ASE Education and Research Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Durham, NC EIN: 43-1972597

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN THE FIELD OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY AND HEALTHCARE AND FUND OTHER CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FIELD OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY.

Key facts about ASE Education and Research Foundation

EIN: 43-1972597
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $100,000
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $25,000
Median grant: $25,000
Total assets: $3,049,277
Primary geography: Texas (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who ASE Education and Research Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for ASE Education and Research Foundation's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (50%), Michigan (25%) and Pennsylvania (25%). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Travel Grant" (4 grants).

How ASE Education and Research Foundation gives

Giving grew 122% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.0M

+7.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$100K

+33.3% YoY

Grant Count

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

+0.0% YoY

About ASE Education and Research Foundation

Based on IRS filings

ASE Education and Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $53K.

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $50K (50%)

Michigan $25K (25%)

Pennsylvania $25K (25%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota New York Oregon Pennsylvania Texas

Cities

MinneapolisBaltimoreBostonDallasGrand RapidsHoustonNew YorkPittsburgPittsburghPortland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,049,277	$2,824,780	$2,562,835
Revenue	$475,571	$250,686	$539,644
Expenses	$460,377	$307,339	$204,640
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$53,414	$-29,227	$32,254
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Baylor College of Medicine ($25,000), Corewell Health Foundation ($25,000), University of Pittsburg ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Houston, TX	Research Travel Grant	$25,000
COREWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION Grand Rapids, MI	Research Travel Grant	$25,000
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURG Pittsburg, PA	Research Travel Grant	$25,000
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER Dallas, TX	Research Travel Grant	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Neil Weissman MD Fase	Chair	3	—
David Wiener MD Fase	Past Vice Chair	1	—
Cynthia Taub MD Fase	Vice Chair	1	—
Akhil Narang MD Fase	Treasurer	1	—
Jonathan Lindner MD Fase	Board Member	1	—
Nausheen Akhter MD Fase	Board Member	1	—
MERRI BREMEREdD RN ACS RDCS FASE	Board Member	1	—
Keith Collins Ms RDCS Fase	Board Member	1	—
Bharatbhushan Patel RDCS RVS RDMS	Board Member	1	—
QIONG ZHAO PhD FASE	Board Member	1	—
Robin Wiegerink MNLP	CEO	3	$272,495
Andrea Van Hoever	Deputy Director	8	$181,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASE Education and Research Foundation?

ASE Education and Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Durham, NC. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is ASE Education and Research Foundation?

As of 2024, ASE Education and Research Foundation holds $3.0M in total assets with $476K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $100K in 2024.

Where does ASE Education and Research Foundation operate?

ASE Education and Research Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas.

What size grants does ASE Education and Research Foundation award?

In 2024, ASE Education and Research Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is ASE Education and Research Foundation's EIN?

ASE Education and Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1972597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.