ASL Foundation
ASL Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakewood, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $137K.
ASL Foundation at a glance
In short: ASL Foundation gave $21K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,850
- -22.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,425
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,425
- Total assets
- $2,066,979
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who ASL Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cong Toras Aish Inc ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How ASL Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $176K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misc Charitlable Org Lakewood, NJ | Charity | $15,850 |
| Cong Toras Aish Inc Lakewood, NJ | Charity | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,066,979 | $140,047 | $23,890 | $20,850 | 2 | $137,457 |
| 2024 | $1,814,985 | $376,886 | $28,118 | $26,756 | 3 | $26,861 |
| 2023 | $1,438,587 | $257,060 | $21,148 | $13,990 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $1,229,371 | $305,045 | $31,558 | $24,540 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $1,020,146 | $203,214 | $41,573 | $35,474 | 7 | — |
| 2020 | $862,506 | $325,054 | $175,915 | $175,915 | 7 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
ASL Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amram Lifshiz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Lifshiz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 ASL Foundation
How much does ASL Foundation give each year?
ASL Foundation gave $21K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 3 grants.
How large is ASL Foundation?
ASL Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $140K.
Where does ASL Foundation operate?
ASL Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
What is ASL Foundation's EIN?
ASL Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4787092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work ASL Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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