This organization files Form 990, which has no section for application policy. Its filings cannot say either way.
The latest filing we hold carries no statement about applications. That is not the same as closed: public-charity Form 990s have no field for it, and many foundations leave the section blank.
Grants paid by year
Total assets by year
Where the money went · FY2025
Form 990 splits expenses into program services, management and fundraising. The split is self-reported, and a grantmaker, a research institute and a direct-service nonprofit book the same work differently. A line the return does not carry reads "not available"; it is never counted as zero.
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 990 | $90,910 | $107,061 | $101,657 | $534,839 | $534,839 |
| FY2024 | 990 | $181,328 | $62,753 | $60,888 | $550,990 | $550,990 |
Figures are as reported on the e-filed return, with no restatement. Fiscal years are the funder's own tax year, labelled by the calendar year the period ends in. A blank line means the return does not carry that figure; a real zero shows as $0. When an amended return replaces an original, every figure here uses the amended return. The original is not shown. Giving is what the funder actually paid out toward its charitable purpose in the year (qualifying distributions on Form 990-PF, charitable disbursements otherwise). Assets are what it holds; giving is what moves.
Recipient focus areas
Where recipients are
Based on the 80% of grant rows we could match to an organization record. The rest stay as reported. The IRS assigns the NTEE category when it grants exemption. It often reflects the original filing, not today's giving.
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AspiritechEvanston, IL | In FY 2024, HAAPE paid Aspiritech for two separate cohorts that trained autistic adults in quality assurance. There were 16 graduates, of which 13 have accepted career positions. In addition, HAAPE paid to establish and maintain the Aspiritech Academy database as part of the "HAAPE Hub." This revolutionary digital platform is a joint effort with Aspiritech and will formulate and maintain a specific database designed to connect operating partners, employers, and jobseekers across the autism employment ecosystem. Additional payments to Aspiritech will cover two more training cohorts to take place in FY 2025, covering certain aspects of cybersecurity. We expect that at least 90% of those who successfully complete the courses will obtain appropriate and sustainable career opportunities. Finally, HAAPE provided seed funding ($25,000) for development of the 10-week Cybersecurity Academy for Autistic people. This development is completed, and a pilot cohort is underway. | $81,025 | 2025 |
Recipients are shown as the funder wrote them on the return. A recipient with a link was matched to an organization record; the rest stay as reported and are never guessed.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Rothman | Chief Executive Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Connie Alden | President | 25 | $0 |
| Richard Bentley | Chief Financial Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Maria Jacobo | Vice President Marketing/Fundraising |
From the officer list on the latest e-filed return. Compensation is as reported there; a blank means the return carries no figure.
| Uniquely Abled ProjectValley Village, CA | The two $10,000 grants pay for the license fees from the Uniquely Abled Project to teach a 6-week in-person training program at (1) Palm Beach State College and (2) the AmSkills, Inc. Training Center in Tampa, FL. These programs are designed to teach qualified adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder the fundamentals to become a Computer Network Control (CNC) machine operator. Follow up includes finding full-time career employment for all graduates of the program. | $20,000 | 2024 |
| AspiritechEvanston, IL | The $20,000 grant pays for a 6-week virtual training program at North Carolina State University taught by Aspiritech Academy personnel. This course is open to qualified students diagnosed with ASD who must first apply and then be accepted into the program. The course curriculum includes software testing and data analysis and prepares the students to enter the workforce. Follow up includes finding internships and/or full-time career employment for all graduates of the program. | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Uniquely Abled ProjectValley Village, CA | The $10,000 payment covers the license fee from the Uniquely Abled Project to teach a 16-week in-person training program at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. This is the fourth license that HAAPE has funded such that Drexel joins Broward College, Palm Beach State College and AMSkills, Inc., where autistic adults can learn how to become a Computer Network Control (CNC) Operator. Once a student successfully completes the course, follow up includes finding full-time career employment for all graduates of the program. For the training of CNC operators, our investment activity actually slowed somewhat because of the difficulty in coordinating an appropriate and sustained teaching infrastructure with qualified instructors, as the process is necessarily slow. Hopefully there will be more opportunities to expand this program in the near future. | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Broward CollegeMiramer, FL | HAAPE's strategic partner, Broward College, has developed a self-teaching computer program that progressively explains various aspects of supply chain management and logistics. The overall course consists of 8 separate modules that focus on different subjects falling under the supply chain umbrella. Students can take each course at their own pace and at a remote location. Students must pass a test which is given at the end of each section. Those who pass any of the 8 courses receive their official certification and can then qualify for career opportunities. Since supply chains in the United States have been seriously disrupted by the Covid pandemic in 2020-21 and by the tariff negotiations in 2025, manufacturing and service-related companies are very interested in hiring these graduates. In FY 2024, HAAPE provided scholarships for 23 students covering 40 separate certifications. | $6,700 | 2025 |
| 20 |
| $0 |
| James Foley | Vice President Business Development/Growth | 12 | $0 |
| Barbara Slutsky | Executive Board Secretary | 12 | $0 |
| Dean Wood | Board Member/Workforce Development | 2 | $0 |
| Harvey Gaffen | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Hernan Millan | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Rubinstein | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Lawrence Fung | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Mikel Briggs | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Pam Kipsimalis | Chief Legal Counsel | 2 | $0 |
| Bonny Gaffen | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Margaret Brown | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Ivan Rosenberg | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Danny Combs | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Begel | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Thorpe | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Tara May | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Kristy Chambers | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Nearest by size, location and giving pattern in the database. Geography weighs heavily. Treat it as a starting list, not a ranking of fit.
Form 990 · FY2024 · period ending Jun 30, 2024IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202432359349301858
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