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Ad Astra Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Franz Colloredo-Mansfeld. It holds total assets of $427K. Annual income is reported at $119K. Total assets have grown from $324K in 2019 to $427K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of community development. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, Illinois and District of Columbia. According to available records, Ad Astra Foundation has made 10 grants totaling $168K, with a median grant of $12K. The foundation has distributed between $46K and $73K annually from 2022 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $73K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and District of Columbia and Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$14K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ad Astra Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of community development. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 10 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, DC, IL.
Ad Astra Foundation has distributed a total of $168K across 10 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K.
Ad Astra Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ad Astra Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne D Colloredo-Mansfeld | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Franz F Colloredo-Mansfeld | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Franz Josef Colloredo-Mansfeld | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$427K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$427K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$168K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass General HospitalLYMPHOMA RESEARCH | Boston, MA | $45K | 2024 |
| Ukranian Catholic Education FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT TO | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2024 |
| Urban Land Institute FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT - GREATEST | Washington, DC | $23K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Harvard PoloGENERAL SUPPORT FOR | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |