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EIN 26-4522309

Autism Science Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
Scarsdale
State
New York
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
G84: Autism
Description
The Autism Science Foundation supports autism research and provides funding to scientists and organizations conducting autism research, educates the public about autism spectrum disorder and advances in autism research, and supports and promotes the needs of individuals and families affected by autism. In 2021, ASF funded six new grants to study the unique effects of COVID-19 on people with autism. They also funded two new baby sibling research consortium sites, UCLA and Emory, to study early signs of autism in the offspring of siblings of people with autism as part of their mission.
Total revenues
$1,231,621
2023
Total expenses
$1,254,554
2023
Total assets
$850,841
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at Autism Science Foundation

In 2023, asf funded 9 pre- and post-docotral grants and 5 undergraduate research grants. . Developed novel "participate in research" website to match families with studies recruiting partcipants.over 100 studies signed up in the first month. Upgraded our website to better focus on the needs of different Autism stakeholder groups. Launched asf canada and opened up an office in toronto. Collected donations and toys for displaced ukranian children with Autism. Funded first round of suzanne wright acclerator grants to increase the pace of research. Dramatically increased funding for the baby siblings research consortium. Became a global leader in "profound Autism" advocacy and funded the first ever grants focused on profound Autism.

Grants made by Autism Science Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Regents Univ of CaliforniaPost-Undergrad Grant$60,000
Johns Hopkins University (JHU)Post-Doc Grant$50,000
Regents of the University of California at San DiegoPost-Doc Grant$50,000
...and 5 more grants made

Who funds Autism Science Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
MJS FoundationGift To Support for the Day of Learning Event$55,000
Network for GoodUnrestricted$50,531
Simons FoundationAsf Brainnet Outreach Gift$50,000
...and 27 more grants received totalling $454,124

Personnel at Autism Science Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Dr. Alycia HalladayChief Science Officer$157,500
Alison SingerFounder and President$0
Casey Gold-CaseySenior Director of Operations
Katie SimeEvents Director
Alycia Halladay RossPast Chief Science Officer$189,602
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Autism Science Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,528,546
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$17,569
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-315,000
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$506
Total revenues$1,231,621

Form 990s for Autism Science Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-10-25990View PDF
2020-122021-09-08990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from M. B. & Edna Zale Foundation
October 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $55,000 from MJS Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Simons Foundation
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersAutism
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingEndowed supportGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3 Continental Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Westchester County, NY
Website URL
autismsciencefoundation.org/ 
Phone
(914) 552-1580
IRS details
EIN
26-4522309
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G84: Autism
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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