Asnt Foundation
The mission of the Asnt Foundation is to advance the field of nondestructive testing through research, scholarship, and workforce development.
Asnt Foundation at a glance
In short: Asnt Foundation gave $100K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,916,693
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Asnt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Drexel University ($20K). Together the top 3 received $60K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2025) to $120K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Fellowship | $20,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $40,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Urbana, IL | Fellowship | $20,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Fellowship | $20,000 |
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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 | $6,916,693 | $1,004,504 | $561,203 | $100,000 | 5 | $409,132 |
| 2024 | $6,124,440 | $690,437 | $540,887 | $120,000 | 7 | $156,665 |
| 2023 | $5,381,313 | $5,597,870 | $381,940 | $120,000 | 7 | $184,133 |
About Asnt Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Asnt Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $409K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Asnt Foundation is led by Neal Couture, CEO & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Neal Couture
CEO & Trustee
Trustee → CEO & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Cowles
Executive Director & Secretary
Secretary → Executive Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Iman
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Riggs
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Graen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marybeth Miceli
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan McGovern
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Campbell
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Lindgren
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Smith
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Bieri
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny Keck
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Nealy Wheat
Cfao & Treasurer
Treasurer → Cfao & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lisa Brasche (2023) — Trustee
- Former: N. David Campbell (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Nealy Wheat (2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Asnt Foundation
How much does Asnt Foundation give each year?
Asnt Foundation gave $100K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $120K across 7 grants.
What is Asnt Foundation's typical grant size?
Asnt Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Asnt Foundation give grants?
Asnt Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (40%) and California (20%).
Does Asnt Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Asnt Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fellowship" (5 grants).
Who are Asnt Foundation's largest grantees?
Asnt Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Drexel University ($20,000), University of Illinois Urbana Champaign ($20,000) and University of Pittsburgh ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Asnt Foundation?
Asnt Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Asnt Foundation?
Asnt Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $6.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Asnt Foundation's EIN?
Asnt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2513556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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