Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc
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.
Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $350,000
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,923
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $721,313
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 544 Main Street, Boston, MA 02129-1113
Phone: (617) 241-8825
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Higashi School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $328K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 59 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc gives
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2020) to $458K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Higashi School Randolph, MA | Financial Support | $100,000 |
| Melmark New England Andover, MA | Financial Support | $75,000 |
| McLean Hospital Somerville, MA | Financial Support | $75,000 |
| Braintree Challenger Little League Braintree, MA | Financial Support | $17,500 |
| Island Autism Group Inc Edgartown, MA | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| East Coast Jumbos Inc Hopkinton, MA | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Special Townies Organization Charlestown, MA | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Medford Invitational Tournaments Medford, MA | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Jason Roberts Challenger League West Roxbury, MA | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| District 12 Challenger Little League Malden, MA | Financial Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $721,313 | $635,916 | $414,180 | $350,000 | 13 | $129 |
| 2024 | $499,675 | $376,689 | $394,950 | $346,000 | 13 | $142 |
| 2023 | $690,791 | $519,908 | $422,035 | $383,500 | 12 | $142 |
| 2022 | $845,786 | $567,750 | $475,334 | $458,000 | 12 | $119 |
| 2021 | $1,007,428 | $27,638 | $272,898 | $240,000 | 9 | $59 |
| 2020 | $597,809 | $602,096 | $118,861 | $110,000 | 2 | $442 |
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.”
No application process, materials, restrictions, or deadline are specified in the available information.
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.
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?
Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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.
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 July 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/teamsters-local-25-autism-fund-inc-morg_a49c8839b0a643b29f8e02aed7ba5f2c
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