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Aesara Foundation is a private corporation based in DURHAM, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. It holds total assets of $285K. Annual income is reported at $15K. Total assets have grown from $12K in 2019 to $285K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Donations made to support aid organization directing and providing direct care, supplies, and logistics the support of marginalized populations including cooking at the community co-op in ft myers, collecting and distributing personal products for homeless teens in the chicago area, and running a meal service kitchen in boston. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Carolina and Maryland. According to available records, Aesara Foundation has made 15 grants totaling $88K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $24K in 2020 to $64K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $24K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia, North Carolina, Illinois, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Donations made to support aid organization directing and providing direct care, supplies, and logistics the support of marginalized populations including cooking at the community co-op in ft myers, collecting and distributing personal products for homeless teens in the chicago area, and running a meal service kitchen in boston.
Expenses: $21K
Donations made to support aid organization directing and providing further renovations to the emergency shelter in loiza, puerto rico.
Expenses: $16K
Donations made to support aid organization directing and providing direct care, supplies, and logistics the support of marginalized populations including cooking at the community co-op in ft myers, collecting and distributing personal products for homeless teens in the chicago area, and running a meal service kitchen in boston. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in GA, NC, IL.
Aesara Foundation has distributed a total of $88K across 15 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $24K.
Aesara Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Aesara Foundation is headquartered in DURHAM, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duyen Chinh V Pham | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jen Kelley | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ohene Asare | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Pamela Read | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$285K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$285K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$88K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MedshareTO FURTHER THE NON-PROFIT MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Decatur, GA | $24K | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryTO FURTHER THE NON-PROFIT MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Community Cooperative IncTO FURTHER THE NON-PROFIT MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Fort Myers, FL | $500 | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilTO FURTHER THE NON-PROFIT MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Carolina Tiger RescueTO FURTHER THE NON-PROFIT MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Pittsboro, NC | $500 | 2022 |
| Provence Of CarborroDONATION TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS DURING COVID CRISIS | Carrboro, NC | $20K | 2020 |
| Foodbank Of Central And Eastern North CarolinaPROVIDE MEALS DURING COVID CRISIS | Raleigh, NC | $3K | 2020 |
| Naacp Entrepreneur ProgramSUPPORT NEW BUSINESSES | Baltimore, MD | $1K | 2020 |