Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation
Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 19 grants totaling $96,750 to charitable organizations.
Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation at a glance
In short: Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation gave $97K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,750
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,092
- -27.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,319,194
- +4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (10 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 728 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 249-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Georgetown University ($25K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 64 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (61%), Washington, DC (26%), Virginia (10%), Connecticut (2%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 19 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2024) to $230K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Charity | $25,000 |
| The New York Junior League New York, NY | Charity | $21,500 |
| Jesuits USA East New York, NY | Charity | $15,000 |
| University of Virginia College Fund Charlottesville, VA | Charity | $10,000 |
| NYC Medical Center New York, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Schwarzman Animal Medical Center New York, NY | Charity | $3,000 |
| Buckley School New York, NY | Charity | $2,500 |
| Saint Pauls School New York, NY | Charity | $2,500 |
| Preservation Long Island Cold Spring Harbor, NY | Charity | $2,500 |
| Experience Camps Westport, CT | Charity | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,319,194 | $294,259 | $182,245 | $96,750 | 19 | $102,856 | $248,146 |
| 2023 | $3,171,755 | $250,228 | $207,202 | $118,650 | 17 | $132,983 | $207,237 |
| 2022 | $2,888,961 | $622,141 | $333,529 | $229,650 | 19 | $240,565 | $568,678 |
| 2021 | $3,820,338 | $226,130 | $287,799 | $132,500 | 9 | — | $180,340 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing reports educational conferences and seminars as a direct charitable activity, but does not state a broader mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including universities, schools, health and social-service organizations, and cultural and animal-care organizations.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of work among supported organizations. Experience Camps describes its work as providing free camps and year-round programs for grieving children. Restore NYC describes its services as long-term aftercare for survivors of sex trafficking in New York City. Studio in a School describes its work as expanding access to visual arts education and arts careers. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $96,750. Grants ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed grants were $25,000 to Georgetown University, $21,500 to The New York Junior League, $15,000 to Jesuits USA East, and $10,000 to University of Virginia College Fund. Other listed recipients included NYC Medical Center ($5,000), Schwarzman Animal Medical Center ($3,000), and Experience Camps ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sherrell J Aston as manager.
Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation's only listed officer is Sherrell J. Aston, Manager on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sherrell J. Aston
Manager
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $50K, to Sherrel J Aston (Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation
How much does Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation give each year?
Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation gave $97K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $119K across 17 grants.
What is Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation's typical grant size?
Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,092, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation give grants?
Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (26%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants).
Does Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (19 grants).
Who are Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation's largest grantees?
Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Georgetown University ($25,000), The New York Junior League ($21,500) and Jesuits USA East ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation?
Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $294K.
What does Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing reports educational conferences and seminars as a direct charitable activity, but does not state a broader mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including universities, schools, health and social-service organizations, and cultural and animal-care organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation's EIN?
Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3081813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Aston Plastic Surgery 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Aston Plastic Surgery Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/aston-plastic-surgery-foundation-morg_17495a8c4b344a15a33384f1497160b8
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