NonprofitsAutism Research Institute

Disease & Medical Research

Autism Research Institute

SAN DIEGO, CA

Total revenue

$2.4M

Total expenses

$1.9M

Net assets

$5.4M

Grants received

$1.5M

119 grants

EIN

952548452

Tax year

2024

Mission

ARI was founded to meet the needs of the autism community by sponsoring research networking with researchers, clinicians, parents and disseminating information regarding individuals of all ages on the autism spectrum.

Programs

2 programs

ARI is committed to supporting and expanding the breadth and depth of international education and cutting-edge research regarding autism. We are grounded in our core mission, established in the 1960s, to serve individuals with autism and their caregivers who are committed to understanding, recognition, service, and empowerment scientists who are actively seeking answers to complex questions and clinicians who are working in this arena to best care for those with autism. ARIs partnerships in this effort continue to include families, clinicians, and researchers around the globe. ARI funds research efforts in multiple countries and work with numerous national and international parent support groups to share the latest knowledge about autism.

Expenses: $592K

The autism research institute ARI is a non-governmental organization NGO, registered with the United Nations. ARI collaborates with researchers, organizes conferences and think tanks, and actively consults with autism organizations worldwide. Many of our articles, videos, and assessment questionnaires have been translated into various languages in the past years, ARI provides outreach services to families and professionals in 77 countries.

Expenses: $11K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$2.1M
Program service revenue$589
Investment income$191K
Other revenue$61K
Total revenue$2.4M

Expenses

Grants paid$809K
Salaries & benefits$543K
Fundraising$114K
Other expenses$542K
Total expenses$1.9M
Total assets$6.0M
Net assets$5.4M

People

11 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Stephen Edelson

Chief Science Officer

Board

$192K

40 hrs/wk

Denise Fulton

Chief Operations Officer

Board

$138K

40 hrs/wk

Dr Marvin Natowicz

Secretary

Board

$7K

2 hrs/wk

Kelly Barnhill

Chair

Board

$2K

2 hrs/wk

Wenn Lawson

Director

Board

$300

2 hrs/wk

Dr Robert Hendren

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Dr Margaret Bauman

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Dr Kenneth Sassower

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Dr Harland Winter

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Dr Jill James

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

James Walker

Treasurer

Board

2 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 119 of 119

FromAmountPurposeYear
$15K
for general operations
2024
$8K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$8K
DISEASE/DISORDER
2024
$8K
TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
2024
$68
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$43K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$28K
CULTURE & ARTS
2023
$15K
for general operations
2023
$10K
SEE TISBEST MISSION
2023
$10K
CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND DISSEMINATES THE RESULTS OF RESEARCH ON THE CAUSES OF AUTISM AND METHODS OF PREVENTING DIAGNOSING AND TREATING AUTISM.
2023
$10K
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
2023
$10K
UNRESTRICTED
2023
$8K
TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
2023
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$2K
General & Unrestricted
2023
$2K
Contibutions made to aid and assist the donee in the function for which they have been granted tax exempt status
2023
$250
OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY
2023
$204
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$204
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$204
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$200
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$136
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$48
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$87K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$50K
TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
2022
$25K
TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$25K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$17K
UNRESTRICTED
2022
$11K
SEE TISBEST MISSION
2022
$9K
DISEASE/DISORDER
2022
$8K
TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
2022
$8K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2022
$7K
TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION
2022
$6K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND DISSEMINATES THE RESULTS OF RESEARCH ON THE CAUSES OF AUTISM AND METHODS OF PREVENTING DIAGNOSING AND TREATING AUTISM.
2022
$2K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2022
$500
DONATION
2022
$250
MIP PAYOUT FOR 01/27/2022
2022
$250
Matching Gifts
2022
$250
Matching Gifts
2022
$219
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$219
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$219
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$171
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$100
Contibutions made to aid and assist the donee in the function for which they have been granted tax exempt status
2022
$48
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$25
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
2022
$81K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$81K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$27K
General Support
2021
$25K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
$16K
SEE TISBEST MISSION
2021
$16K
SEE TISBEST MISSION
2021
$15K
To provide research funds
2021
$9K
DONATION
2021
$2K
SUPPORTS THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY AUTISM THROUGH INNOVATIVE, IMPACTFUL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.
2021
$137K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$50K
To support the general charitable purpose of the organization.
2020
$15K
Unrestricted
2020
$8K
TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
2020
$5K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2020
$5K
TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND TO ADVANCE AUTISM RESEARCH
2020
$5K
CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND DISSEMINATES THE RESULTS OF RESEARCH ON THE CAUSES OF AUTISM AND METHODS OF PREVENTING DIAGNOSING AND TREATING AUTISM.
2020
$700
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$480
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$250
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
2020
$250
MIP PAYOUT FOR 01/14/20
2020
$150
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$150
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$150
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$100
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$50
Matching Gifts
2020
$50
Matching Gifts
2020
$48
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$32K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$8K
See TisBest mission.
2019
$7K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2019
$1K
CONDUCTING AND SPONSORING RESEARCH AIMED AT IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR TODAY'S GENERATION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
2019
$870
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2019
$28K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$23K
Unrestricted
2018
$20K
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
2018
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$1K
CONDUCTING AND SPONSORING RESEARCH AIMED AT IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR TODAY'S GENERATION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISODERS.
2018
$250
GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
2018
$250
GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
2018
$250
GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
2018
$78
Matching Grant
2018

Funded by

$1.5M from 47 funders · 119 grants · 2018–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$488K · 7 grants · 2018–2023

For Autistic Kids Foundation

$200K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$177K · 6 grants · 2019–2024

Network For Good

$89K · 5 grants · 2018–2023

Tisbest Philanthropy

$61K · 5 grants · 2019–2023

Martha Washington Straus-Harry H Straus

$45K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$45K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

$33K · 2 grants · 2021–2022

Details

EIN952548452
NTEE codeG84Z
Subsection03
Ruling date1968-03
Formed1967
Employees5
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