Astellas Global Health Foundation
Astellas Global Health Foundation is a private foundation based in Northbrook, Illinois. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working on children’s health, neglected tropical diseases and community disease services, community resilience, disaster support, and mental health.
Astellas Global Health Foundation at a glance
In short: Astellas Global Health Foundation gave $1.8M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $358K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,791,625
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $358,325
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $345,000
- Total assets
- $30,931,633
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Astellas Global Health Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2375 Waterview Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (630) 841-0427
Website: https://astellasglobalhealthfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Astellas Global Health Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amref Health Africa ($537K). Together the top 5 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 17 grants of 26 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (30%), Washington (30%), California (19%), Rhode Island (19%), and Indiana (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Astellas Global Health Foundation gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2024) to $2.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amref Health Africa New York, NY | Children's Health | $536,600 |
| Path Seattle, WA | NTDS/CDS | $536,533 |
| International Medical Corps Los Angeles, CA | Community Resilience | $345,000 |
| Plan International USA Providence, RI | Disaster Support | $345,000 |
| Indiana University - Ampath Indianapolis, IN | Mental Health | $28,492 |
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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 | $30,931,633 | $1,097,388 | $496,789 | $1,791,625 | 5 | $2,088,532 | $936,244 | $1,544,957 |
| 2023 | $30,385,170 | $578,306 | $3,082,464 | $1,954,834 | 4 | $2,218,191 | $599,688 | $1,509,901 |
| 2022 | $29,458,881 | $-149,097 | $4,306,963 | $2,300,000 | 5 | $2,528,252 | $371,298 | $1,610,258 |
| 2021 | $35,074,071 | $266,819 | $2,077,276 | $2,300,000 | 6 | $2,524,691 | $292,853 | $1,870,876 |
| 2020 | $37,785,858 | $359,452 | $1,682,622 | $2,299,347 | 6 | — | $386,130 | $2,735,974 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Astellas Global Health Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for children’s health, NTDS/CDS, community resilience, disaster support, and mental health. Among its grantees, AMRef Health Africa describes its mission as empowering people in Africa through better health; PATH says it works to make good health more accessible in more than 70 countries; and International Medical Corps says it saves lives and relieves suffering through health interventions and related activities that strengthen communities affected by conflict, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported five grants totaling $1,791,625. Grant amounts ranged from $28,492 to $536,600, with a median of $345,000. The largest grants were $536,600 to AMRef Health Africa for children’s health; $536,533 to PATH for NTDS/CDS; $345,000 to International Medical Corps for community resilience; and $345,000 to Plan International USA for disaster support. Indiana University–AMPATH received $28,492 for mental health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Angelique Lewis as president; Amy Skarr as treasurer; Pratima J., listed as Pratima Jagarlamudi, as assistant treasurer; and Stephan Beschle as secretary. Directors listed are Anthony Yanni, Malcolm Brown, Maria Alejandra Vazquez-Gragg, Shingo Iino, Seyma Bahsi, and Yusuke Ishii.
Astellas Global Health Foundation is led by Angelique Lewis, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angelique Lewis
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Yanni
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malcolm Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shingo Iino
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yusuke Ishii
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Alejandra Vazquez-Gragg
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seyma Bahsi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Skarr
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pratima Jagarlamudi
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shintaro Omuro
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephan Beschle
Secretary
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Frank Hudson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Grace Fan (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Naoto Saegusa (2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Anne Keating (2022) — Director
- Former: Ellen Slawny (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Izumi Fujii (2022) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Bernie Zeiher (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kazuhiro Sako (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Beth Bentley (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Christy Noland (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Cynthia Jones (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Dirk Koshe (2020) — Director
- Former: Moyra Knight (2020) — President
- Former: Percival Barretto-Ko (2020) — Director
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 Astellas Global Health Foundation
How much does Astellas Global Health Foundation give each year?
Astellas Global Health Foundation gave $1.8M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 4 grants.
What is Astellas Global Health Foundation's typical grant size?
Astellas Global Health Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $345,000, and its average grant was $358,325, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Astellas Global Health Foundation give grants?
Astellas Global Health Foundation's top state is New York, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (30%) and California (19%).
Does Astellas Global Health Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Astellas Global Health Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Astellas Global Health Foundation's largest grantees?
Astellas Global Health Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Amref Health Africa ($536,600), Path ($536,533) and International Medical Corps ($345,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Astellas Global Health Foundation?
Astellas Global Health Foundation reported $30.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Astellas Global Health Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for children’s health, NTDS/CDS, community resilience, disaster support, and mental health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Astellas Global Health Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Astellas Global Health Foundation's EIN?
Astellas Global Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1820099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Astellas Global Health Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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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