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Asen Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is R Scott Asen. It holds total assets of $676K. Annual income is reported at $90K. Total assets have decreased from $1.7M in 2011 to $632K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Connecticut. According to available records, Asen Foundation has made 99 grants totaling $569K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $192K in 2020 to $62K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $315K distributed across 60 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $50K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 50 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 46% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 29 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.
Asen Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 99 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Asen Foundation has distributed a total of $569K across 99 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $50K.
Asen Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Asen Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Scott Asen | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$65K
Total Assets
$632K
Fair Market Value
$51K
Net Worth
$631K
Grants Paid
$62K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3K
Distribution Amount
$15K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
99
Total Giving
$569K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
50
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focusing Philanthropy IncSUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Housatonic Valley AssociationSUPPORT | Cornwall Bridge, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Ny Hot Jazz Camp CorpSUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Great Mountain Forest CorpSUPPORT | Falls Village, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Northwest Ct Community FoundationSUPPORT | Torrington, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| The Canaan Foundation IncSUPPORT | Canaan, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Target Margin TheaterSUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| The Norfold LibrarySUPPORT | Norfolk, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| Project SageSUPPORT | Lakeville, CT | $300 | 2023 |
| Northeast Harbor LibrarySUPPORT | Northeast Harbor, ME | $250 | 2023 |
| The Turtle Bay Tree FundSUPPORT | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Douglas LibrarySUPPORT | North Canaan, CT | $250 | 2023 |
| The Neighborhood HouseSUPPORT | Northeast Harbor, ME | $250 | 2023 |
| Harvard MagazineSUPPORT | Boston, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| Unicef UsaSUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| New Venture Fundamerica VotesSUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Land & Garden PreserveSUPPORT | Seal Harbor, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| The World Science FestivalSUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Food Bank For New York CitySUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Big Life Foundation UsaSUPPORT | Ridgefield, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Camphill Village UsaSUPPORT | Copake, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| La MamaSUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Mi Vecinos IncSUPPORT | Palm Springs, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Canaan Community TrustSUPPORT | Canaan, CT | $2K | 2022 |
| Nyc Walk4hearingSUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Citymeals On WheelsSUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Coalition To Restore Coastal LouisiSUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $1K | 2022 |
| The Urban AssemblySUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Two East Sixty-Second St FoundationSUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| American Folk Art MuseumSUPPORT | Long Island City, NY | $1K | 2022 |