The Autism Science Foundation supports autism research by providing funding and other assistance to scientists and organizations conducting, facilitating, publicizing and disseminating autism research. The organization also provides information about autism to the general public and serves to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism. The Autism Science Foundation is a nonprofit corporation organized for charitable and educational purposes, and is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.