Spectrum Fusion

Tax-deductible

Houston, TX501(c)(3)Since 2017Human ServicesEIN 82-2367027

Spectrum Fusion's mission is to improve the lives of adults on the autism spectrum by unlocking their potential. The organization fosters belonging, builds authentic community, collaborates across sectors, and empowers individuals to find purpose.

501(c)(3) charity; gifts are tax-deductible.
85¢ of each $1 spent went to programs.
Run by 2 volunteers and 13 employees.
Mission: Form 990 Part I, line 1 · Status: IRS Pub. 78 · Programs: Part IX · People: Part I, lines 5–6

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FY2025 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
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IRS status
501(c)(3)
not on the IRS revocation list
Looks good: listed by the IRS and not on the revocation list.
IRS BMF · Auto-Revocation List
Tax-deductible gifts
Yes
Donations are tax-deductible
Looks good: the IRS lists gifts to it as deductible.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS BMF
Latest return
FY2025
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2025, 1 tax year back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file · Filing history
Surplus or deficit
2 of 2
filings with a surplus
Average surplus $98K a year · 37% of revenue · last 2 filings
Looks good: a surplus in 2 of the last 2 filings.
Pt I · Ln 19 · 2 filings
Spent on programs
85%
of spending
Looks good: 85% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Cash reserves
17 mo
of spending, in cash
Looks good: 17.2 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Named funders
1
named funder · $10K
Fine: 1 funder names it on their filings; under 3.
Funders’ Sch. I, 990-PF
Liabilities
$33K
11% of total assets
Looks good: liabilities are 11% of assets; 50% or less.
Pt X · Ln 26
Independent board members
5
of 5 voting members
Looks good: 5 of 5 voting members are independent, a majority.
Pt VI · Ln 1a–1b
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Revenue
$303K
+30% vs prior year
Spent
$202K
To programs
85%
Net assets
$255K
By yearFY2020–FY2025
Revenue
$303K
FY2025▲ +30%
Revenue by fiscal year
FY2020$92K
FY2021$169K
FY2022$176K
FY2023$123K
FY2024$233K
FY2025$303K
Expenses
$202K
FY2025▲ +47%
Expenses by fiscal year
FY2020Not on file
FY2021Not on file
FY2022Not on file
FY2023Not on file
FY2024$137K
FY2025$202K
Net assets
$255K
FY2025▲ +66%
Net assets by fiscal year
FY2020$92K
FY2021$108K
FY2022$95K
FY2023$59K
FY2024$154K
FY2025$255K

From the FY2025 Form 990 · see the original

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Is it real?

Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2025. IRS ruling in Jul 2018.

IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File

Where the money goes

85 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.

Program services 85% · $171K Management & general 12% · $23K Fundraising 4% · $7K

Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.

Who runs it and what they're paid

5 people listed on the 990.

Part VII, Section A · reportable compensation
President
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
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Questions the 990 asks

The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.

  • Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2Yes
  • Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aNo

Programs and updates

Helps autistic adults achieve their full potential.

Provided by the organization

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3 program services account for $156K of program spending, described in the organization's own filed words · FY2025.
01

Spectrum Fusion Studios

This program enhances learning and skills in media production and video editing. This allows Spectrum Fusion to hire adults on the autism spectrum with relevant degrees and offer pathways to independence.

$104Kprogram expense
02

Spectrum Fusion Community

The services provided by the Spectrum Fusion Community Program include social groups that offer opportunities for social connection and relationship building, foster a sense of belonging, and develop common interests. Four groups are provided to our community members.

$35Kprogram expense
03

Neurodiversity

Spectrum Fusion is creating social impact enterprises as a platform for participants in the program with skills in writing, graphic art, photography, videography, filmmaking, editing, and product development. The enterprises will provide the resources, mentoring, and support for these individuals to develop intellectual properties.

$17Kprogram expense

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Funders

Who pays for it.

From grant filings on record. Receipts are incomplete: individual donors are never listed.

Grants

Schedule I · funders on record
Grants received · FY2024
Total grants receivedfrom 1 funder$10K

By the numbers

The FY2025 990, line by line.

1The main four
Money inPt VIII
$303K
Ln 12
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$269K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$21K
Other incomeLn 4–11$13K
Money outPt IX
$202K
Ln 25
Programscol B$171K
Managementcol C$23K
Fundraisingcol D$7K
Owns and owesPt X
$255K
net assets · Ln 32
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$288K
Total assetsLn 16$288K
LiabilitiesLn 26$33K
PeoplePt VI, VII
5
listed · VII A
PaidVII A0
Voting boardVI 1a5
IndependentVI 1b5
2In more detail
Revenue in detailPt VIII
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$269K
Noncash giftsLn 1g$29K
Fundraising eventsLn 1c$187K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$21K
Other incomeLn 4–11$13K
Total revenueLn 12$303K
Assets in detailPt X, end of year
CashLn 1$288K
Cash and savings togetherLn 1–2$288K
Total assetsLn 16$288K
LiabilitiesLn 26$33K
Net assetsLn 32$255K
OperationsPt I, VI
EmployeesI 513
VolunteersI 62
Fiscal year endsHeaderDecember
Conflict-of-interest policyVI 12aYes
Whistleblower policyVI 13No
Records policyVI 14No
3Year over year
Balance sheet, start vs end of yearPt X · col A, B
LineStart FY25End FY25
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$187K$288K
Total assetsLn 16$187K$288K
LiabilitiesLn 26$33K$33K
Net assetsLn 32$154K$255K
4Every line
Statement of functional expensesPt IX · every line
LineTotalProgramsManagementFundraising
Other salaries and wagesLn 7$99K$99K
Payroll taxesLn 10$20K$20K
Legal feesLn 11b$256$256
Other fees for servicesLn 11g$9K$9K
Office expensesLn 13$7K$7K
Information technologyLn 14$5K$5K
Conferences, conventions and meetingsLn 19$10K$10K
InsuranceLn 23$2K$2K
Other expenses (24a–d)Ln 24$49K$42K$7K
Total functional expensesLn 25$202K$171K$23K$7K

Filing history

YearMoney inMoney outIn minus outNet assetsDownload
FY2025 Latest Viewing $303K$202K$101K$255K 990 PDF
FY2024 $233K$137K$95K$154K 990 PDF
FY2023 $123K$59K 990 PDF
FY2022 $176K$95K 990 PDF
FY2021 $169K$108K 990 PDF
FY2020 $92K$92K 990 PDF

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Schedules filed Part IV

III · Programs I · Grants R · Related orgs G · Fundraising L · Interested persons A · Public support F · Foreign M · Noncash
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Part VIII · Statement of revenue $302,847 across 7 lines filed
VIII-1c Fundraising events$186,803
VIII-1f All other contributions, gifts and grants$82,215
VIII-1g Noncash contributions (included above)$29,463
VIII-1h Total contributions, gifts and grants$269,018
VIII-2a-f Program service revenue, itemized rows (sum of 2a–2f as filed)Related to mission $20,796$20,796
VIII-8 Net income from fundraising eventsExcluded from tax $13,033$13,033
VIII-12 Total revenueRelated to mission $20,796 · Unrelated business $0 · Excluded from tax $13,033$302,847
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $201,556 across 9 lines filed
IX-7 Other salaries and wagesPrograms $99,108$99,108
IX-10 Payroll taxesPrograms $20,287$20,287
IX-11b Legal feesManagement $256$256
IX-11g Other fees for servicesManagement $9,160$9,160
IX-13 Office expensesManagement $6,523$6,523
IX-14 Information technologyManagement $4,970$4,970
IX-19 Conferences, conventions and meetingsPrograms $9,531$9,531
IX-23 InsuranceManagement $2,353$2,353
IX-24 Other expenses (24a–d)Programs $41,921 · Fundraising $7,447$49,368
IX-25 Total functional expensesPrograms $170,847 · Management $23,262 · Fundraising $7,447$201,556
Part X · Balance sheet $288,259 assets, 7 lines filed
X-1 Cash, non-interest-bearingStart of year $186,968$288,259
X-16 Total assetsStart of year $186,968$288,259
X-25 Other liabilitiesStart of year $33,000$33,000
X-26 Total liabilitiesStart of year $33,000$33,000
X-27 Net assets without donor restrictionsStart of year $153,968$255,259
X-32 Total net assets or fund balancesStart of year $153,968$255,259
X-33 Total liabilities and net assetsStart of year $186,968$288,259
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $255,259 net assets at year end
XI-1 Total revenue$302,847
XI-2 Total expenses$201,556
XI-3 Revenue less expenses$101,291
XI-4 Net assets at start of year$153,968
XI-9 Other changes in net assets$0
XI-10 Net assets at end of year$255,259

Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2025 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File

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