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 primary $140KEducate 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 · 11
what they do
direct service · 5
- Developing and selling nutritional supplements for autism Autism Research and Evidence-Based CareThe 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.
- Distribution of specialized nutritional supplements Autism Research and Evidence-Based CareProduces 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 Autism Research and Evidence-Based CareSells 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 and fundraising events Charity Walk EventsHosts 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.
- Public education and outreach Autism Research and Evidence-Based CareHosts 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.
advocacy · 2
- Fundraising and awareness events Charity Walk EventsOrganizes an annual charity walk at the Phoenix Zoo to raise funds and increase public awareness for autism research.
- Organizing charity events for fundraising and awareness Charity Walk EventsThe organization hosts an annual charity walk event to raise funds and awareness for autism research.
research · 3
- Conducting and disseminating autism nutrition research Autism Research and Evidence-Based CareConducts 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 Autism Research and Evidence-Based CareThe 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.
- Conducts and disseminates autism nutrition research Autism Research and Evidence-Based CareConducts 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.
capacity building · 1
- Hosting educational webinarsThe organization hosts webinars, such as the "Nutrition for Autism Webinar," to educate the public on topics related to nutrition and autism.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Behavioral and alternative supportive strategies for ASD alternative therapies unique to this orgANRC incorporates non-dietary, supportive approaches such as positive reinforcement for supplement adherence and alternative therapies like Epsom salt baths, recommending trials to assess individual benefits.
- Behavioral and practical guidance for supplement administration nutritional guidance unique to this orgANRC provides practical strategies and behavioral support to help caregivers successfully administer supplements to children with ASD, including pill-swallowing techniques, mixing methods, and positive reinforcement.
- Client-Centric Access and Administration client_centric_access unique to this orgThe organization offers flexible access to support products through digital gift cards and provides practical guidance on administering supplements to children, including techniques for swallowing pills and using positive reinforcement.
- Data collection to advance autism nutrition research data_collection_for_research unique to this orgANRC collects anonymized data from clients with informed consent to support ongoing research into the relationship between nutrition and autism, reinforcing its research-driven model.
- Education and guidance on nutritional interventions for autism nutritional guidance unique to this orgANRC provides practical, research-informed guidance to help caregivers administer supplements and navigate dietary strategies, emphasizing educational support over medical intervention while addressing common challenges like pill swallowing, dosing, and dietary adaptations.
- Educational Support and Consulting educational_support unique to this orgThe organization provides educational information and consulting services on health, nutrition, and wellness related to autism, emphasizing that these services are for educational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
- Evidence-based Nutritional Intervention evidence_based_nutrition unique to this orgThe organization develops and recommends nutritional supplements and dietary guidance based on scientific research and studies to address the specific needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder, aiming to improve nutritional status, mood, and neurological health.
- Evidence-based education and consulting services evidence-based practice unique to this orgANRC delivers educational resources and consulting services grounded in current research and ANRC guidelines, focusing on health, nutrition, and wellness for individuals with autism, while clearly distinguishing educational support from medical care.
- Evidence-based practice and research through data collection evidence-based practice unique to this orgANRC grounds its recommendations in scientific research and contributes to ongoing inquiry by collecting anonymized client data with consent, supporting the development of evidence-based guidelines for prenatal and autism-related nutritional care.
- Flexible access to autism support products via digital gift cards flexible-access model unique to this orgANRC provides digital gift cards to enable convenient and dignified access to autism support products through the ANRC Store, allowing individuals and families to choose what best meets their needs.
- Flexible access to autism support products via digital gift cards flexible-access model unique to this orgANRC increases accessibility and autonomy by providing digital gift cards that allow families to conveniently obtain autism support products through the ANRC Store, reflecting a client-centered distribution model.
- Nutrition-focused autism support through evidence-based supplementation evidence-based supplementation unique to this orgThe organization centers its approach on the critical connection between nutrition and autism, developing and recommending supplements grounded in scientific research to address common nutritional deficiencies and support neurological health in individuals with ASD.
- Nutrition-focused autism support through evidence-based supplementation evidence-based supplementation unique to this orgThe organization centers its approach on the role of nutrition in supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developing and recommending specific supplements based on scientific research and clinical insights to address common nutritional deficiencies and support neurological health.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
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.