Ashgro Inc
Ashgro's mission is to safeguard humanity by minimizing the risk of misalignment in artificial intelligence. Ashgro accomplishes its mission by operating projects working towards ai alignment through research, workshops, and other educational and charitable activities.
Ashgro Inc at a glance
In short: Ashgro Inc gave $40K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,320
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $20,160
- Median grant
- $20,160
- Total assets
- $3,359,896
- +102.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ashgro Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Effective Ventures Foundation USA Inc ($30K). Together the top 2 received $40K.
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 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Effective Ventures Foundation USA Inc San Francisco, CA | Ashgro inc on behalf of timaeus - grant to evf | $30,000 |
| Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative Covina, CA | Funding for Post-Mats Scholars | $10,320 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,359,896 | $4,240,415 | $2,672,983 | $40,320 | 2 | $25,723 |
| 2023 | $1,659,711 | $2,104,518 | $527,410 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $60,545 | $75,031 | $14,507 | — | — | — |
About Ashgro Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ashgro Inc is a public charity, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ashgro Inc is led by Jason Hepburn, President & Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Hepburn
President & Chief Executive Officer
President → President & Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anastasiia Gaidashenko
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hunter Jay
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nathan Sherburn (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Williams (2022–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Ashgro Inc
How much does Ashgro Inc give each year?
Ashgro Inc gave $40K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Ashgro Inc?
Ashgro Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
Where does Ashgro Inc operate?
Ashgro Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Ashgro Inc's EIN?
Ashgro Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4232889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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