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Ask Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Anthony Chan. It holds total assets of $662K. Annual income is reported at $281K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Ask Foundation has made 5 grants totaling $65K, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $2K in 2021 to $20K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $40K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $20K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Ask Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 5 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA.
Ask Foundation has distributed a total of $65K across 5 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $20K.
Ask Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ask Foundation is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Chan | President&CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alex Chan | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$20K
Total Assets
$662K
Fair Market Value
$841K
Net Worth
$662K
Grants Paid
$20K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$19K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $559K
Total Grants
5
Total Giving
$65K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ucsf Breast Cancer Research And CarMEDICAL | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2024 |
| Cancer Research InstituteGeneral | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Ucsf Foundation Asian Health InitiaMEDICAL | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2021 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA