A Growing Commitment
In 1997, the National Alliance for Autism Research became a trailblazer in supporting and advancing biomedical research when it awarded five grants, each totaling approximately $30,000, to autism researchers. Three of those initial five researchers have attracted larger, multi-million dollar grants from the National Institutes of Health based on their autism pilot studies initially funded by NAAR.
To date, NAAR has committed $21.1 million to fund more than 200 autism research projects, fellowships and collaborative programs worldwide - more than any other non-governmental organization. This funding includes support for the Autism Tissue Program and research partnerships with the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
In recent years, NAAR has expanded the scope of projects it funds to encompass mentoring fellowships, larger collaborative studies as well as scientific consortiums.
NAAR's Support for Funding Autism Research Over the Years Has Grown Steadily
NAAR funds autism studies that cover a wide range of research, including:
- Genetics
- Language & Communication
- Molecular & Cellular Biology
- Immunology
- Neuroanatomy & Neuroimaging
- Epidemiology Studies
- Behavioral Studies
Click here to see NAAR's 2002 Annual Report (1.84MB).
Click here to see NAAR's 2003 Annual Report (1.48MB).
Click here to see NAAR's 2004 Annual Report (4.00MB).
NAAR files annual tax returns (990 form) with the Internal Revenue Service, which are available on this website, or may be viewed by visiting the Guidestar.org website.
FY1998 990 Form
FY1999 990 Form
FY2000 990 Form
FY2001 990 Form
FY2002 990 Form
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