Ad Astra Foundation
Ad Astra Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1986 and based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a private grantmaking foundation. It functions with no employees and maintains its headquarters at 5653 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73112-7769.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8M
+7.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+70.7% YoY
Grant Count
32
-3.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
+76.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focuses on the performing arts and education. The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to supporting visual arts initiatives, notably the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (V.A.S.E.) scholarship program. The foundation also sponsors various fundraising events throughout the year, including participation in the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition's (OVAC) 12x12 art fundraiser.
Grantmaking
Ad Astra Foundation made 32 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma, with a concentration on Oklahoma City-based nonprofits.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,806,384
- Total Revenue: $1,144,169
- Total Expenses: $1,100,657
- Net Income: $43
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Investment Income and Dividends: $267,967
The foundation has maintained tax-exempt status since July 1986 (EIN: 73-1278163).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,806,384 | $5,419,026 | $4,223,690 |
| Revenue | $1,144,169 | $1,062,249 | $1,074,289 |
| Expenses | $1,100,657 | $668,647 | $619,801 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,027,123 | $604,650 | $562,600 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,086,592 | $1,013,053 | $1,030,241 |
| Distributable Amount | $514,772 | $486,341 | $480,925 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Sias Pippin | President | — | — |
| Phil Pippin | Treasurer | — | — |
| Richard Pippin | Board Member | — | — |
| Philip Pippin | Board Member | — | — |
| John Pippin | Board Member | — | — |
Contact Information
Telephone: 405-848-2113
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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