San Francisco, CA

MUSIC FOR AUTISM INC

EIN 20-8858821

Health & Wellness Healing & Wellness Programs People with disabilities

Mission

Music for Autism is enhancing quality of life and raising public awareness through autism-friendly, interactive concerts developed specifically for individuals with autism and their families. The organization fully subsidizes every concert to ensure equal access and features professional musicians to create inclusive, sensory-aware performance environments.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About MUSIC FOR AUTISM INC

Music for Autism Inc (FEIN/EIN: 20-8858821) is the U.S. branch of a music-based charity originally founded in the U.K.; it became a U.S. 501(c)(3) in 2007 under founder Robert Accordino. The organization produces free, autism-friendly, interactive concerts — both in-person and virtual — designed to accommodate sensory and social needs so individuals on the autism spectrum and their families can enjoy live music together.

Since 2020 Music for Autism has substantially expanded its virtual concert program (live-streamed performances and archived concerts) while continuing in-person events across multiple states, and it operates a Spotlight Artist program that recognizes musicians who advance the charity’s mission. The organization maintains an active national program staff and a board supplemented by an Honorary Board of distinguished performing artists and partners with schools, libraries, symphonies, and service organizations to reach families and communities.

Notable achievements

U.S. 501(c)(3) Establishment (2007)

Established U.S. operations and federal tax-exempt status in 2007, building on the U.K. origins and enabling nationwide, fully subsidized programming under founder Robert Accordino.

Sustained Virtual Concert Series

Launched and sustained frequent virtual concerts beginning in 2020, delivering dozens of livestreamed concerts and expanding access for families nationwide through online programming and archived performances.

Spotlight Artist Program

Runs an ongoing Spotlight Artist program (established 2009) that honors musicians who deeply support Music for Autism; recent honorees include artists recognized in 2025 and 2026 as part of the charity’s national performance calendar.

At a glance

Total assets: $202K
Annual revenue: $108K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 20-8858821
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: www.musicforautism.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Certified tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity (U.S. federal status since 2007).

International and community recognition, including historic acknowledgment of the parent U.K. charity at 10 Downing Street (2007) and longstanding partnerships with major performing organizations and local service providers.

Honorary Board and artist network that includes prominent classical and performing artists who lend visibility and artistic partnership to the organization’s autism-friendly concert model.

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