American Waste Foundation
American Waste Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kalkaska, MI. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $41.
American Waste Foundation at a glance
In short: American Waste Foundation gave $34K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $17K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $34,447
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $17,224
- Median grant
- $17,224
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who American Waste Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Michael's Place ($25K). Together the top 2 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael's Place Traverse City, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| NMC Foundation Food Pantry Traverse City, MI | General Support | $9,447 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $20,041 | $36,747 | $34,447 | 2 | $41 | $1,733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Waste Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Waste Foundation is led by Michael A. Ascione, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Michael A. Ascione
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne E. Ascione
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vida Ascione
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward G. Ascione
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Waste Foundation
How much does American Waste Foundation give each year?
American Waste Foundation gave $34K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does American Waste Foundation operate?
American Waste Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
How much is American Waste Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, American Waste Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is American Waste Foundation's EIN?
American Waste Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2352733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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