Askman Charitable Foundation
Askman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Barbara, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $14K.
Askman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Askman Charitable Foundation gave $33K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $32,720
- -21.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,090
- -21.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,090
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (38% 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 Askman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was American Cancer Society ($4K). Together the top 8 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Askman Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 27% 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 $33K (2023) to $50K (2021). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Funding for Charity | $4,090 |
| ASPCA-Amer Soc for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New York, NY | Funding for Charity | $4,090 |
| Humane Society of the United States Washington, DC | Funding for Charity | $4,090 |
| National Parks Conservation Association Washington, DC | Funding for Charity | $4,090 |
| Sansum Clinic Philanthropy Department Santa Barbara, CA | Funding for Charity | $4,090 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission Santa Barbara, CA | Funding for Charity | $4,090 |
| VNA Heatlh Santa Barbara, CA | Funding for Charity | $4,090 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Funding for Charity | $4,090 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $19,254 | $43,103 | $32,720 | 8 | $37,541 | $14,275 | $1,344 |
| 2022 | $23,849 | $35,755 | $49,650 | $41,800 | 8 | $44,931 | $31,735 | $4,139 |
| 2021 | $37,744 | $37,986 | $59,655 | $50,000 | 8 | $54,164 | $32,495 | $5,939 |
| 2020 | $59,413 | $11,317 | $56,327 | $44,610 | 7 | — | $4,761 | $7,269 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Askman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Askman Charitable Foundation is led by Stephen T. Frank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Stephen T. Frank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $7K (2023)
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 $7K, to Mr Stephen T Frank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Askman Charitable Foundation
How much does Askman Charitable Foundation give each year?
Askman Charitable Foundation gave $33K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $42K across 8 grants.
What is Askman Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Askman Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $4,090, and its average grant was $4,090, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Askman Charitable Foundation give grants?
Askman Charitable Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (38%) and Oklahoma (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (3 grants).
Does Askman Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Askman Charitable Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funding for Charity" (8 grants).
Who are Askman Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Askman Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include American Cancer Society ($4,090), ASPCA-Amer Soc for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ($4,090) and Humane Society of the United States ($4,090), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Askman Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Askman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Askman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Askman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2448043. 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
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