Ashrei Foundation
The Ashrei Foundation exists to empower and activate the St. Louis community and partners throughout the state of Missouri to promote economic justice, to relieve suffering, and interrupt cycles of poverty.
Ashrei Foundation at a glance
In short: Ashrei Foundation reported $54K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $53,825 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +258.8% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $954,022
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $587,015
- +368.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $11,593
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $447,156
- +126.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ashrei Foundation
- Next open deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Missouri ID Access Subgrants)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Ashrei Foundation
Immigrant Family Emergency Response (IFER) Fund
Ashrei Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Missouri ID Access Subgrant
Ashrei Foundation
Amount
Up to $5K
Deadline
Deadline not published
Missouri ID Access Subgrants
Ashrei Foundation
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Who Ashrei Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $54K (2024). In 2024 it reported $54K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier College Church Saint Louis, MO | Subgrant for ID assistance program | $15,000 |
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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 | $954,022 | $587,015 | $447,156 | $53,825 | Total only | $11,593 |
| 2023 | $813,791 | $125,209 | $197,355 | $15,000 | 1 | $23,197 |
| 2022 | $885,146 | $961,368 | $80,364 | — | — | $2,598 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Ashrei Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ashrei Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $954K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $54K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ashrei Foundation is led by Sara Ruiz, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara Ruiz
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$44K (2022) → $100K (2024)
Helen Petty
President
Member → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Susan Talve
Founder
Founder & CEO → Founder, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$7K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Alex Templeton
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gawain Jameson
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Goldman
Immediate Past President
President & Treasurer → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcy Brodsky
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhoda Kahn Nussbaum
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Wofsey
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Jones
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Uchitelle
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Enbal Shacham
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Berkowitz
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose Terranova
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Amy Hunter (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Epsten (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Elana Hertel (2022–2023) — Secretary Chair of Governanc
- Former: Joe Esstman (2022–2023) — Treasurer Chair of Finance C
- Former: Adam Jaffe (2022) — Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Sara Ruiz (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ashrei Foundation
How much does Ashrei Foundation give each year?
Ashrei Foundation reported $54K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Ashrei Foundation?
Ashrei Foundation reported $954K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $587K.
What is Ashrei Foundation?
Ashrei Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $954K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ashrei Foundation operate?
Ashrei Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Ashrei Foundation's EIN?
Ashrei Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1876155. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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