THE CREATION OF AN ASSOCIATION OF THE WORLD'S LEADING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS - MEN AND WOMEN WITH SYSTEM-CHANGING SOLUTIONS FOR THE WORLD'S MOST URGENT SOCIAL PROBLEMS - AND FOSTERING A GLOBAL CULTURE OF EVERYONE BEING A CHANGEMAKER FOR THE GOOD OF ALL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$96.8M
+8.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+2179.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.1M
+2179.2% YoY
About Ashoka
Based on IRS filings
Ashoka is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in ARLINGTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $96.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $1.3M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $96,842,589 | $89,355,676 | $102,229,455 |
| Revenue | $42,144,063 | $25,830,738 | $45,929,227 |
| Expenses | $48,898,747 | $46,025,141 | $40,334,548 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,295,934 | $787,096 | $839,505 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Youth Venture Inc ($2,108,294).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YOUTH VENTURE INC ARLINGTON, VA | DEVELOPING YOUTH | $2,108,294 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANA WELLS | President Emeritus | 40 | $183,176 |
| EMILY LAWSON | Leader, Change/Build CTR Team | 40 | $189,981 |
| Claire Fallender | Director, Global LeadYoung Ini | 40 | $168,140 |
| CONRAD CARTER | LEADERSHIP GROUP MEMBER | 40 | $165,763 |
| LISA DAVIS | VP of Integrity | 40 | $118,448 |
| NJIDEKA HARRY | LEADERSHIP GROUP MEMEBER | 40 | $156,258 |
| WILLIAM DRAYTON | CEO | 40 | $119,174 |
| KONSTANZA FRISCHEN | Tech & Humanity Advisor | 40 | $126,255 |
| Tope Fajingbesi | CFO | 40 | $107,672 |
| Kyle Zimmer | Director (THRU 07/24) | 2 | — |
| Sara Horowitz | Director (THRU 07/24) | 2 | — |
| Felipe Vergara | Director (THRU 07/24) | 2 | — |
| Sushmita Gosh | Director | 2 | — |
| Roger Harrison | Director | 2 | — |
| Mary Gordon | Director | 2 | — |
| Fred Hehuwat | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashoka?
Ashoka is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in ARLINGTON, VA. It holds $96.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ashoka?
As of 2024, Ashoka holds $96.8M in total assets with $42.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $2.1M in 2024.
Where does Ashoka operate?
Ashoka has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Ashoka award?
In 2024, Ashoka awarded 1 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $2.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ashoka's EIN?
Ashoka's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0255908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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