 In 2014, Augie's Quest officially transitioned from MDA to the ALS Therapy Development Institute, a non-profit biotech and in 2018, Augie's Quest to Cure ALS became a stand alone non-profit.Since 2006, Augie's Quest and ALS TDI have raised over $150 million for research under Augie's leadership.In 2009, John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting wrote a song in Nieto's honor on his album Slice to help raise awareness and funds for Augie's Quest.