Founded by Dan and Claire Marino after their son, Michael was diagnosed with autism in 1992, the Dan Marino Foundation has a long and distinguished history of life-changing programs and services with the mission to "empower individuals with autism.” Today, 1 in 36 children is diagnosed with autism in the United States. To ensure support is given to those who need it, ninety-four cents of every dollar donated to the Foundation goes toward programs and other initiatives which have included:
- Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Outpatient Center
- Marino Autism Research Institute
- Marino Adapted Aquatics
- Marino Campus accredited post-secondary schools
- Hub2Connect
- Local and nationwide autism organizations
Through grants awarded by Google, the NFL Foundation, and Magic Leap, the Dan Marino Foundation leads in offering technology solutions that address barriers to employment and independence encountered by individuals with autism. The Foundation is a Charity Navigator 4-star organization, GuideStar Gold Seal Charity, and Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity. For more information about the Foundation, please visit https://danmarinofoundation.org, and follow the organization on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.