Foundation support is central to May Institute’s ability to provide the best possible programs and treatment services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities, brain injury, mental illness, and other special needs.
We are extremely grateful to all of the foundations that have supported our programs and services over the years.
If you are interested in learning more about foundation giving, please contact Dana Pellitteri, Grant Writer, at 781.437.1457 or dpellitteri@mayinstitute.org.
View a list of foundations that support May Institute.

It all started with May Institute’s strong commitment to bringing critical autism-related resources directly to the community. Through their Stars & Strikes® bowling fundraiser, Cadence Design Systems helped make this vision a reality and bring services to children and families across Silicon Valley.
Autism Speaks awarded The Bay School in Santa Cruz, Calif., a $99,704 research grant for the first year of a two-year pilot study that will examine autism spectrum disorders (ASD) stereotypy.
The Silicon Valley Children’s Hospital Foundation pledged $35,000 to support services offered by the Pediatric Specialty Center in San Jose, Calif.
The Lilla M. Pond Living Trust donated $21,000 to support May Institute programs and services.