Ways To Give
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Looking to provide support to the Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania? Contribute to the cause through donations, becoming involved with our fundraisers, or volunteering for an event today!
Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with 1 in 44 children diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder. The Autism Society works every day to measurably improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by Autism. By donating today, you can enact change and help us in our mission to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.
We depend 100% on fundraising dollars. All gifts stay in our local area.
Your tax-deductible gift to the Autism Society NWPA will help fund out therapeutic programs, activities, educational training, and family supports. We welcome the community’s willingness to help promote Autism Acceptance while making a difference in the lives of our families and their loved ones.
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Donate by mail (check):
Please complete this form and mail it with your donation.
Please make checks payable to:
Autism Society NWPA
Send your form and donation to:
Autism Society NWPA
3308 State Street
Erie, PA 16508
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Our founding families raised money in the 1980s to make their vision of creating a supporting organization for those on the autism spectrum a reality. Today, you can build on their legacy by making a lasting impact for today’s families.
ASNWPA Membership
With your support through an annual membership, we will continue to grow and build a strong foundation for ALL our loved ones living with Autism. Autism Society NWPA has connected families to the resources they need through education, advocacy, community and therapeutic programming, and referrals.
Membership Benefits
- Discount pricing for monthly events
- ASNWPA merchandise discounts 5% to 25%
- Discount registration for programs
- Member-only appreciation events
- Early access to registration
Become A Champion
Did you know, our brandmark represents the power of connection? The threads represent individuality and unique experiences; these are simultaneously interconnected and woven into the greater community. When “woven” together, these threads create a stronger, more resilient “fabric” of people working together for the Autism community.
The Autism Society has many sponsorship opportunities throughout the year for you, your company, or your foundation to get involved. We offer a variety of mutually beneficial packages.
- Family Center Champion $20,000
Walk Cultivator (up to 10 Walk registrations, complimentary vendor table, & opportunity to hang a banner at the event. Logo included in advertising.
VIP Fundraiser – banner at event & 10 complimentary tickets
Logo on website for one year - Family Event Champion $16,000
Logo on website for one year, monthly social media shoutout with event, signage at event registration tables - Fundraiser Champion $10,000
Walk Cultivator (up to 10 Walk registrations, complimentary vendor table, & opportunity to hang a banner at the event. Logo included in advertising.
VIP Fundraiser – banner at event & 10 complimentary tickets - Brick & Mortar Champion $5,000
Logo included with: yard sign in front of building & on website for one year
Shoutout in newsletters and social media - Sparkle Champion $5,000
Logo included with: yard sign in front of building & on website for one year
Shoutout in newsletters and social media - Quarterly Event Champion $4,000
Logo included one quarter (3 months) with: website, all event marketing for the quarterly events, social media shoutouts with events within those 3 months
Signage at the quarterly event registration tables - Valued Friend Champion $2,600
Announcements & Logo included with: walk apparel
Tee sign annual golf tournament
4 complimentary Reverse Raffle tickets!
Annual social media shoutout - Feed the Kids $2,400
Weekly transition program announcement; listed on program webpage;
Acknowledged in the Spring & Fall newsletter - Sponsor a Family $500
Acknowledgement of family sponsor listed on website
Will be found on the “Family Support” page with membership information
Planned Gift
Major and gift planning are creative ways that enable you to express your personal values by combining your charitable, family, and financial goals. Through thoughtful and deliberate decisions, you plan for tomorrow… today.
Outright gifts enable you to immediately impact those on the autism spectrum. Such gifts include:
- Charitable IRA Rollovers
- Transferring Securities
- Monthly Recurring Gifts
- Corporate or Employer Matches
- Vehicle Donations
Foundation Giving
We can help your foundation meet its philanthropic goals with funding for our evidence-based programs, specially designed educational facilities, family education and networking, and therapeutic life and job skills offerings on the continuum from school to employment.
Planned giving in your trust or estate often offers advantages in terms of tax benefits and ease of transfer. Such gifts may include:
- Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds
- Life Insurance Policies
- Retirement Plan Asses and/or IRAs
- Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
- Annuities (provided the plan continues after death)
- Checking, Savings or Other Accounts
- Tangible Property (art/jewelry)
Beneficiary Designations
To establish the society as beneficiary, contact your insurance company, retirement account holder, financial advisor, or bank to request a beneficiary designation form. In completing the form, use our legal name and federal tax ID below:
Legal Name: Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania
Address: 3308 State Street Erie PA 16508
Federal Tax ID#: 46-1124803
Host an Event or Fundraiser
Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania depends 100% on fundraising dollars to provide supports to individuals and families living with an autism spectrum disorder. We welcome the community’s willingness to help promote autism awareness and funding for our mission. One of the ways to support the Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania is planning and/or sponsoring an event to raise funds for the charity.
Procedures and Guidelines
Please check out our procedures and guidelines form below if interested in hosting a fundraiser.
Event Applications
Ready to host your own fundraiser? Click the button below to start filling out an event form!
Learn About the Issues
Interested in learning more about the issues that could affect the lives of people on the autism spectrum? We will notify you of any important news or legislation that could affect your family.
What is Advocacy? an activity by an individual or group which aims to influence decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions. Advocacy for your family member or self can take place in many different context to include formal and informal. Advocacy is essential to communicate the needs for education, support, job training, housing, and more.
Click the button below to stay up to date with public policies, legislation, and other news related to people living with disabilities.
Become a Volunteer Today
Autism Society NWPA relies on volunteers in order to offer events, fundraisers, and leadership roles. Will you share your time and talents with us? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator (814) 455-3540 or email: volunteer@autismnwpa.org
Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization exempt from Federal tax under section 501c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. “The official registration and financial information of Autism Society – Northwestern Pennsylvania may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.” Our federal tax ID number is 46-1124803.
The Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania does not solicit funds through telemarketing. This ensure the majority of our gifts is used directly to improve the lives of individuals affected by Autism in our local community.
Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania in 2012 separately incorporated and received our 501(c)3 status. We are fiscally and legally wholly independent from Autism Society of America, sharing only the name and brand.
