Asta Foundation Inc
ASTA Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Its IRS filings report grantmaking in 2022; the available information does not specify the foundation’s mission or the purposes of those grants.
Asta Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $733,601
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $19,320
- -2290.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $19,635
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $8,567
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Asta Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to contact ASTA Foundation, attention Zane Kerby, and provide qualifications in the field of travel management. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Asta Foundation Attn Zane Kerby
Mailing address: 123 N Pitt Street 400, Alexandria, VA 22314-3133
Phone: (703) 739-2782
Website: https://www.asta.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Asta Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
686 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 686 grants of 686 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Asta Foundation Inc gives
- In 2022 it paid out 100% of 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2022) to $91K (2021). In 2022 it made 36 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Covington-Tate East Orange, NJ | Latam May 2022 | $1,138 |
| Anna Krimer Manalapan, NJ | Latam May 2022 | $1,096 |
| Desmond Dawkins Brooklyn, NY | Latam May 2022 | $1,096 |
| Linda Cateriano Buckeye, AZ | Latam May 2022 | $1,096 |
| Barbara Elliott Land O Lakes, FL | Latam May 2022 | $968 |
| Andrew Burns Mauston, WI | AGC 2022 | $883 |
| Catherine Mattison Saint Petersburg, FL | AGC 2022 | $813 |
| Nicole Carrigan Euless, TX | Latam May 2022 | $799 |
| Julie Sykes Bradenton, FL | Latam May 2022 | $799 |
| Charles Anderson Arvada, CO | Latam May 2022 | $799 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $733,601 | $19,320 | $8,567 | — | — | — | $19,635 | $34,790 |
| 2023 | $688,420 | $-882 | $29,980 | — | — | — | $14,399 | $29,249 |
| 2022 | $507,493 | $10,538 | $52,665 | $27,154 | 36 | $27,154 | $10,538 | $27,111 |
| 2021 | $599,369 | $50,554 | $106,681 | $90,593 | 161 | $90,593 | $43,598 | $27,656 |
| 2020 | $548,313 | $49,513 | $64,645 | $50,965 | 489 | — | $39,513 | $30,081 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Asta Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 36 grants totaling $27,154 in 2022, an average of about $754 per grant. It reported no grants in 2023 or 2024. No grantee names or award amounts are available here.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jason Coleman as chair; Jay Ellenby as treasurer; and Brian Harris, Camille Olivere, and Cynthia Perry as board members.
Asta Foundation Inc is led by Jason Coleman, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Coleman
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Harris
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camille Olivere
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Perry
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Ellenby
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Asta Foundation Inc
How large is Asta Foundation Inc?
Asta Foundation Inc reported $734K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.
How do I apply for a grant from Asta Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Asta Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Asta Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $35K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Asta Foundation Inc's EIN?
Asta Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1268268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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