Winters Center for Autism
The center is a dynamic partnership of dedicated people working together to enhance the lives of adults with autism through job creation, training and placement to address the excessive unemployment rate among people with autism.
Winters Center for Autism at a glance
In short: Winters Center for Autism gave $24K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,179
- -52.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,179
- +42.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,179
- Total assets
- $6,299,247
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Winters Center for Autism funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Suffolk County Jumpsmart Grant ($24K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2025) to $51K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County Jumpsmart Grant Hauppauge, NY | For Projects Supporting Downtown Areas' Growth and Vibrancy | $24,179 |
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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 | $6,299,247 | $1,833,941 | $2,054,068 | $24,179 | 1 | $200,607 |
| 2024 | $6,540,166 | $4,340,547 | $1,832,480 | $50,913 | 3 | $43,720 |
| 2023 | $4,024,878 | $1,687,148 | $1,432,195 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $3,755,471 | $2,687,443 | $1,036,602 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,936,501 | $1,208,902 | $626,784 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,404,633 | $1,392,749 | $279,841 | — | — | — |
About Winters Center for Autism
Based on IRS filings
Winters Center for Autism is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in West Babylon, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $24K. Net investment income was $201K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Winters Center for Autism is led by Christine Ponzio, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine Ponzio
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $187K (2025)
Patrick Winters
President
Board Member → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Armstrong Egan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Winters
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Flower
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Shine
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Fazio
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Soucy
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven Soucy (2023) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $187K, to Christine Ponzio (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Winters Center for Autism
How much does Winters Center for Autism give each year?
Winters Center for Autism gave $24K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $51K across 3 grants.
How large is Winters Center for Autism?
Winters Center for Autism reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Winters Center for Autism?
Winters Center for Autism is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in West Babylon, NY. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Winters Center for Autism operate?
Winters Center for Autism has awarded grants in New York.
What is Winters Center for Autism's EIN?
Winters Center for Autism's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3731815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
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