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Autism Strong Foundation

CHARLOTTE, NC EIN: 81-3459371 Website

Autism Strong Foundation provides financial support, community resources, and inclusive programming to empower individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. Our programs promote accessibility to therapeutic services, increase autism awareness, and foster acceptance and inclusion throughout our communities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$924K

-8.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$432K

Grant Count

25

Avg Grant Size

$17K

About Autism Strong Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Autism Strong Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHARLOTTE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $924K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $432K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

CharlotteDurhamFort MillGastoniaGreenvilleHudsonHuntersvilleLake MaryMiamiMooresvilleNashvillePinevilleRaleighRock HillScarsdaleScottsdaleStuart

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$338K$677K$1M$1M2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$923,564$1,011,601$890,950
Revenue$1,144,037$1,161,483$909,201
Expenses$1,230,630$1,002,593$677,554
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$108K$216K$324K$432K0 grants20210 grants20220 grants202325 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Autism Society of NC$83KConnect N Care$40KChrysalis Autism Center$36KIgnited Minds$33KCompleat Kidz Pediatric$19KCarolina Center for ABA$19KMosaic Pediatric Therapy$18KBeyond Behaviors$18KCarolina Therapeutics$17KThe Cyzner Institute$16K

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

24<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

3 open opportunities from Autism Strong Foundation

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Autism Society of NC ($83,200), Connect N Care ($40,338), Chrysalis Autism Center ($35,843).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ABS Kids Nashville, TNSupport for autism programs$11,750
Autism 360 Scarsdale, NYSupport for autism programs$12,630
Autism Society of NC Raleigh, NCSupport for autism programs$83,200
Beyond Behaviors Hudson, WISupport for autism programs$17,650
Brain Balance Center Pineville, NCSupport for autism programs$6,800
Camp Blue Skies Foundation Charlotte, NCSupport for autism programs$11,900
CAPES Charlotte, NCSupport for autism programs$6,650
Carolina Center for ABA Durham, NCSupport for autism programs$18,550
Carolina Rehabilitation Charlotte, NCSupport for autism programs$6,800
Carolina Therapeutics Fort Mill, SCSupport for autism programs$16,600

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Stephanie Melish Neu…Executive Director$116K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Stephanie Melish NeumanExecutive Director30$115,608
Jon LittleTreasurer2
John NeumanVice President2
Christina WilsonSecretary2
LauRen Merola StragerDirector2
Dallas StragerDirector2
Rudy ThomsPresident2
Rebecca ThomsDirector2
Mark TrippDirector2

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Autism Strong Foundation?

Autism Strong Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHARLOTTE, NC. It holds $924K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Autism Strong Foundation?

As of 2024, Autism Strong Foundation holds $924K in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 25 grants totaling $432K in 2024.

Where does Autism Strong Foundation operate?

Autism Strong Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Autism Strong Foundation award?

In 2024, Autism Strong Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $432K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Autism Strong Foundation's EIN?

Autism Strong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3459371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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