AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION

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The Autism Science Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, New Jersey, and North Carolina, having distributed a total of $426.3K across 33 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model for engagement. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SUPPORT AUTISM RESEARCH AND PROVIDE FUNDING TO SCIENTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTING AUTISM RESEARCH; EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND ABOUT ADVANCES IN AUTISM RESEARCH; SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE DISORDER.
Cause Areas
1
Autism
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
$521.7K
21%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
$348.8K
14%
REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
$196.3K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$35K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION?
No. AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION give?
AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New Jersey, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $426 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, and REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION?
AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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