Autism Science Foundation
Autism Science Foundation (ASF) is a public charity based in Scarsdale, New York. It funds scientific research on autism and provides information about autism to the public.
Autism Science Foundation at a glance
In short: Autism Science Foundation gave $426K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $426,333
- +50.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,758
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $2,058,588
- +141.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Autism Science Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 3 Continental Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Phone: (914) 810-9100
Website: https://autismsciencefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Autism Science Foundation
ASF Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship
Autism Science Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
ASF Undergraduate Summer Research Grant
Autism Science Foundation
Amount
US $4,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Baby Siblings Research Consortium (BSRC) Database Grants
Autism Science Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Autism Science Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Regents of the University of California Davis ($98K). Together the top 10 received $416K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 37 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were awarded to recipients in multiple states. California accounted for 39% of grant dollars, followed by New Jersey at 12%, and Connecticut, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania at 8% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Autism Science Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $426K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $426K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of California Davis Davis, CA | Next Gent Sibs Grant and Post-Undergrad Fellowship Grant | $98,000 |
| Rutgers University Piscaraway, NJ | Pre-Doc Grant | $50,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Profound Pilot Grant | $35,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Pre-Doctorate Grant | $35,000 |
| Regents Univ of California Los Angeles, CA | Post-Undergrad Grant | $35,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Profound Pilot Grant | $35,000 |
| Washington University Saint Louis, MO | Profound Pilot Grant | $35,000 |
| University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Profound Pilot Grant | $35,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Next Gent Sibs Grant | $35,000 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Pre-Doctorate Grant | $23,333 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,058,588 | $2,579,702 | $1,457,862 | $426,333 | 11 | $13,408 |
| 2023 | $850,841 | $1,231,621 | $1,254,554 | $284,000 | 8 | $17,569 |
| 2022 | $1,184,550 | $1,210,742 | $1,666,959 | $200,782 | 11 | $5,623 |
| 2021 | $1,178,684 | $1,318,852 | $697,953 | $122,352 | 6 | $258 |
| 2020 | $541,917 | $995,751 | $664,430 | $11,000 | 1 | $1,451 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ASF’s mission is to support autism research through funding and other assistance to scientists and organizations conducting, facilitating, publicizing, and disseminating research. It also provides public information and raises awareness of autism and the needs of affected individuals and families.
ASF funds research across topics including genetic discovery, early warning signs, diagnostic biomarkers, interventions, gender and racial disparities, and service delivery. It also supports early-career researchers through fellowships and other training awards, and describes its priorities as aligned with the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee’s strategic plan. Its 2024 filing describes work that included profound autism pilot grants, the Next Gen Sibs project, and education and support activities for families.
The 2024 grantees included universities and a nonprofit autism services organization. For example, the University of Pennsylvania describes its mission as including research and patient care; Emory University describes its mission as creating, preserving, teaching, and applying knowledge in service of humanity. ELS for Autism Foundation describes its mission as transforming the lives of people with autism and their caregivers through lifetime services and partnerships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, ASF reported 11 itemized grants totaling $426,333. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $98,000, with a median of $35,000. Separately, the filing says ASF funded 16 new grants during 2024.
The largest reported grants included $98,000 to the Regents of the University of California, Davis, for a Next Gen Sibs grant and post-undergraduate fellowship grant; $50,000 to Rutgers University for a pre-doctoral grant; and $35,000 each to Yale University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Regents of the University of California in Los Angeles, the University of Pennsylvania, Washington University, the University of California San Francisco, and Emory University. Other reported awards were $23,333 to Arizona State University and $10,000 to ELS for Autism Foundation.
ASF’s listed programs include pre- and postdoctoral fellowships, undergraduate summer research awards, profound autism pilot grants and pre-doctoral fellowships, and a postdoctoral S.O.S. grant program. Its website lists an October 15, 2026 application deadline for the Post-Doctoral S.O.S. Grant Program. The listed July 2026 deadline for the Suzanne Wright Memorial Research Accelerator Awards and March 2, 2026 deadline for the 2026 Profound Autism Pilot Grants and Pre-doctoral Fellowships have passed. The website lists the next profound autism application cycle for 2027, with an RFA expected in April, applications due in July, and notifications in November. The undergraduate summer research page lists an RFA expected in January 2027 and applications due in early March 2027.
ASF requires mid-term and end-of-grant reports from recipients and monitors their publications and public presentations, according to its 2024 filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alison Singer as president; Jonah Zimiles as chair of the board from June and Scott Badesch as chair through May; Bryan Harkins as treasurer; Lucy Hatchell, Michael Lewis, Joseph Joyce, and Paul Offit as directors; Alycia Halladay Ross as chief science officer; and Casey Gold-Casey as senior director of operations.
Autism Science Foundation is led by Alison Singer, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison Singer
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Badesch
Chair of Board
Director → Chairman of the Board, 2022
Chairman of the Board → Chair of Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonah Zimiles
Chair of Board
Treasurer → Tresurer, 2023
Tresurer → Chair of Board, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Gold-Casey
Senior Director of Operations
Director of Operations → Senior Director of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $113K (2024)
Michael Lewis
Director
Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Offit
Director
Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Joyce
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Hatchell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alycia Halladay Ross
Chief Science Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$178K (2020) → $215K (2024)
Bryan Harkins
Treasurer
Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Alycia Halladay (2023) — Chief Science Officer
- Former: Gregg Ireland (2020–2021) — Chairman of the Board
- Former: Thomas Insel (2020) — Director
- Former: Zena Tamler (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $215K, to Alycia Halladay Ross (Chief Science Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Autism Science Foundation
How much does Autism Science Foundation give each year?
Autism Science Foundation gave $426K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $284K across 8 grants.
What is Autism Science Foundation's typical grant size?
Autism Science Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $38,758, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Autism Science Foundation give grants?
Autism Science Foundation's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New Jersey (12%) and Connecticut (8%).
Does Autism Science Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Autism Science Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Profound Pilot Grant" (4 grants).
Who are Autism Science Foundation's largest grantees?
Autism Science Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Regents of the University of California Davis ($98,000), Rutgers University ($50,000) and Yale University ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Autism Science Foundation?
Autism Science Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does Autism Science Foundation fund?
ASF’s mission is to support autism research through funding and other assistance to scientists and organizations conducting, facilitating, publicizing, and disseminating research. It also provides public information and raises awareness of autism and the needs of affected individuals and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Autism Science Foundation?
Autism Science Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check autismsciencefoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Autism Science Foundation's EIN?
Autism Science Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4522309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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