Donate - The Role of Philanthropy

Gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations allow the UW Autism Center to expand its clinical and training programs, pilot innovative research projects, and retain and attract the best faculty leadership and scholarship.

University of Washington Autism Center funding priorities

• Improve access to and affordability of clinical services for families.
• Increase the capacity for education and professional training in autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
• Act as the national model for service delivery, patient education, support, and professional training advocacy.
• Increase awareness and public information about ASD.
• Create new knowledge about ASD through scientific and medical research.
• Secure endowed faculty and fellowship support.

Donation Challenge Match

Thanks to a generous gift establishing a challenge match, individuals and family foundations making a commitment or pledge to the Autism Center Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000. If your employer also matches gifts, your gift will be matched twice! If you have already made a gift to the UW Autism Center this year, we thank you and hope you will please consider an additional gift and pledge to take advantage of this opportunity.

To make a gift of any size, please visit our donation page to make your gift online. For more information about the challenge match or for information on giving options, please contact James Policar at 206.221.7526 or via e-mail.  Thank you for your interest in our work!

About the UW Autism Center

The UW Autism Center is an internationally recognized autism program. Last year, the center served more than 500 families and provided 7,696 hours of clinical services to children with autism and their families.

The UW Autism Center boasts one of the nation’s largest teams — more than 35 scientists and investigators — working collaboratively to discover the cause, treatment, and cure for autism. The center provides professional training for community professionals and pre- and postdoctoral trainees.

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