Autism United of Wisconsin

What Autism United of Wisconsin does

Autism United of Wisconsin Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, founded in 1975 and self-described as Wisconsin's largest Autism Spectrum service organization with 50 years of continuous operation (EIN 39-1708201). The organization delivers a portfolio of programs segmented by life stage — Children's Programs, Teen Programs, Adult Programs, Family Programs, and Caregiver & Educator Programs — supplemented by group support, one-on-one individual support, and advocacy services. Its flagship digital offering is the Encompass Online parent training platform, delivered in partnership with Encompass, which provides curriculum on funding access, resource navigation, school system navigation, and life balance, with program costs eligible for coverage through Wisconsin Medicaid Waiver funding for most residents.

The organization's technology footprint is modest and partnership-dependent rather than proprietary: a WordPress-based website maintained by Outlier Brands, the externally-built Encompass Online training platform, Constant Contact for email marketing, and Network for Good for donation processing. There is no in-house engineering or AI/ML capability identified in the source material. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer and community-led, delivered through in-person programs at the Wauwatosa headquarters (Creative Kids Club, Teen Nights, support groups), virtual offerings (Spanish Support Group), the e-commerce storefront at shop-autismunited.org, and a tiered membership program for individuals and educators.

Revenue is generated through five streams: tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations; Medicaid Waiver funding covering the Encompass program; membership dues; fundraising events; and sponsorships/exhibitor fees from the annual Autism eXchange Conference. No revenue figure, headcount, or financial statement is publicly disclosed in the available source data, and the organization operates as an independent nonprofit with no identified parent company, venture capital, or private equity ownership.

Name

Autism United of Wisconsin

Legal name

Autism United of Wisconsin Inc.

Website

https://assew.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Autism United of Wisconsin is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 and based in Wauwatosa, providing autism spectrum services — including age-segmented programs, support groups, advocacy, and the Encompass Online parent training platform — to individuals, families, caregivers, and educators across Wisconsin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Child and Youth Services (62411), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

Keywords

• Autism support services
• Autism spectrum services
• Disability community programs
• Special needs advocacy
• Parent autism training

Headquarters

HQ city

Wauwatosa

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 39-1708201), Autism United of Wisconsin relies on tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donations support the organization's mission of enhancing lives of those touched by autism in Wisconsin.
2. Government Waiver Funding: The organization indicates that costs for their Encompass Online Parent Training program can be covered for most residents via Waiver funding, suggesting they participate in Wisconsin Medicaid waiver programs for disability services.
3. Membership Dues: The organization offers membership options for individuals and educators, suggesting membership fees as a revenue stream providing community access and benefits.
4. Fundraising Events: The organization hosts fundraising events and encourages supporters to organize fundraisers to support their mission of enhancing lives of those touched by autism in the local community.
5. Sponsorships and Exhibitor Fees: The Autism eXchange Annual Conference offers sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, providing revenue from businesses seeking visibility with the autism community.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Autism United of Wisconsin is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers community-based programs and support services to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families across Wisconsin. Its offerings span age-segmented programs (Children's, Teen, Adult, Family, and Caregiver & Educator Programs), group and individual support, advocacy, and the flagship Encompass Online Parent Training platform, alongside the annual Autism eXchange Conference.

Product overview

Autism United of Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) serving as Wisconsin's largest Autism Spectrum service organization for 50 years. The organization provides a portfolio of programs organized by age group: Children's Programs, Teen Programs, Adult Programs, Family Programs, and Caregiver & Educator Programs. The flagship digital offering is Encompass Online, an online parent training platform covering funding assistance, resource connections, school navigation, and life balance. Additional services include Group Support, Individual Support, and Advocacy. The organization hosts the annual Autism eXchange Conference and maintains membership, volunteer, and donation programs for community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Autism eXchange Annual Conference: Annual conference event for the autism community featuring attendee registration, sponsorship, and exhibitor opportunities.
• Encompass

Products and services

• Encompass Online Parent Training

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EncompasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEncompass is featured as a key partner providing the Online Parent Training program. The logo is displayed prominently on the homepage indicating a collaborative relationship in delivering online training and resources to parents of children with autism. The program cost can be covered for most Wisconsin residents via Waiver funding.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including autism support across the lifespan. Comparable mission scope (children, adults, families, caregivers) but with a broader disability mandate and national footprint.
• The Arc: National organization advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including autism. Comparable as a nonprofit serving people with autism and their families with education, advocacy, and direct supports.
• Autism Speaks: One of the largest autism advocacy and research organizations in the U.S. Comparable as a nonprofit providing autism resources, advocacy, and support services to individuals and families across the lifespan.
• National Autism Association: National autism advocacy and support nonprofit focused on safety, treatment access, and family support. Comparable as a peer nonprofit serving autism families across the U.S.
• Autism Society of America: National autism advocacy and support organization with a network of state and local affiliates. Comparable as a peer autism support nonprofit, though it operates at a national scale rather than a single-state focus like Autism United of Wisconsin.

Direct peers

• May Institute: Nonprofit provider of behavioral health services for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities across the lifespan. Comparable as a multi-state nonprofit delivering direct autism programs for children, teens, and adults.
• Organization for Autism Research: Nonprofit focused on applied autism research and family education. Comparable as an autism-focused education and resource organization, though more research-oriented than service-delivery oriented.
• GiGi's Playhouse: National network of community-based centers delivering free programming to individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities including autism. Highly comparable as a peer community-led, program-based nonprofit with multi-age programming.

Regional players

• ACR Health / Wisconsin autism services: Regional Wisconsin-based provider of disability and autism services. Comparable geographic focus on Wisconsin but with a broader disability service mandate rather than autism specialization.
• Family Voices of Wisconsin: Wisconsin nonprofit supporting families of children with disabilities including autism. Comparable regional focus and family-support mission for families navigating services and funding like Wisconsin's Medicaid waiver programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AutismUnitedWI
• Facebookfacebook.com/AutismUnitedWI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autism-united-wi

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Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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