Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Boston, MA EIN: 87-0807208

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 25 AUTISM FUND INC is a public charity based in Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 2008, it raises and distributes funds to groups and organizations engaged in medical research seeking to cure autism or providing aid to people currently affected by autism.

Key facts about Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc

In short: Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc gave $350K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
87-0807208
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$350,000
Grants made (2025)
13
Average grant
$26,923
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$721,313
Primary geography
Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$721K

+44.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$350K

+1.2% YoY

Grant Count

13

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$27K

+1.2% YoY

How Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc gives

  • 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The funder states that it is organized exclusively for charitable purposes. Its program description focuses on advancing the families of Teamsters Local 25 members in raising and distributing funds for autism research and support.

Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. Melmark New England describes itself as providing special education, training, and evidence-based services for people with autism and other disabilities. Island Autism Group says it supports autistic individuals and their families on Martha’s Vineyard through housing, life skills, enrichment, job training, and therapies. League School for Autism describes its work as autism education and individual development. Mark Fidrych Foundation says it supports people with disabilities or special needs, with a focus on sports and sports education. Medford Invitational Tournaments describes its mission as providing a Christmas party and gifts for disadvantaged children.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the funder reported 13 grants totaling $350,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed awards were $100,000 to Higashi School, $75,000 to Melmark New England, and $75,000 to McLean Hospital. Other listed grants included $17,500 to Braintree Challenger Little League and $10,000 each to Island Autism Group, East Coast Jumbos, Special Townies Organization, Medford Invitational Tournaments, Jason Roberts Challenger League, and District 12 Challenger Little League. The filing listed the grant purposes as “financial support.”

Review Cycle

are specified in the available information.

How to Apply

, materials, restrictions, or deadline are specified in the available information.

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 13 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

RandolphSomervilleAndoverBraintreeCharlestownMaldenMedfordWest RoxburyBostonNorthboroughPrincetonEdgartownHopkintonMarlboroughHyde ParkStonehamTauntonWalpole

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K2 grants20209 grants202112 grants202212 grants202313 grants202413 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2020) to $458K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $350K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Higashi School: $100KHigashi School$100KMelmark New England: $75KMelmark New England$75KMcLean Hospital: $75KMcLean Hospital$75KBraintree Challenger Little League: $18KBraintree Challenger LittleLeague$18KIsland Autism Group Inc: $10KIsland Autism Group Inc$10KEast Coast Jumbos Inc: $10KEast Coast Jumbos Inc$10KSpecial Townies Organization: $10KSpecial Townies Organization$10KMedford Invitational Tournaments: $10KMedford InvitationalTournaments$10KJason Roberts Challenger League: $10KJason Roberts ChallengerLeague$10KDistrict 12 Challenger Little League: $10KDistrict 12 Challenger LittleLeague$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Higashi School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $328K.

Grant Size Distribution

59 grants across all recorded years

45<$50K10$50–100K4$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 59 (76%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Higashi School Randolph, MAFinancial Support$100,000
Melmark New England Andover, MAFinancial Support$75,000
McLean Hospital Somerville, MAFinancial Support$75,000
Braintree Challenger Little League Braintree, MAFinancial Support$17,500
Island Autism Group Inc Edgartown, MAFinancial Support$10,000
East Coast Jumbos Inc Hopkinton, MAFinancial Support$10,000
Special Townies Organization Charlestown, MAFinancial Support$10,000
Medford Invitational Tournaments Medford, MAFinancial Support$10,000
Jason Roberts Challenger League West Roxbury, MAFinancial Support$10,000
District 12 Challenger Little League Malden, MAFinancial Support$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $721,313 $635,916 $414,180 $350,000
2024 $499,675 $376,689 $394,950 $346,000
2023 $690,791 $519,908 $422,035 $383,500
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$721,313$499,675$690,791
Revenue$635,916$376,689$519,908
Expenses$414,180$394,950$422,035
Net Investment Income$129$142$142

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Thomas Mari as president; Steven J. South as secretary treasurer; and Joan Corey, Peter Berry, John J. Juzkiewicz III, Edward J. Welch Jr., and Nick Catano as directors.

Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc is led by Thomas Mari, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Thomas Mari

    President

    Director → President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joan C. Corey

    Director

    Clerk → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John J. Juzkiewicz III

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Peter Berry

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Edward J. Welch Jr.

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nick Catano

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steven J. South

    Secretary Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (9)
  • Former: Gregory Dodd (2023–2024) — Director
  • Former: John Gillis (2023–2024) — Director
  • Former: Nico A. Canto (2024) — Director
  • Former: James Donovan (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Michael O'Brien (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Patricia Disilva (2020–2022) — Special Events Coordinator
  • Former: Sean M. O'Brien (2020–2022) — President
  • Former: John Jay Manley (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Joseph F. Foti (2021–2022) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 544 Main Street, Boston, MA 02129-1113
Phone: (617) 241-8825

Frequently asked questions about Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc

How much does Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc give each year?

Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc gave $350K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $346K across 13 grants.

What is Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc's typical grant size?

Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,923, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc give grants?

Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.

Does Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (13 grants).

Who are Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc's largest grantees?

Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Higashi School ($100,000), Melmark New England ($75,000) and McLean Hospital ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc?

Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc reported $721K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $636K.

What does Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc fund?

The funder states that it is organized exclusively for charitable purposes. Its program description focuses on advancing the families of Teamsters Local 25 members in raising and distributing funds for autism research and support. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc?

In filing year 2025, the funder reported 13 grants totaling $350,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed awards were $100,000 to Higashi School, $75,000 to Melmark New England, and $75,000 to McLean Hospital.

What is Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc's EIN?

Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0807208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Your AI grants department

Here's the math on researching Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc by hand.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation

Newton, MA

The foundation funds autism-related programs and services, including education, employment, recreation, safety, family support, and technology, as well as some direct support for autistic people and families. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,414 to $167,328, with a median of $10,000; its main community grant offers up to $15,000 for nonprofit programs and up to $10,000 for direct support, with a focus on New England and Central Florida. It accepts letters of inquiry for the Autism Community Impact Grant starting in September; organizations elsewhere may be considered by invitation.

Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines

Assets

$4.6M

Grants

96

Total Given

$1.4M

Select Equity Group Foundation

New York, NY

The foundation supports charitable organizations in advocacy and civil rights, arts and culture, education and youth development, the environment, health, human services, and international development, locally, nationally, and internationally. In 2025, grants ranged from $30 to $500,000, with a median of $1,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$44.7M

Grants

854

Total Given

$7.3M

Columbus Foundation

Columbus, OH

The Columbus Foundation supports nonprofits and community initiatives in areas including arts and culture, education, youth, neighborhoods, basic needs, and capacity building, with a median 2024 grant of about $21,500. Its focus is Central Ohio, though it also funds organizations elsewhere; most grants are donor-directed and not application-based, but some programs accept applications.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$2.8B

Grants

1,747

Total Given

$242.7M

Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc

Rochester, NY

Paychex Charitable Foundation funds community economic development and quality-of-life initiatives, including entrepreneurship and education, health and wellness, and community and workforce economic health. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $350,000, with a median of $3,500; it primarily serves the greater Rochester, New York, area, and may consider organizations elsewhere when Paychex employees submit requests. It accepts unsolicited requests from qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in greater Rochester.

Assets

—

Grants

121

Total Given

$2.6M

Boston Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The Boston Foundation funds equity-focused work in child well-being, economic opportunity, community wealth, and community leadership, primarily in Greater Boston. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while specific programs offer awards from up to $15,000 to $50,000; it accepts applications through some competitive initiatives, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally is not stated.

Assets

$2.1B

Grants

2,375

Total Given

$228.4M

Eastern Bank Foundation

Wakefield, MA

Eastern Bank Foundation funds systemic efforts to advance economic inclusion and mobility, including small-business equity, early childhood development, affordable housing, and workforce development. Its programs range from $1,000–$10,000 for Community Donations, up to $15,000 for CITC Grants, and $50,000–$150,000 for Impact Grants; it supports organizations primarily in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. The foundation accepts online applications, with no specific submission deadlines stated.

Assets

$266.7M

Grants

1,786

Total Given

$19.0M

Barr Foundation

Boston, MA

Barr Foundation funds arts and creativity, climate, education, and related initiatives, primarily supporting organizations and leaders in New England. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $3.275 million, with a median of $80,000. It welcomes inquiries through program pages and occasionally issues open requests for proposals; most grants go to returning partners.

Assets

$1.9B

Grants

903

Total Given

$123.2M

Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

Liberty Mutual Foundation funds nonprofits working on basic needs such as food and shelter, education and workforce development, and climate and community infrastructure, primarily in the Boston area, with grants also made in other states. Its 2024 grants had a median of $35,000 and ranged from $2,500 to $11 million; it accepts online applications on a rolling basis, with no stated deadlines.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$46.1M

Grants

706

Total Given

$50.6M

Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (Fka Oneworld Boston Inc)

Woburn, MA

The foundation supports nonprofits focused on human services, education, healthcare, fairness and justice, and environmental causes, primarily in greater Boston and eastern Massachusetts, with limited support for Rwanda’s recovery. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $3.5 million, with a median of $35,000; it accepts letters of inquiry through an online portal for its local grant program.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$258.2M

Grants

658

Total Given

$38.2M

American Tower Corporation Foundation

Boston, MA

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$15.4M

Grants

632

Total Given

$1.7M

Good Sports Inc

Braintree, MA

The mission is to increase youth participation in sports, fitness, and recreational progams by targeting one of the major obstacles limiting participation - access to sports equipment. Good Sports distributes sports equipment, footwear, and apparel to community organizations offering programs to children in need helping to lay the foundation for healthy, active lifestyles.

Assets

$13.8M

Grants

619

Total Given

$11.2M

More Funders in Massachusetts

Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?