PFA
BY THE
NUMBERS
19,980
INDIVIDUALS SERVED
HELP LINE
SUPPORTED
900
INDIVIDUALS
with
RESOURCES & REFERRALS
RECREATIONAL
EVENTS
FREE OF CHARGE
IN A
JUDGEMENT
5,000
FREE ZONE
5,940
LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRST RESPONDERS, & HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TRAINED
SAFETY
PROGRAM
REACHED
450
INDIVIDUALS
RESOURCE CENTER
SERVED
8,590
MARYLAND
FAMILIES
YOUR
SUPPORT
MAKES ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS POSSIBLE
COMMUNITY
EVENTS
PFA’s Community programs focus on growing relationships and educating all Maryland citizens to increase awareness, acceptance and belonging for individuals and their support networks. Additionally, PFA’s Community programs provide events for individuals and their support networks to engage and enjoy social opportunities throughout Maryland, fostering a sense of belonging for all.
SAFETY PROGRAMS
PFA’s Safety programs offer education and practical training in the most prevalent safety areas to reduce and prevent the risk of injury and danger. Programs include public awareness & education on wandering & elopement/drowning, training for swim instructors and lifeguards, swim lesson scholarships, mock traffic stops, and first responder training.
RESOURCE
PFA's Resource programs offer information and develop guidance for individuals and their support networks in locating providers and information to meet their immediate needs. This is done through a variety of tools, such as a Help Line, website, provider directory, community events, parent/caregiver education, and PFA Tips articles.
FUNDRAISING
ACROSS MARYLAND
Pathfinders for Autism’s donors are integral to our mission. The generosity of individuals, foundations and corporations support our programs, enabling us to serve the autism community across Maryland. Special events (such as the Annual Golf & Pickleball Tournaments, Run Wild for Autism, Lift Autism, and Jazzercise for Autism) helps us continue to offer the opportunity to bring awareness to families while raising funds. Every dollar raised help us continue to offer our programs to the autism community throughout Maryland.
FINANCIALS
Audited financials for the year ending September 30, 2023
A copy of our most recent financial statements is available upon request.
MESSAGE
FROM OUR PRESIDENT
2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE
BOARD
B.J. Surhoff
President, Pathfinders for Autism
Carin Lazarus
Vice President, Pathfinders for Autism
President and CEO, Media Star Promotions
Bruce L. Schindler
Treasurer, Pathfinders for Autism
President, Bob Davidson Ford Lincoln
Rebecca Faye Smith Galli
Secretary, Pathfinders for Autism
Author, Columnist
Carol Dalton
Senior Vice President, M&T Bank
H. Bradley Donovan
Crestline Summit
Andrew T. Giddens
Senior Vice President, Wealth Director, PNC Private Bank
Gus Kalaris
Founder and Owner, Constantine Wines, Axios Wine, Kalaris Family Vineyards
Kevin P. LaTulip, Jr.
Chair, Financial Services Transactions Practice Group,
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Rick Opfer
Founder and Owner, Opfer Auctioneers
Helen Shafer
Founder & President, The Shafer Center
Polly Winde Surhoff
Alicia Wopat
Alisa Rock
Emeritus Board
Linda Carter-Ferrier, 2009-2019
In Memoriam
REBECCA RIENZI
Executive Director
TRISH KANE
Deputy Director
NEAL LICHTER
Program Director
SHELLY McLAUGHLIN
Program Director
VINCE FIDUCCIA
Development Director
NIKKI STOKES
Resource Center Coordinator
BILL FREEMAN
Development Manager
TRAINING TEAM
ERIC KANE
GLENN MYERS
CPL(RET) JANELLE MYERS
JOSH SMITH
TOM WHALEN
SPECIAL PROJECTS
MASON SURHOFF
Program Intern
KATIE RAMIREZ
Business Development Consultant
CONOR WADE
Donor Appreciation Artisan