La CASA Center for Autism
La CASA Center for Autism is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $538K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $585K.
La CASA Center for Autism at a glance
In short: La CASA Center for Autism gave $150K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $37,500
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $538,214
- +16.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who La CASA Center for Autism funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Curebound ($50K). Together the top 4 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How La CASA Center for Autism gives
- In 2024 it paid out 982% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curebound San Diego, CA | Provide Assistance | $50,000 |
| Connect Our Kids Falls Church, VA | Provide Assistance | $50,000 |
| Eagle Hill Foundation of MA Hardwick, MA | Provide Assistance | $40,000 |
| Rileys Journey La Jolla, CA | Provide Assistance | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $538,214 | $584,906 | $169,958 | $150,000 | 4 | $150,000 | $584,906 | $15,269 |
| 2023 | $460,528 | $18,188 | $30,607 | — | — | — | $14,588 | $22,478 |
| 2022 | $465,741 | $20,400 | $55,783 | — | — | — | $65 | $22,937 |
| 2021 | $793,409 | $37,616 | $28,538 | — | — | — | $4,860 | — |
| 2020 | $790,139 | $11,168 | $529 | — | — | — | $69 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, La CASA Center for Autism reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
La CASA Center for Autism is led by Diana Dupree, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diana Dupree
CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kristin Farmer
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Turner
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jeff Coombs (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Lisa Kristin Farmer (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Sienna Weaver-Archibek (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 La CASA Center for Autism
How much does La CASA Center for Autism give each year?
La CASA Center for Autism gave $150K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is La CASA Center for Autism's typical grant size?
La CASA Center for Autism's median grant in 2024 was $45,000, and its average grant was $37,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does La CASA Center for Autism give grants?
La CASA Center for Autism's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (33%) and Massachusetts (27%).
Does La CASA Center for Autism give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on La CASA Center for Autism's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Assistance" (4 grants).
How large is La CASA Center for Autism?
La CASA Center for Autism reported $538K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is La CASA Center for Autism?
La CASA Center for Autism is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $538K in total assets as of 2024.
What is La CASA Center for Autism's EIN?
La CASA Center for Autism's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0100015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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