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
No grants recorded for .
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
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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