Families for Early Autism Treatment

What Families for Early Autism Treatment does

Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1993 in Sacramento, California, providing education, advocacy, resources, and peer support to families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across Northern California. The organization operates as a community hub, connecting families with autism service providers, treatment information, and each other through structured programming. Its primary constituents are parents, family members, and caregivers of children diagnosed with ASD — including Autistic Disorder, PDD-NOS, and Asperger's Syndrome — from infancy through high school age.

FEAT's core offerings are a Parent Mentoring Program that pairs veteran parents with newly diagnosed families, monthly Family Resource Meetings held on the third Wednesday of each month, a lending library (established 1995), social and recreational events (the annual FEAT Family Day, FEAT Walk, and Art/STEM programs), and a comprehensive website resource portal (feat.org) directing families to ABA providers, therapists, dental and medical specialists, regional centers, public agencies, and advocacy resources. The organization publishes a monthly newsletter and a daily online newsletter established in 1997 that reaches over 8,000 subscribers across the United States. FEAT does not operate proprietary technology or AI-driven service delivery; its distribution rests on the website, in-person meetings, community events, and word-of-mouth referrals.

FEAT generates revenue primarily through tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations, foundation grants, and fundraising events such as the annual "Night of Caring" dinner and auction. Historical anchor grants include $75,000 from the Sierra Health Foundation in 1993 (enabling initial ABA workshops) and $220,000 from the California Department of Developmental Services in 1997 (funding Project HOPE at UC Davis Medical Center, which became the MIND Institute). Services are provided free of charge, with suggested donations for events such as the 2026 FEAT Family Day ($15 per person). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and operates with 1-10 employees, relying extensively on volunteers.

Name

Families for Early Autism Treatment

Legal name

Families for Early Autism Treatment Inc

Website

https://feat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) is a Sacramento-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1993 that provides education, advocacy, parent mentoring, and community resources to Northern California families of children with autism spectrum disorder.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism 1:1 Paraprofessional / Aide Support Services (EDAKAKAD)

Keywords

• Autism family support
• Early intervention services
• Special education advocacy
• ABA therapy resources
• Community autism services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

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 and Contributions: FEAT generates revenue primarily through tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. The organization accepts donations via mail (check), PayPal, and United Way workplace giving campaigns. Donations are tax deductible, and the IRS requires non-profits to report donations of $5,000 and above.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FEAT is a nonprofit organization providing education, advocacy, and peer support services for families of children with autism in Northern California. Its core offering combines a comprehensive website resource portal with direct services, including a Parent Mentoring Program that pairs veteran parents with newly diagnosed families, monthly Family Resource Meetings, social and recreational events (FEAT Family Day, FEAT Walk, Art and STEM programs), a lending library, and a monthly newsletter.

Product overview

FEAT is a non-profit organization (not a technology company) offering a unified set of support services for families affected by autism. The core offering consists of a website resource portal providing educational content and directory information, combined with direct services including a Parent Mentoring Program, monthly Family Resource Meetings, social/recreational events (FEAT Family Day, FEAT Walk, Art and STEM programs), a monthly newsletter, and a lending library. These services work together to provide families with treatment guidance, advocacy support, and community connection throughout Northern California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FEAT Website Resource Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 600 children with ASD including Asperger's Syndrome
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alta California Regional Center (ACRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlta California Regional Center serves Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties. FEAT refers families to ACRC for diagnostic assessments and coordinates advocacy support for families navigating regional center services.
• MIND Institute (UC Davis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEAT helped establish the UC Davis Medical Center program (later renamed M.I.N.D. Institute) through a $220,000 grant from Department of Developmental Services in 1997. Project HOPE was established to identify, treat, and cure autism. The MIND Institute is now a leading autism research institution on the West Coast.
• UCLA Clinic for the Behavioral Treatment of ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 1993, therapists from UCLA started coming to Sacramento and provided training workshops to help FEAT families get started. FEAT sponsored students to attend summer training sessions at UCLA, who then returned as Early Intervention Consultants.
• PALS AutismminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPALS Autism is a sponsor of FEAT events including FEAT Family Day.
• Behavior FrontiersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBehavior Frontiers is a sponsor of FEAT events including FEAT Family Day.
• Autism Tissue Program (MIND Institute, NAAR, ASA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombined effort of MIND Institute at UC Davis, NAAR (National Alliance for Autism Research), ASA (Autism Society of America) providing brain tissue for autism research.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Autism Society of America:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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