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Autism Speaks

Scientific Research Grants and Fellowship Programs

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Description

Autism Speaks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the life span for individuals with autism and their families.

Scientific Research Grants and Fellowships support research and innovation with the goal to:

  • deepen understanding of aging and autism, and enhance wellbeing for autistic adults;
  • improve quality of life for autistic people with severe and challenging behaviors and special health...
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Tax Year Title City State/ Province Country Purpose Amount
Marcus Autism Center Atlanta GA US Science & Research $77,540
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles CA US Science & Research $68,547
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati OH US Science & Research $170,617
Regents of the University of California at Irvine Irvine CA US SCIENCE & RESEARCH; SERVICES $179,491
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia PA US SCIENCE & RESEARCH $96,992
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The most recent tax form filed for 2025 lists the following key individuals.

Name Title
JOSEPH VANYO Chief Operating Officer
JUDY BENARDETE Director
KEITH WARGO President/Ceo
KELLI SEELY Chief Marketing Officer
KEVIN J MURRAY Director
LAURIE CHERN Director
LYNN S HAPPEL Svp, It & Data Support
MATTHEW HIGGINS Director
ROBERT SCHWENKEL Director
RYAN SILVER Vp, Finance And Facilities
SCOTT R CARPENTER Director
STEVEN P STANBROOK Director
STUART SAVITZ Director
SUBRIANA PIERCE Director
TIM JONES Director (Thru 12/2025)
TOM BERNARD Director
TOM FRAZIER Director
WILLIAM GILES Director
WILLIAM O'CONNOR Director
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