National Foundation For Autism Research
The National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR) is dedicated to improving the lives of autistic individuals by empowering them with equitable opportunities that promote independence, inclusion, and lifelong success, thereby strengthening the communities we serve.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
-1.8% YoY
Revenue
$2.1M
-26.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$78K
+989.8% YoY
Expenses
$1.9M
+2.7% YoY
About National Foundation For Autism Research
Based on IRS filings
National Foundation For Autism Research is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $78K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,487,868 | $2,534,157 | $1,777,818 |
| Revenue | $2,075,570 | $2,805,693 | $1,594,455 |
| Expenses | $1,940,824 | $1,889,905 | $1,447,611 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $77,890 | $7,147 | $3,013 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from National Foundation For Autism Research
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Leon | Executive Dir. | 40 | $169,916 |
| Juan F Leon | Chairman | 40 | $164,535 |
| Brian LaRose | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Robert Gascho | Director | 2 | — |
| David Greenfield | Director | 1 | — |
| Matt Harris | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Todd Huang | Director | 1 | — |
| Natalia Tafur | Director | 1 | — |
| Chelsea Asaro | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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