassador, advocacy) to drive statewide change.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Autism Helpline (800.4.AUTISM)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Law Enforcement Agencies (Law Enforcement Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnerships with police departments statewide through the Law Enforcement Initiative launched in 2024, providing autism training to law enforcement and building safer, more supportive communities.
• Applied UnderwritersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 28th Annual Golf Invitational fundraising event held at Fiddler's Elbow County Club in Bedminster, NJ. The partnership supports Autism New Jersey's fundraising efforts and community events.
• Healthcare Providers (Advancing Healthcare Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnerships with healthcare providers through the Advancing Healthcare Initiative launched in 2024, working to create autism-friendly healthcare environments through training, sensory accommodations, and identification programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Autism Speaks: National autism advocacy and science organization with substantially larger budget, federal policy reach, and corporate partnerships. Comparable because it provides similar information/referral resources, advocacy, and community programs but at national scale.
• Autism Society of America: Largest and oldest grassroots autism organization in the U.S., with a national network of affiliates providing information, referral, advocacy, and community programs. Direct overlap with Autism New Jersey's mission and service model.

Direct peers

• The Arc of New Jersey: State chapter of The Arc providing advocacy, family support, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (including autism) in New Jersey. Operates the same state-level advocacy, information, and referral model for an overlapping population.
• Autism Science Foundation: Nonprofit funding autism research and providing science-based information to families. Comparable as a similarly scoped autism-focused nonprofit providing evidence-based information and community resources.
• Easterseals New Jersey: New Jersey affiliate of Easterseals providing disability services, advocacy, and family support including autism programs. Comparable as a state-level disability services organization with overlap in autism family support and advocacy.
• Autism Alliance of Michigan: State-level autism organization providing navigation, family support, training, and advocacy in Michigan. Closest functional peer — operates the same model of helpline, referral, family support, and professional training in a single U.S. state.
• Organization for Autism Research (OAR): National autism organization providing information, resources, and applied research to the autism community. Comparable as a peer-sized autism support and information organization with similar nonprofit funding model.
• Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism: Family-run nonprofit funding autism services, education, and advocacy with regional grantee network including New Jersey. Comparable as a similarly sized autism nonprofit with similar mission, regional grantmaking, and family-support focus.

Regional players

• Asperger/Autism Network (AANE): Regional autism organization serving the New England area with information, support groups, training, and advocacy. Comparable in service mix and organizational size though serving a different U.S. region.
• Parents of Autistic Children (POAC): New Jersey-based nonprofit providing services, support, and recreation programs for individuals with autism. Direct regional overlap serving the same New Jersey population with comparable family-support and recreation services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AutismNJ

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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