Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
The southwest autism research & resource center (SARRC) is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to autism research, education and outreach for individuals with autism and their families.
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center at a glance
In short: Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center gave $77K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,418
- -34.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,806
- -56.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,154
- Total assets
- $37,963,019
- +22.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
Who Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Research Foundation SUNY ($46K). Together the top 3 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 13 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $180K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Research Foundation SUNY Albany, NY | Early treatment in young children with asd with leucovorin | $45,637 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | To develop and maintain independence in adults with asd | $26,154 |
| First Place Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Yesday Partner Donation | $5,627 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,963,019 | $25,028,815 | $20,057,354 | $77,418 | 3 | $807,823 |
| 2023 | $30,925,198 | $23,394,092 | $18,045,018 | $118,953 | 2 | $232,905 |
| 2022 | $23,151,563 | $23,780,618 | $18,206,961 | $180,098 | 2 | $397,780 |
| 2021 | $18,925,029 | $16,667,407 | $16,204,806 | $117,580 | 4 | $730,041 |
| 2020 | $18,236,424 | $15,978,290 | $14,451,192 | $46,131 | 2 | $80,288 |
About Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
Based on IRS filings
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $38.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $808K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center is led by Daniel Openden, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 9 of 30 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Openden
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$306K (2022) → $325K (2024)
Christine Wilkinson PhD
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole James
Director of Research
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $122K (2024)
Alexis Bogilo
Director of Client Experience
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Christopher Smith
Chief Science Officer
Vice President & Research Director → Chief Science Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$171K (2020) → $190K (2024)
Maureen Jorden
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Brian Shaw
Vice President of Finance
Controller → Director of Finance, 2022
Director of Finance → Vice President of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $163K (2024)
Rachel Anderson
Chief Clinical Officer
Director of Clinical Services → Chief Clinical Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$107K (2021) → $154K (2024)
Jennifer Burwell
Vice President of Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$99K (2023) → $141K (2024)
Summer Boyd
Licensed Psychologist
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $122K (2024)
Chadwick Campbell
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Resnik
Emeritus Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Jaburg
Emeritus Member
Executive Committee Member → Exeuctive Committee Member, 2021
Exeuctive Committee Member → Emeritus Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Bernosky
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Sobelman
Emeritus Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Lattin
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Alpert
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Balter
Emeritus Member
Member → Emeritus Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pearl Chang Esau
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pearl Woodring
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Wallace
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie King
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige Rothermel
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Markle
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Isaacs
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amir Nizam
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Herro
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Barakat
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Ewing
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Baker
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Amy Kenzer (2020–2023) — COO
- Former: Paige Raetz (2021–2023) — Senior Director of Client Experience
- Former: Kim Shepard (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Lorrie Hochuli (2023) — Member
- Former: Andrea Levy (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Ken McElroy (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Michael Bill (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Monica Coury (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Nicole Goodwin (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Tom Harris (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Wade Newhouse (2022) — Director of Information Technology
- Former: Daniel Openden Phdbcba-D (2020–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Greg Wells (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Kim Shepherd (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Larry D. Hillwig (2020–2021) — Chief Administrative Officer
- Former: Lev Gonick (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Jamie Price (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $325K, to Daniel Openden (President & CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
How much does Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center give each year?
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center gave $77K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $119K across 2 grants.
What is Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center's typical grant size?
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center's median grant in 2024 was $26,154, and its average grant was $25,806, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center give grants?
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (41%).
Does Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center?
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center reported $38.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.0M.
What is Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center?
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $38.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center's EIN?
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1496646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) $32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance · Due October 27, 2026
- Social, Political and Economic Inequality Grants Due October 28, 2026
- Special Initiative: Implications of the 2023 Supreme Court Decision on Race-Conscious Admissions (SCD23) Due October 28, 2026
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