Asea Advancing Life Foundation
The ASEA Advancing Life Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2015 by ASEA to address global humanitarian needs. Based in Pleasant Grove, Utah, the foundation provides both funding and volunteer support to charitable organizations worldwide, with a focus on breaking cycles of poverty, abuse, and suffering.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$221K
-69.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$991K
+8.5% YoY
Grant Count
14
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71K
+24.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on breaking the cycles of poverty, abuse, and suffering globally. Primary focus areas include:
- International Development: In developing countries, the foundation partners with organizations addressing extreme poverty, clean water access, infrastructure development, food security, and education
- Child and Family Support: In developed regions, the foundation supports organizations serving children and families in need
- Disaster Relief: Emergency response to natural disasters and humanitarian crises
- Local Community Support: Addressing homelessness and poverty in the Utah community
Grantmaking
The foundation supports grantees through both direct funding and volunteer expeditions. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates globally with documented work in:
- Nepal (earthquake relief, 2015)
- Mexico (humanitarian expeditions)
- Ecuador (earthquake relief)
- Philippines (anti-trafficking initiatives)
- Guatemala (VIFAC support)
- Utah (local homelessness initiatives)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $221,452 | $734,968 | $947,829 |
| Revenue | $484,697 | $713,501 | $760,437 |
| Expenses | $998,213 | $926,362 | $526,946 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $998,213 | $926,313 | $526,946 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $18,590 | $22,819 | $16,381 |
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
73 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
KimMarie Larsen - Listed as primary contact for the foundation
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KimMarie Larsen | Chair | 6 | — |
| Charles Funke | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Misty Lindsey | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Robb Bruce | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Adolfo Avalos | Board Member | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Exodus Road received a grant from the foundation to support anti-trafficking work in the Philippines
The Exodus Road awarded grant by The ASEA Advancing Life Foundation to fundLocal initiative: Collection and delivery of donations to The Road Home in Utah during November-December, providing warm clothing and essentials to individuals experiencing homelessness
Employee volunteer contributions including 270 volunteer hours at The Road Home, 400 pounds of food donated to Utah Food Bank, and $7,000 in goods and services
Contact Information
ASEA Advancing Life Foundation
1488 West Pleasant View Drive
Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062
Phone: 801-928-2100
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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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