For Autistic Kids Foundation
Broaden public awareness and understanding of autism.
For Autistic Kids Foundation at a glance
In short: For Autistic Kids Foundation gave $480K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $480,000
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $80,000
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $52,500
- Total assets
- $4,337,166
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who For Autistic Kids Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Giant Steps Illinois Inc ($150K). Together the top 6 received $480K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 15 grants of 31 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How For Autistic Kids Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $455K (2020) to $480K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $480K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Giant Steps Illinois Inc Lisle, IL | — | $150,000 |
| Have Dreams Park Ridge, IL | — | $150,000 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation Downers Grove, IL | — | $55,000 |
| Autism Research Institute San Diego, CA | — | $50,000 |
| Ascendigo Aytism Services Inc Carbondale, CO | — | $50,000 |
| Helping Adults with Autism Perform Weston, FL | — | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,337,166 | $1,116,306 | $582,250 | $480,000 | 6 | $173,488 |
| 2023 | $3,825,892 | $1,157,786 | $572,035 | $475,000 | 6 | $113,962 |
| 2022 | $3,217,227 | $999,804 | $518,093 | $469,000 | 7 | $24,084 |
| 2021 | $2,735,580 | $869,713 | $485,232 | $455,000 | 6 | $1,443 |
| 2020 | $2,351,134 | $798,146 | $479,243 | $455,000 | 6 | $6,912 |
About For Autistic Kids Foundation
Based on IRS filings
For Autistic Kids Foundation is a public charity, based in Glenview, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $480K. Net investment income was $173K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
For Autistic Kids Foundation is led by Richard L. Abt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard L. Abt
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Abt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Hannon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Abt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Greenspahn
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Phil Hannon (2020–2022) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about For Autistic Kids Foundation
How much does For Autistic Kids Foundation give each year?
For Autistic Kids Foundation gave $480K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $475K across 6 grants.
What is For Autistic Kids Foundation's typical grant size?
For Autistic Kids Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $52,500, and its average grant was $80,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does For Autistic Kids Foundation give grants?
For Autistic Kids Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and Colorado (10%).
Who are For Autistic Kids Foundation's largest grantees?
For Autistic Kids Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Giant Steps Illinois Inc ($150,000), Have Dreams ($150,000) and Advocate Charitable Foundation ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is For Autistic Kids Foundation?
For Autistic Kids Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is For Autistic Kids Foundation's EIN?
For Autistic Kids Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0005171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 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 14, 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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