THE AD ASTRA EDUCATION FOUNDATION SERVES TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND EQUITY BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND OTHER FORMS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS, FACULTY AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS (UNIVERSITY) FROM GROUPS WHO HISTORICALLY HAVE BEEN UNDERREPRESENTED AT THE UNIVERSITY.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+109.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.0M
+109.3% YoY
About Ad Astra Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ad Astra Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in OVERLAND PARK, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $10,451 | $24,412 |
| Revenue | $2,027,492 | $969,153 | $473,461 |
| Expenses | $2,034,740 | $984,515 | $484,414 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1 | $1 | $2 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include The University of Kansas ($2,027,491).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KS | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND OTHER FORMS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS, FACULTY AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS FROM GROUPS WHO HISTORICALLY HAVE BEEN UNDERREPRESENTED AT THE UNIVERSITY. | $2,027,491 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| E ANNETTE RIEGER | VICE CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JONATHAN Y NG | CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JUSTIN A MILLS | SECRETARY & TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SASHA BOULWARE | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| GREGS THOMOPULOS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN KEARNEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SUSAN KLUSMEIER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ad Astra Education Foundation?
Ad Astra Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in OVERLAND PARK, KS. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ad Astra Education Foundation operate?
Ad Astra Education Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas.
What size grants does Ad Astra Education Foundation award?
In 2025, Ad Astra Education Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $2.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ad Astra Education Foundation's EIN?
Ad Astra Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3611263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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