Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development
Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $62.
Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development at a glance
In short: Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development gave $18K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $3K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $17,500
- -36.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- -80.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $2,917
- +215.9% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $250
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (86% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Vanguard Charitable ($15K). Together the top 6 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $28K (2019). In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Warwick, RI | Program Services. | $15,000 |
| Bethnight Israel Foundation New York, NY | Program Services. | $1,800 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks West Palm Beach, FL | Program Services. | $250 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Program Services. | $250 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | Program Services. | $100 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | Program Services. | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $4,719 | $20,087 | $17,500 | 6 | $62 | $543 |
| 2019 | $15,368 | $2,875 | $30,215 | $27,701 | 30 | $2,835 | $1,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development reported a distributable amount of $543 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development is led by Belle Winston, President, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Belle Winston
President, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development
How much does Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development give each year?
Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development gave $18K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $28K across 30 grants.
What is Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development's typical grant size?
Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development's median grant in 2020 was $250, and its average grant was $2,917, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development give grants?
Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development gives mostly in Rhode Island: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (10%).
Does Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services." (6 grants).
Who are Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development's largest grantees?
Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development's largest 2020 grantees include Vanguard Charitable ($15,000), Bethnight Israel Foundation ($1,800) and Palm Beach Dramaworks ($250), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development reported a distributable amount of $543 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development's EIN?
Foundation for Autism and Atypical Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1325630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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