Lakewood, CO

ALTA VISTA CENTER FOR AUTISM

EIN 30-0199263

Health & Wellness Disability Services & Support People with disabilities Children & youth Patients & families Seniors

Mission

We are dedicated to celebrating the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum through learning, support, and solutions by building innovative, individualized programs and cultivating meaningful, impactful relationships with individuals, families, and communities we serve.

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

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About ALTA VISTA CENTER FOR AUTISM

Alta Vista Center for Autism (doing business as Firefly Autism) is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2003 that provides integrated therapy, education, and family support for autistic individuals across the lifespan. The organization operates center-based programs, home and community services, training for professionals and caregivers, adult groups, and seasonal programs to support learning, independence, and quality of life. Firefly Autism emphasizes assent- and values-based practices and serves people from early childhood through older adulthood, with specialized adult services that address an identified gap in long-term supports. Under professional leadership, the organization has expanded program scale and measurement of client and family outcomes in recent years to inform services and demonstrate impact.

Notable achievements

Established comprehensive, lifespan services

Founded in 2003 as Alta Vista Center for Autism (now Firefly Autism), the organization grew from a small center to an integrated service provider offering ABA-informed therapy, speech/occupational/physical interventions, center-based education, home supports, and adult services.

Measured improvements in caregiver and family outcomes

Independent impact measurement (QREM, 2024) reported significant gains for families engaged with the organization, including a reported 28% year-over-year improvement in overall caregiver-reported quality of life and strong increases in caregiver confidence with longer program tenure.

Major expansion of reach (2025 impact)

In its most recent impact reporting the organization reported substantial growth in measured reach, reporting it directly impacted thousands of individuals (over 3,000 people reached through direct services and professional training) as it expanded services and training capacity.

At a glance

Total assets: $7.8M
Annual revenue: $6.1M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 30-0199263
Location: Lakewood, CO
Website: www.fireflyautism.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

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

Recognition

Maintains a public nonprofit profile and high third-party rating (Charity Navigator profile showing a four-star/95% metric-level profile).

Subject of an independent impact evaluation (QREM, 2024) documenting improvements in family quality of life and caregiver skill confidence associated with program participation.

Recipient of philanthropic and foundation support for program enhancements (examples include foundation grants to support sensory-gym and playground upgrades and community partnerships to expand services).

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