AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Autism Science Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to autism research and support. In 2024, it distributed a total of $426.3K across 33 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to grantmaking. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with potential grantees through invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via 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
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$521.7K
21%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
DAVIS, CA
$348.8K
14%
REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CA
$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
Matched grants only
Grantee
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.