About Us

History
Americans for Autism Advocacy Foundation (AFAA-F)  was founded in 2022 to educate business leaders, elected officials, and other stakeholders on policy solutions that improves the lives of neurodiverse Americans and their families.  AFAA was accredited by the Internal Revenue Service with full recognition as a 501(c)3 charitable organization in 2022.  

Mission Statement
The mission of the Americans for Autism Advocacy-Foundation (AFAA-F)  is to educate the public and promote policy solutions that improve outcomes for individuals who are diagnosed with Autism and other neurological mental health conditions.  

How Americans for Autism Advocacy Foundation Achieves its Mission 

  1. Promote policy solutions that improve the economic, educational, and health care outcomes for the neurodiversity community in the United States.  
  2. Educate Americans on the need for ethics reform that benefits all Americans.  
  3. Train elected officials on crafting legislation that benefits the neurodiversity community.  
  4. Hold emerging issues forums and other events with stakeholders and elected officials on policies affecting the neurodiversity community.  
  5. Create communications that educate Americans on the need for policy solutions affecting the neurodiversity community.

Our Leadership and Board 

Board of Directors 

  • Kyle Maichle  – President and Board Chairman 
    • Nick Glad – Treasurer 
  • Emily Smedulund – Board Secretary 
  • Daniel C. Loftis  – First At-Large Board Member 
  • L. Chip Borman  – Second At-Large Board Member 

Statement of Tax-Deductibility
Americans for Autism Advocacy Foundation is fully accredited by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 charitable organization.  100 percent of your contribution to the AFAA Foundation is fully tax-deductible and goes immediately to the organization to fulfill its mission and vision.  Please consult with your tax professional on further questions of tax-deductibility.