TO FUND RESEARCH AND EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT AUTISM BY PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATION DRAWN FROM RESEARCH IN VARIOUS FORMS AND FORUMS: WEBINARS, OUTREACH, PRINTED MATERIALS, WEBSITE, ELECTRONIC FORUMS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND A MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
-5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$318K
+6.2% YoY
Grant Count
18
+5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+0.3% YoY
About Organization for Autism Research
Based on IRS filings
Organization for Autism Research is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in ARLINGTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $318K. Net investment income was $89K.
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 | $3,869,084 | $4,110,656 | $3,594,970 |
| Revenue | $2,323,210 | $2,819,297 | $2,296,713 |
| Expenses | $2,467,346 | $2,188,510 | $1,786,537 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $88,988 | $66,905 | $13,948 |
| 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
69 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Organization for Autism Research
OAR Applied Research Competition Grant
ORGANIZATION FOR AUTISM RESEARCH
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
OAR Community Grant
ORGANIZATION FOR AUTISM RESEARCH
Amount
US $1,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
OAR Graduate Research Grant Competition
ORGANIZATION FOR AUTISM RESEARCH
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Nebraska Medical Center ($50,000), Virginia Commonwealth University ($50,000), University of Colorado ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALL BRAINS BELONG VT MONTPELIER, VT | INFORMATION | $7,050 |
| CSU FULLERTON FULLERTON, CA | RESEARCH | $14,995 |
| FAMILIES FOR EFFECTIVE AUTISM TREATMENT LAS VEGAS, NV | INFORMATION | $10,000 |
| JEFFERSON HEALTH CENTER FOR AUTISTM & NE MAWR, PA | INFORMATION | $10,000 |
| LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY LOMA LINDA, CA | RESEARCH | $13,983 |
| LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | RESEARCH | $7,709 |
| PARTNERSHIPS FOR EMPOWERMENT AUTISTIC DECATUR, GA | INFORMATION | $9,525 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CUNY FOR NEW YORK, NY | RESEARCH | $15,000 |
| THE ARC OF HARRIS COUNTY HOUSTON, TX | INFORMATION | $10,000 |
| TULANE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK DALLAS, TX | RESEARCH | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN ESSEX | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 60 | $135,000 |
| JAMES M SACK | CHAIRMAN | 4 | — |
| LORI LAPIN JONES | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| MARIE JOHNSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LIZ CAVALIERE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERTO DATORRE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM DONLON | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 6/14/2024) | 1 | — |
| PETER GERHARDT | CHAIR, SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL | 1 | — |
| LISA HUSSMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREGORY SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CATHY SCHWALLIE FARMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN SHORE | COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL KOTOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER DEMAY | DIRECTOR (FROM 5/2/2024) | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY HA | SR. DIRECTOR, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS | 40 | $111,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Organization for Autism Research?
Organization for Autism Research is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in ARLINGTON, VA. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Organization for Autism Research?
As of 2024, Organization for Autism Research holds $3.9M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $318K in 2024.
Where does Organization for Autism Research operate?
Organization for Autism Research has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wyoming.
What size grants does Organization for Autism Research award?
In 2024, Organization for Autism Research awarded 18 grants totaling $318K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Organization for Autism Research's EIN?
Organization for Autism Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2062167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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