NEXT FOR AUTISM TRANSFORMS THE NATIONAL LANDSCAPE OF SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM BY STRATEGICALLY DESIGNING, LAUNCHING, AND SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS. WE BELIEVE THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM DESERVE TO LIVE FULFILLING, PRODUCTIVE LIVES, SUPPORTED BY EXCELLENT SERVICES AND CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
-26.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$827K
+49.7% YoY
Grant Count
35
+118.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-31.6% YoY
About Next for Autism Inc
Based on IRS filings
Next for Autism Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 35 grants totaling $827K. Net investment income was $52K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,979,393 | $4,029,586 | $5,044,205 |
| Revenue | $1,721,287 | $2,348,052 | $2,197,639 |
| Expenses | $2,876,048 | $2,894,597 | $3,396,596 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $52,196 | $69,560 | $23,038 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Next for Autism Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New England Center for Children ($75,000), The Performance Zone Inc (autisticwhileblack Llc) ($25,000), Actionplay Inc ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN SOUTHBOROUGH, MA | THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES VOCATIONAL SERVICES STARTING AT AGE 14 AND INCLUDES DIVERSE ACTIVITIES, WHERE STUDENTS DISCOVER THEIR INTERESTS AND STRENGTHS, RECEIVING TOOLS AND SUPPORT FOR A PURPOSEFUL, FULFILLING LIFE. | $75,000 |
| THE PERFORMANCE ZONE INC (AUTISTICWHILEBLACK LLC) REDFORD, MI | #AUTISTICWHILEBLACK: EXPLORING IDENTITY INITIATIVE IS A PROGRAM DEDICATED TO GUIDING NEWLY IDENTIFIED AUTISTIC ADULTS THROUGH THE CRUCIAL FIRST YEAR OF SELF-DISCOVERY. | $25,000 |
| ACTIONPLAY INC BROOKLYN, NY | ACTIONPLAYS AUDITION WORKSHOP SERIES DEVELOPS AUDITION SKILLS IN AUTISTIC ACTORS, CHANGES THE PERCEPTION OF AUTISTIC ACTORS AMONG CASTING DIRECTORS AND AGENTS THROUGH INDUSTRY SHOWCASES, ASSISTS ACTORS IN SECURING AUDITIONS AND PAID ROLES, AND PROVIDES MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT FOR AUTISTIC AND NEURODIVERGENT ARTS PROFESSIONALS. | $25,000 |
| ALPINE LEARNING GROUP FOUNDATION INC (ALPINE LEARNING GROUP) PARAMUS, NJ | A GOOD JOB BOX (AGJB) IS AN INNOVATIVE SNACK PACKAGING COMPANY THAT CREATES EMPLOYMENT AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS. | $25,000 |
| BANDING TOGETHER SAN DIEGO, CA | THE JAM SESSION PROGRAM IS A FREE ONE-HOUR INCLUSIVE MUSIC THERAPY GROUP THAT PAIRS TEENS AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS WITH A MENTOR TO PROMOTE SELF-ADVOCACY AND INCLUSION THROUGH SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNICATION AND EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION. | $25,000 |
| COMMUNICATION 4 ALL INC MAITLAND, FL | WITH A PROGRAM OF INTERNET-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS, COMMUNITY, AND SUPPORT, C4A ACADEMY TEACHES NONSPEAKERS WITH AUTISM HOW TO TYPE TO COMMUNICATE, CHANGING THEIR LIVES FROM HOPELESS TO HOPEFUL | $25,000 |
| ELS FOR AUTISM FOUNDATION INC JUPITER, FL | CAREER EXPLORATION & TRAINING (CET) AT ELS FOR AUTISM OFFERS INTRODUCTORY VOCATIONAL TRAINING COURSES IN BASIC CARPENTRY, HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY, OFFICE AND CLERICAL ESSENTIALS, RETAIL, AND FOOD SERVICE TO HELP AUTISTIC ADULTS DEVELOP JOB SKILLS AND CAREE | $25,000 |
| EVOLVE COACHING INC PITTSBURGH, PA | THE EVOLVE COACHING INCLUSION CENTER IS ESTABLISHING A ROBUST, INDEPENDENT LIVING TRAINING CURRICULUM TO COMPLEMENT EXISTING PROGRAMS. | $25,000 |
| EXCEPTIONAL MINDS INC SHERMAN OAKS, CA | EXCEPTIONAL MINDS IS A TRAINING ACADEMY AND DIGITAL ARTS STUDIO PREPARING ARTISTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM FOR CAREERS IN ENTERTAINMENT AND RELATED FIELDS. | $25,000 |
| FISH IN A TREE NEW ORLEANS, LA | THE EMPOWERHER PROGRAM BY FISH IN A TREE PROVIDES RECENTLY DIAGNOSED OR SELF-IDENTIFIED ADULT AUTISTIC WOMEN WITH SENSORY-FRIENDLY TOOLS, EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THEIR WELL-BEING, EMPOWER SELF-REGULATION, AND FOSTER A POSITIVE UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR DIAGNOSIS WITHIN A NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING FRAMEWORK. | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA SLATKIN | CO-CHAIR | 2.5 | — |
| MICHELLE SMIGEL | CO-CHAIR | 2.5 | — |
| STEVEN KANTOR | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL AUERBACH | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JEN CLARK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHARON CUNNINGHAM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KAREN SIFF EXKORN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DOUG HERZOG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TOMMY HILFIGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JIM HOGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ARLENE MAIDMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HARRY SLATKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BELLANCA SMIGEL RUTTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID SCHWARTZBAUM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT SMIGEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN STEWART | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TRACEY STEWART | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GILLIAN LEEK | PRESIDENT, CEO | 40 | $269,499 |
| AMY WALLACE | CFO | 32 | $157,631 |
| PAMELA COHEN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $180,000 |
| ABBY JAYROE | SVP, STRATEGIC OPERATIONS | 40 | $153,827 |
| HOLLY WAINWRIGHT | VP MARKETING & COMMUNICATION | 40 | $144,900 |
| KELLY FLEMING | SR. DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $106,467 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Next for Autism Inc?
Next for Autism Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Next for Autism Inc?
As of 2024, Next for Autism Inc holds $3.0M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 35 grants totaling $827K in 2024.
Where does Next for Autism Inc operate?
Next for Autism Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Next for Autism Inc award?
In 2024, Next for Autism Inc awarded 35 grants totaling $827K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Next for Autism Inc's EIN?
Next for Autism Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1136147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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