Funding search · autism · Pennsylvania
Who funds autism work in Pennsylvania
14 funders have a record of paying for autism work by Pennsylvania recipients: 83 grants totaling $7.2M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Eagles Autism Challenge ($5.1M), The Allerton Foundation ($1.5M) and The Gitlin Family Foundation ($70,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Pennsylvania recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Eagles Autism ChallengePhiladelphia, PACharity · may take applications
61 matching grants · $5.1M · through 2024Largest: $1.2M to CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA — autism research
The Allerton FoundationNewtown Square, PA
3 matching grants · $1.5M · through 2024Largest: $500,000 to CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION — center for autism research
The Gitlin Family FoundationFort Washington, PA
3 matching grants · $70,000 · through 2024Largest: $25,000 to EAGLES AUTISM FOUNDATION — autism research
The Pittsburgh FoundationPittsburgh, PACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $117,584 · through 2024Largest: $77,584 to ABOARD'S AUTISM CONNECTION OF PA — autism research and support services
International Society for AutismKansas City, MOCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $50,000 · through 2024Largest: $25,000 to UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH — slifka-ritvo award for innovation in autism research.
Largest: $10,000 to VIA OF LEHIGH VALLEY — autism services
Upmc GroupPittsburgh, PACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $23,333 · through 2023Largest: $13,333 to ADVISORY BOARD ON AUTISM AND RELATED DIS — autism research
Largest: $25,000 to Eagles Autism Challenge Inc — contribution to help funding of autism research
The Foundation for Enhancing CommunitiesHarrisburg, PACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $21,000 · through 2025Largest: $21,000 to VISTA AUTISM SERVICES — community development
Largest: $250,000 to FAMILYLINKS INC — capacity building and sustainability for autism services
Largest: $1,000 to AJ DREXEL AUTISM INSTITUTE — autism research
Largest: $2,111 to SOUTHWEST AUTISM RESEARCH AND RESOURCE CENTER — general operating purpose
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