Midamerica Association for Autistic
To provide care and services for the needs of autistic children and adults. To make their lives better through programs that focus on the challenges that those with autism face daily, with an emphasis on education and vocational training. To conduct and sponsor research to advance the understanding of autism.
Midamerica Association for Autistic at a glance
In short: Midamerica Association for Autistic gave $72K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $14,400
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,542,972
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Midamerica Association for Autistic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center ($22K). Together the top 5 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Midamerica Association for Autistic gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2025) to $240K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center Phoenix, AZ | Support | $22,000 |
| Autism Research Institute San Diego, CA | Support | $12,500 |
| The Golden Scoop Overland Park, KS | Support | $12,500 |
| Echoing Hope Ranch Hereford, AZ | Support | $12,500 |
| The Arc of Tucson Inc Tucson, AZ | Support | $12,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,542,972 | $53,195 | $72,947 | $72,000 | 5 | $72,947 | $53,195 | $74,503 |
| 2024 | $1,510,375 | $58,275 | $997 | — | — | — | $57,450 | — |
| 2023 | $1,453,097 | $54,468 | $2,120 | — | — | — | $52,543 | — |
| 2022 | $1,640,749 | $32,937 | $254,345 | $240,000 | 3 | — | $19,937 | — |
| 2021 | $1,682,157 | $13,469 | $15,595 | — | — | — | $11,969 | — |
| 2020 | $1,684,283 | $29,762 | $14,586 | — | — | — | $20,712 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Midamerica Association for Autistic reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Midamerica Association for Autistic
Based on IRS filings
Midamerica Association for Autistic is a private foundation, based in Leawood, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $53K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Midamerica Association for Autistic is led by Kelly McLear, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelly McLear
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Tantillo
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Cillessen
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chrissa Hoffmeier
Treasurer & Secretary
Secretary & Director → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harry McLear (2020–2023) — President, Treasurer & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Midamerica Association for Autistic
How much does Midamerica Association for Autistic give each year?
Midamerica Association for Autistic gave $72K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Midamerica Association for Autistic's typical grant size?
Midamerica Association for Autistic's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $14,400, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Midamerica Association for Autistic give grants?
Midamerica Association for Autistic gives mostly in Arizona: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (17%) and Kansas (17%).
Does Midamerica Association for Autistic give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Midamerica Association for Autistic's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (5 grants).
Who are Midamerica Association for Autistic's largest grantees?
Midamerica Association for Autistic's largest 2025 grantees include Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center ($22,000), Autism Research Institute ($12,500) and The Golden Scoop ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Midamerica Association for Autistic?
Midamerica Association for Autistic reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Midamerica Association for Autistic's EIN?
Midamerica Association for Autistic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1280559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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