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Optimal Rhythms Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 46-3704955

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 05, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.OPTIMALACCESS.ORG
1003 Sr 662 WNewburgh, IN 47630

(812) 490-9401

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

21st percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$75,603

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.7% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

8th percentile

-27%

Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

19th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Down

$160,978

Down $60,207 (-27%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$148,132

Down $64,747 (-30%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$12,846

Up $4,540 (+55%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Down

$551,690

Down $104,077 (-16%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$616,437

Up $29,423 (+5.0%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$64,747

Down $133,500 (-194%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth8th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2014: $133,864Liabilities 2014: $45,774Net Assets 2014: $88,0902014Assets 2015: $50,580Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $50,5802015Assets 2016: $8,874Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $8,8742016Assets 2017: $14,975Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $14,9752017Assets 2018: $157,054Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $157,0542018Assets 2019: $48,890Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $48,8902019Assets 2020: $72,038Liabilities 2020: $15,952Net Assets 2020: $56,0862020Assets 2021: $173,498Liabilities 2021: $44,963Net Assets 2021: $128,5352021Assets 2022: $180,582Liabilities 2022: $36,456Net Assets 2022: $144,1262022Assets 2023: $221,185Liabilities 2023: $8,306Net Assets 2023: $212,8792023Assets 2024: $160,978Liabilities 2024: $12,846Net Assets 2024: $148,1322024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$160,978
Liabilities$12,846
Net Assets$148,132
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth19th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2014: $242,382Expenses 2014: $154,291Net Income 2014: $88,0912014Revenue 2015: $259,606Expenses 2015: $297,116Net Income 2015: -$37,5102015Revenue 2016: $199,312Expenses 2016: $241,018Net Income 2016: -$41,7062016Revenue 2017: $238,370Expenses 2017: $232,269Net Income 2017: $6,1012017Revenue 2018: $353,323Expenses 2018: $211,244Net Income 2018: $142,0792018Revenue 2019: $168,970Expenses 2019: $277,134Net Income 2019: -$108,1642019Revenue 2020: $245,541Expenses 2020: $238,345Net Income 2020: $7,1962020Revenue 2021: $456,830Expenses 2021: $384,381Net Income 2021: $72,4492021Revenue 2022: $522,995Expenses 2022: $507,404Net Income 2022: $15,5912022Revenue 2023: $655,767Expenses 2023: $587,014Net Income 2023: $68,7532023Revenue 2024: $551,690Expenses 2024: $616,437Net Income 2024: -$64,7472024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$551,690
Expenses$616,437
Net Income-$64,747
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$553,169
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Optimal rhythms is committed to supporting autistic individuals on the autism spectrum to achieve their maximum potential, while building confidence and independence for their lives. We provide autism training to educators, administrators, therapists, medical professionals, congregations, first responders, etc. Via our school, our camp, our annual conference, and our research. Our programs focus on supporting children and adults challenged by their motor and communication differences.

To optimally support autistic individuals to experience their full potential through access to communication, education, and connection for a good, full, and autonomous life.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$35,760$96,435▲ $60,675
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$185,425$64,543▼ $120,882
Total Assets$221,185$160,978▼ $60,207
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,306$11,523▲ $3,217
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$1,323-
Total Liabilities$8,306$12,846▲ $4,540
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$212,879$148,132▼ $64,747
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$212,879$148,132▼ $64,747
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$221,185$160,978▼ $60,207
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Karyn C DepriestPresidentFT$75,603$75,603

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dan GarrettBoard Member
Karen MaloneBoard Member
Amy MillerSecretary/tr
Scott a DepriestVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$75,582
Program Service Revenue
$440,217
Investment Income
$9,406
Other Revenue
$26,485
All Other Contributions
$32,582
Change in Net Assets
$-64,747
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$359,591
Other Expenses$256,846
Total Fundraising Expense$50,791
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$232,024$64,914$35,671$332,609
Fees for Services Other$44,627$46,297-$90,924
Occupancy-$45,559-$45,559
Office Expenses$6,816$35,666$21$42,503
Advertising$2,785$17,151$11,882$31,818
Fees for Services Accounting$2,956$28,026$459$31,441
Payroll Taxes$17,815$6,409$2,758$26,982
Travel$7,686$1,573-$9,259
Insurance-$5,342-$5,342
Total Functional Expenses$314,709$250,937$50,791$616,437
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$1,479
Fundraising Gross Income$1,386
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Karyn depriest scott depriest president vp/treasurer married”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“A conflict of interest policy is in the operational manual for the organization. Compliance is monitored and enforced by each board member being asked at board appointment and then annually to confirm that they have no conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements for optimal rhythms, inc are made avaible by request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Optimal Rhythms Inc
EIN
46-3704955
Phone
8124909401
Address
1003 SR 662 W, NEWBURGH, IN 47630
Doing Business As
Optimal Access

Signing Officer

Name
Karyn C Depriest
Title
President
Phone
8124909401
Signed
2025-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karyn C Depriest
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
In
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
11
Volunteers
95

Preparer

Firm
Lancaster Schnautz & White Llp
Address
3305 WASHINGTON AVE, EVANSVILLE, IN 47714-0443
Preparer
Jared R Messmann CPA
Phone
8124028007
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Optimal rhythms is committed to supporting autistic individuals on the autism spectrum to achieve their maximum potential, while building confidence and independence for their lives. We provide autism training to educators, administrators, therapists, medical professionals, congregations, first responders, etc. Via our school, our camp, our annual conference, and our research. Our programs focus on supporting children and adults challenged by their motor and communication differences.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“RESEARCH”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Business meals 0 1,890 0 business meals 437 0 0 business meals 2,121 0 0 computer & internet 0 21 0 community field trips 188 0 0 curiculum 31,705 21 0 job supplies 0 2,567 0 contract labor 5,952 41,798 0 access academy technology & software 3,445 0 0 tech support 99 0 0 0 0 0 access family camp supplies 540 0 0 0 0 0 rethinking autism trainings training & resources 140 0 0 total 44,627 46,297 0”

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2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$160,978
Liabilities
$12,846
Net assets
$148,132
Revenue
$551,690
Expenses
$616,437
Net income
-$64,747
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.61$0.13$1.48$5.52$6.16$0.65
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.21$0.08$2.13$6.56$5.87$0.69
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.81$0.36$1.44$5.23$5.07$0.16
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.73$0.45$1.29$4.57$3.84$0.72
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.16$0.56$2.46$2.38$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.00$0.49$1.69$2.77$1.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.57$0.00$1.57$3.53$2.11$1.42
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.15$2.38$2.32$0.06
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$1.99$2.41$0.42
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$0.51$2.60$2.97$0.38
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.34$0.46$0.88$2.42$1.54$0.88