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Autism Nutrition Research Center
Peoria, AZ · EIN 462932161 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE G84 · Voluntary Health Associations · Small ($100K-$1M) · autismnrc.org
revenue
$277K
expenses
$389K
net assets
$-3K
employees
1
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

ANRC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO: Researching new dietary and nutritional support for ASD. Providing expert information and advice on nutritional issues. Providing the ANRC Protocol, a set of comprehensive guidelines for nutritional support.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Autism Nutrition Research Center (ANRC) conducts research and provides educational resources on the link between nutrition and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They offer nutritional recommendations, information on special diets, and guidance on supplements for individuals with ASD. ANRC also sells its own line of nutritional supplements.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $140K
    Educate and Research new dietary and nutritional support for ASD.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

ANRC App
An application for autism treatment rating.
ANRC Essentials
A line of vitamin/mineral supplements designed to provide comprehensive nutritional support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
ANRC Guidelines
A comprehensive nutritional support protocol for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Nutrition for Autism Webinar
A webinar providing information on nutrition for autism.
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Nutritional Research & Supplement Development 11 activities
    • Conducting and disseminating autism nutrition research
      Conducts research on nutritional interventions for autism, including a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study showing that ANRC Essentials Plus improves nutritional status in children and adults with autism. Also provides 10 evidence-based nutrition recommendations for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and supports prenatal care guidelines for healthy brain development.
    • Conducting research on autism and nutrition
      The organization conducts research, including studies on the efficacy of their supplements in improving nutritional status in individuals with autism, and develops evidence-based guidelines for prenatal care to support healthy brain development.
    • Conducting research on nutrition and autism
      The organization conducts research, including randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies, to develop and evaluate nutritional interventions for individuals with autism. They also provide evidence-based nutrition recommendations and guidelines for prenatal care to support healthy brain development.
    • Conducts and disseminates autism nutrition research
      Conducts clinical research on nutritional interventions for autism, including randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies supporting the efficacy of ANRC Essentials Plus. Develops evidence-based nutrition recommendations for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and prenatal care guidelines to support healthy brain development.
    • Developing and selling nutritional supplements for autism
      The organization develops and sells specialized nutritional supplements, such as ANRC Essentials Plus, which is an improved vitamin/mineral supplement designed for individuals with autism. They also offer a lithium-free version to comply with Canadian regulations.
    • Developing and selling nutritional supplements for autism
      The organization develops and sells specialized vitamin/mineral supplements, such as ANRC Essentials Plus, which have been shown to improve nutritional status in individuals with autism. They also offer a lithium-free version for Canadian customers.
    • Distribution of specialized nutritional supplements
      Produces and sells ANRC Essentials Plus, a vitamin/mineral supplement designed to improve nutritional status in children and adults with autism, available in capsule form that can be opened and used as a powder. Also offers eGift cards redeemable exclusively for products in the ANRC Store.
    • Distribution of specialized nutritional supplements
      Sells ANRC Essentials Plus Capsules, which can be opened and used as a powder, and offers eGift cards for purchase that can be used exclusively on the ANRC Store to access these and other products. Also created a lithium-free version of their multivitamin/mineral to comply with Health Canada’s regulations for Canadian customers.
    • Hosting educational webinars
      The organization hosts webinars, such as the "Nutrition for Autism Webinar," to educate the public on topics related to nutrition and autism.
    • Hosting educational webinars
      The organization hosts webinars, such as the "Nutrition for Autism Webinar," to educate the public on topics related to nutrition and autism.
    • Public education and outreach
      Hosts webinars such as the "Nutrition for Autism Webinar" to educate the public and provides modified product formulations (e.g., lithium-free multivitamins) to meet regulatory requirements in different regions like Canada.
  • Charity Galas and Auctions 4 activities
    • Fundraising and awareness events
      Organizes an annual charity walk at the Phoenix Zoo to raise funds and increase public awareness for autism research.
    • Hosting educational and fundraising events
      Hosts an annual charity walk event at the Phoenix Zoo to raise funds and awareness for autism research and has hosted educational webinars, such as the "Nutrition for Autism Webinar" in March 2026.
    • Organizing charity events
      The organization hosts an annual charity walk event at the Phoenix Zoo to raise funds and awareness for autism research.
    • Organizing charity events for fundraising and awareness
      The organization hosts an annual charity walk event to raise funds and awareness for autism research.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$277K
Contributions & grants$5140%
Program service revenue$277K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$389K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$54K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$57K
Cash$57K
Investments$0
Liabilities$60K
Net assets$-3K
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +23.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 3
  • Elizabeth Geis — Director
  • Eva Gehn — Director
  • James Adams — Director
relationships · 24

who they work with

  • ASU Autism/Asperger's Research Program Partner — Provides a link to ASU Autism/Asperger's Research Program as a research resource.
  • Adams Autism Research Page Partner — Provides a link to Adams Autism Research Page as a research resource.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Collaborates on the Autism/Asperger’s Research Program and co-benefits from funds raised through Zoowalk.
  • Arizona State University Partner — The Autism Nutrition Research Center's vitamin/mineral supplement is the official supplement of ASU's Autism/Asperger's Research Program, and the supplement was demonstrated in a research study at ASU.
  • Arizona State University’s Autism/Asperger’s Research Program Partner — Collaborates on several studies related to nutrition status and nutritional supplements for children with autism.
  • Arkansas Children’s Hospital Partner — Richard Frye, Director of the Autism Multispecialty Clinic at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, collaborates on several studies with the ASU Autism/Asperger’s Research Program.
  • Autism Research Institute Partner — Provides a link to Autism Research Institute's information on special diets.
  • Autismdietitian.com Partner — References Autismdietitian.com as a resource for tips on supplements.
  • Child Mind Institute Partner — Provides a link to an article from Child Mind Institute on autism and picky eating.
  • James B. Adams, PhD. Partner — References a summary of dietary, nutritional, and medical treatments for autism by James B. Adams, PhD.
  • MandiMart Partner — European distributor for Autism Nutrition Research Center, shipping parcels from the Netherlands.
  • Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS) Partner — Highlights The Fellowship Program at Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS) as a resource for finding MAPS trained doctors.
  • Naturedoc.co.uk Partner — References Naturedoc.co.uk as a resource for ideas on hiding kids' vitamins.
  • New York University Partner — Tapan Audhya, a Research Professor at NYU, collaborates on several studies with the ASU Autism/Asperger’s Research Program.
  • Nordic Naturals Partner — Suggests Nordic Naturals junior version of fish oil for children learning to swallow pills.
  • NourishingJoy.com Partner — References NourishingJoy.com as an online resource for making gummy vitamins.
  • OralfloTM Partner — Suggests the OralfloTM pill swallowing cup as an aid for learning to swallow pills/capsules.
  • Phoenix Zoo Partner — Hosts the annual Zoowalk for Autism Research event on its premises.
  • Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Partner — Jessica Mitchell, an Adjunct Faculty member at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, serves as a physician for several studies with the ASU Autism/Asperger’s Research Program.
  • TACA Partner — References TACA as a resource for ideas on helping children take supplements.
  • Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) Partner — Provides a link to Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) for information on going GFCFSF.
  • USPS Partner — Ships all standard orders for Autism Nutrition Research Center.
  • University of Arkansas Partner — Richard Frye, Director of Autism Research at the University of Arkansas, collaborates on several studies with the ASU Autism/Asperger’s Research Program.
  • WellnessMama.com Partner — References WellnessMama.com as an online resource for making gummy vitamins.