Funding search · autism · Arizona
Who funds autism work in Arizona
15 funders have a record of paying for autism work by Arizona recipients: 54 grants totaling $3.3M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust ($531,000), Teaumen & Grace Fuite Foundation ($95,000) and The Dreiseszun Family Foundation ($700,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Arizona recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $250,000 to Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center — expand access to integrated preschool program
Largest: $40,000 to SOUTHWEST AUTISM RESEARCH AND — provide medical research for autism
Largest: $300,000 to THE SOUTHWEST AUTISM RESEARCH & RESOURCE CENTER — research and learning resources for people with autism
Thunderbirds CharitiesPhoenix, AZCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $270,000 · through 2024Largest: $150,000 to SOUTHWEST AUTISM RESEARCH AND RESOURCE CENTER — improving the lives of the physically & mentally challenged
Valley of the Sun United WayPhoenix, AZCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $267,550 · through 2024Largest: $87,975 to Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center — program support
Largest: $7,073 to SOUTHWEST AUTISM RESEARCH — autism research
Largest: $25,000 to SOUTHWEST AUTISM RESEARCH & RESOURCE CENTER — general operating
Largest: $5,000 to SW Autism Research & Resource Center — research & support
Saguaros Childrens CharitiesScottsdale, AZCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $600,000 · through 2024Largest: $200,000 to SOUTHWEST AUTISM RESEARCH AND RESOURCE CENTER — support childrens programs
Catholic Community Foundation for the Diocese of PhoenixTempe, AZCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $50,000 · through 2024Largest: $20,000 to Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center — program support
Largest: $148,746 to Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center — charity thatdisburses tofamilies in need.
Autism Research InstituteSan Diego, CACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $195,050 · through 2024Largest: $100,000 to Arizona State University — autism research
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