FOR AUTISTIC KIDS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The FOR AUTISTIC KIDS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting initiatives for autistic children, having allocated $480K in grants to 12 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO BROADEN THE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF AUTISM AND TO FUND THE RESEARCH FOR THE EARLY DETECTION, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND CURE TO BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH AUTISIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
Cause Areas
2
Autism
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HAVE DREAMS
Park Ridge, IL
$1.8M
33%
Giant Steps Illinois Inc
Lisle, IL
$1.6M
29%
ADVOCATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Downers Grove, IL
$660K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOR AUTISTIC KIDS FOUNDATION?
No. FOR AUTISTIC KIDS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOR AUTISTIC KIDS FOUNDATION give?
FOR AUTISTIC KIDS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Colorado. 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 FOR AUTISTIC KIDS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOR AUTISTIC KIDS FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOR AUTISTIC KIDS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, FOR AUTISTIC KIDS FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $480 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOR AUTISTIC KIDS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FOR AUTISTIC KIDS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include HAVE DREAMS, Giant Steps Illinois Inc, and ADVOCATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOR AUTISTIC KIDS FOUNDATION?
FOR AUTISTIC KIDS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.