Funding search · autism · Michigan
Who funds autism work in Michigan
10 funders have a record of paying for autism work by Michigan recipients: 18 grants totaling $2.4M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Jane and Tom Tang Foundation for ($559,864), Molinello Family Foundation ($95,000) and Eagles Autism Challenge ($425,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Michigan recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $275,224 to OUCARES — to support the joanne & ted lindsay foundation autism outreach services at oakland university
Largest: $30,000 to JUDSON CENTER INC — autism, child and family services, disability and mental health services
Eagles Autism ChallengePhiladelphia, PACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $425,000 · through 2024Largest: $425,000 to UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN — autism research
Largest: $20,000 to AUTISM ALLIANCE OF MICHIGAN — program services
The Chicago Community TrustChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $525,000 · through 2022Largest: $35,000 to Paws With A Cause — support of a service dog to be designated to the paws' program for children with autism
Fremont Area Community FoundationFremont, MICharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $687,563 · through 2023Largest: $687,563 to Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency — program support, parents as teachers, summer asd programming, college for kids, increasing access and support to make post-secondary credentials possible, summer internship program…
Largest: $3,000 to RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES INCORPORATED — autism services
Largest: $30,000 to JACK'S PLACE FOR AUTISM FOUNDATION — donation to provide support, education, and referral services for families affected by autism
Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities FoundationGrand Rapids, MICharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $18,840 · through 2024Largest: $18,840 to Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services — support for pediatric center for mental health autism spectrum disorders
Wk Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI
1 matching grant · $50,000 · through 2021Largest: $50,000 to AUTISM ALLIANCE OF MICHIGAN — enhance outcomes for detroit's young children by helping community providers, partners, and families recognize developmental milestones through training and education, identify hig…
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