Ask Charitable Foundation
Ask Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $73K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $220K.
Ask Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Ask Charitable Foundation gave $220K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $73K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $220,436
- +6.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -57.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $73,479
- +149.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $48,769
- Total assets
- $72,819
- +145.5% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Maryland (76% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Ask Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Charity Water ($167K). Together the top 3 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 63 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ask Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $206K (2022) to $495K (2020). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charity Water Hagerstown, MD | Generalsupportgrant | $166,667 |
| Young Voices of Austin Austin, TX | Generalsupportgrant | $48,769 |
| Austin Theater Alliance Austin, TX | Generalsupportgrant | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,819 | $435,000 | $391,838 | $220,436 | 3 | $220,436 | $2,523 |
| 2022 | $29,657 | $368,000 | $484,146 | $206,348 | 7 | $206,348 | $4,321 |
| 2021 | $145,803 | $714,800 | $634,909 | $343,041 | 23 | $343,041 | $5,214 |
| 2020 | $65,912 | $694,400 | $772,731 | $494,595 | 30 | — | $5,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ask Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ask Charitable Foundation is led by Diana Greenfield, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Diana Greenfield
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $73K (2023)
Steven Kuhn
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al Kuhn
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Roofner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Logan Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Twitchell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $73K, to Diana Greenfield (Exec. Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ask Charitable Foundation
How much does Ask Charitable Foundation give each year?
Ask Charitable Foundation gave $220K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $206K across 7 grants.
What is Ask Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Ask Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $48,769, and its average grant was $73,479, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ask Charitable Foundation give grants?
Ask Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Ask Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Ask Charitable Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Generalsupportgrant" (3 grants).
How large is Ask Charitable Foundation?
Ask Charitable Foundation reported $73K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $220K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ask Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ask Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0764533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Ask Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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