Friends of the Rich Center for Autism
The Friends of the Rich Center for Autism was organized to promote and support efforts for the paula & anthony rich center for the study & treatment of autism.
Friends of the Rich Center for Autism at a glance
In short: Friends of the Rich Center for Autism gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $1,164,422
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Rich Center for Autism funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youngstown State University ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Rich Center for Autism gives
- Giving fell 88% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $330K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | To support the activities of youngstown state university dba the rich center for autism | $40,000 |
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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 | $1,164,422 | $373,610 | $144,917 | $40,000 | 1 | $34,970 |
| 2024 | $935,729 | $415,478 | $103,516 | $40,000 | 1 | $10,554 |
| 2023 | $623,767 | $297,927 | $169,165 | $120,000 | 1 | $5,218 |
| 2022 | $486,479 | $250,089 | $343,199 | $329,560 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $579,589 | $319,029 | $220,322 | $183,000 | 1 | — |
About Friends of the Rich Center for Autism
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Rich Center for Autism is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Youngstown, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Rich Center for Autism is led by Andy Clutter, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andy Clutter
President
Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geri Kosar
Trustee Chair
Member → Trustee Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Latessa
Development Director & Ex-Officio
Member → Development Director & Ex-Officio, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Dipaolo
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Santangelo
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Lopatta
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Stoops
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Stefko
Member
President → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Damore
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Cerni
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Marciano
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Smith
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Lozzi
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Provanzale
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Degennaro
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Tomko
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Dante Penza (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Christine Wray (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: George Papuga (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Gina Torek (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Greg Boerio (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Rick Cook (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Bob Gratz (2022) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Friends of the Rich Center for Autism
How much does Friends of the Rich Center for Autism give each year?
Friends of the Rich Center for Autism gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Rich Center for Autism?
Friends of the Rich Center for Autism reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $374K.
What is Friends of the Rich Center for Autism?
Friends of the Rich Center for Autism is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Youngstown, OH. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the Rich Center for Autism operate?
Friends of the Rich Center for Autism has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Friends of the Rich Center for Autism's EIN?
Friends of the Rich Center for Autism's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3747269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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