Els for Autism Foundation

Els for Autism Foundation, inc. was established in 2009 by liezl and ernie Els. The Els' son, ben, is impacted by the disorder which affects 1 in 36 children in the u.s. The world-class pro golfer and his wife have devoted their efforts to a game-changing, philanthropic undertaking - the Els center of excellence. The center is a world-class, 26-acre campus that is home to two distinct nonprofit organizations: Els for Autism Foundation and the learning academy, a tuition-free, nonprofit, palm beach county public charter school serving students ages 3-21. The Foundation offers innovative, evidence-based programs for families and individuals across the lifespan in three primary impact areas: adult services, recreation services and early intervention and education services. The Els for Autism Foundation serves families around the world, offering programs and services both virtually and in person at the Els center of excellence in jupiter, Florida.