Eagles Autism Challenge Inc
Eagles Autism Challenge Inc is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania–based public charity that supports autism research and care. The organization raises funds through an annual bike ride and family-friendly 5K run/walk at Lincoln Financial Field, and directs funding to research and community programs.
Eagles Autism Challenge Inc at a glance
In short: Eagles Autism Challenge Inc gave $6.8M across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $175K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,829,734
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $175,121
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $14,496,704
- +41.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Eagles Autism Challenge Inc
- How to Apply
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Investigators apply through the designated research application process for the relevant grant type. Community applicants submit proposals through the community grant application process. The 2026 research rules limit each applicant to one application as principal investigator and one additional role as co-PI, co-investigator, or collaborator at less than 20% effort; applicants for a Pilot or Translational/Interdisciplinary Grant cannot also mentor a postdoctoral fellowship application. Applicants currently funded by the foundation, or on an extension, are ineligible for that 2026 funding round.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Novacare Way, Philadelphia, PA 19145-5900
Phone: (215) 320-5874
Website: https://eaglesautismchallenge.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eagles Autism Challenge Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $5.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 122 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 Pilot and Translational/Interdisciplinary research grants are open worldwide; postdoctoral fellowships are limited to Philadelphia. Community grants are for eligible organizations in the Philadelphia area. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states, with the largest stated shares going to Pennsylvania (33%), Massachusetts (24%), and Georgia (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Eagles Autism Challenge Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2022) to $6.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $6.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Autism Research | $1,168,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Autism Research | $800,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Autism Research | $425,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | Autism Research | $400,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Autism Research | $400,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Autism Research | $400,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Autism Research | $400,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Autism Research | $400,000 |
| University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Autism Research | $400,000 |
| University of Connecticut School of Medicine Farmington, CT | Autism Research | $400,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,496,704 | $14,457,053 | $11,756,742 | $6,829,734 | 39 | $389,597 |
| 2024 | $10,237,517 | $11,146,976 | $10,559,141 | $5,794,075 | 30 | $83,076 |
| 2023 | $8,077,142 | $8,146,600 | $6,467,064 | $4,176,025 | 15 | $52,543 |
| 2022 | $6,648,324 | $7,420,791 | $4,489,242 | $2,350,125 | 20 | $14,189 |
| 2021 | $4,671,801 | $3,218,137 | $4,719,318 | $3,464,196 | 18 | $23,205 |
| 2020 | $6,106,146 | $2,705,264 | $4,476,455 | $3,446,520 | 14 | $55,550 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Eagles Autism Foundation says it supports high-quality, impactful autism research and care, alongside community grants addressing immediate needs. Its research funding includes basic and clinical research on autism spectrum disorders.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Comprehensive Learning Center describes its work as providing education and behavioral services to people with autism and their families. EmpowerU Specialty Fitness says it supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and other special needs through inclusive exercise coaching and related services. A Step Up Academy describes itself as a private school for students with special needs, with an emphasis on autism. These are grantee descriptions, not statements of the funder’s own programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 39 grants totaling $6,829,734. Awards ranged from $6,260 to $1,168,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest listed awards included $1,168,000 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, $800,000 to Emory University, and $425,000 to the University of Michigan; each was designated for autism research. Other listed $400,000 autism research grants went to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Harvard University, MIT, Boston Children’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, University of California San Francisco, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and Washington University School of Medicine.
The funder’s 2026 research opportunities include two-year Pilot Grants and three-year Translational/Interdisciplinary Grants open to investigators worldwide, plus two-year Postdoctoral Fellowships limited to Philadelphia. Its community grants are $5,000–$25,000 and are intended to support local services for people affected by autism. Applicants for community grants must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations in the Philadelphia area serving a direct need in the autism community.
The organization describes a structured review process. Applicants submit formal applications or letters of intent. Research proposals are reviewed against criteria consistent with NIH-CSR standards, including significance, investigator qualifications, innovation, approach, measurable outcomes, and environment. Community proposals are assessed for demonstrated need, direct impact, feasibility, and sustainability. Further due diligence may include site visits and input from qualified professionals and members of the neurodiverse community. Grantees must provide progress reports; the organization also requires a signed letter from the institution’s financial officer confirming that funds were used in line with grant goals and applicable regulations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Lurie as president; Ryan Hammond as executive director; Tina Dorazio as vice president and secretary; Donald Smolenski as vice president and treasurer; and Kirsten Saraceni as scientific programs and inclusion initiatives director.
Eagles Autism Challenge Inc is led by Ryan Hammond, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ryan Hammond
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$179K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Jeffrey Lurie
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Saraceni
Scientific Programs & Inclusion Initiatives Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Smolenski
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Dorazio
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Neva Kelly (2023–2024) — Development Director
- Former: Christina Weiss-Lurie (2020) — Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $182K, to Ryan Hammond (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Eagles Autism Challenge Inc
How much does Eagles Autism Challenge Inc give each year?
Eagles Autism Challenge Inc gave $6.8M across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.8M across 30 grants.
What is Eagles Autism Challenge Inc's typical grant size?
Eagles Autism Challenge Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $175,121, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Eagles Autism Challenge Inc give grants?
Eagles Autism Challenge Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (24%) and Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (10 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants), Cambridge, MA (2 grants) and Wilmington, DE (2 grants).
Does Eagles Autism Challenge Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Eagles Autism Challenge Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Autism Research" (38 grants).
Who are Eagles Autism Challenge Inc's largest grantees?
Eagles Autism Challenge Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ($1,168,000), Emory University ($800,000) and University of Michigan ($425,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eagles Autism Challenge Inc?
Eagles Autism Challenge Inc reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.5M.
What does Eagles Autism Challenge Inc fund?
The Eagles Autism Foundation says it supports high-quality, impactful autism research and care, alongside community grants addressing immediate needs. Its research funding includes basic and clinical research on autism spectrum disorders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eagles Autism Challenge Inc?
Investigators apply through the designated research application process for the relevant grant type. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eagles Autism Challenge Inc's EIN?
Eagles Autism Challenge Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5290310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 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 May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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