David S Ascher MD Charitable
David S Ascher MD Charitable is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Laguna Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $50K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $19K.
David S Ascher MD Charitable at a glance
In short: David S Ascher MD Charitable gave $79K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,858
- -35.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,265
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $49,560
- -54.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (49% 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 David S Ascher MD Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tufts University ($25K). Together the top 7 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 53 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How David S Ascher MD Charitable gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2025) to $184K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts University Medford, MA | Health, Educations, or Wellness | $25,183 |
| Breakthrough T1D Hagerstown, MD | Health, Education, or Wellness | $15,250 |
| CASA Santa Ana, CA | Health, Education, or Welfare | $12,435 |
| Orange County Museum of Art Costa Mesa, CA | Health, Education, or Wellness | $10,000 |
| The Craig School Irvine, CA | Health, Education, or Wellness | $10,000 |
| Aocds Oc Deputy Sheriffs Santa Ana, CA | Health, Education, or Welfare | $4,000 |
| Salem Lutheran School Orange, CA | Health, Education, or Wellness | $1,990 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,560 | $24,617 | $84,179 | $78,858 | 7 | $78,858 | $19,296 | $5,930 |
| 2024 | $109,122 | $11,939 | $129,009 | $122,971 | 11 | $122,971 | $5,901 | — |
| 2023 | $226,192 | $3,189 | $107,739 | $101,013 | 12 | $101,013 | $8,228 | — |
| 2022 | $330,742 | $15,888 | $145,208 | $135,299 | 9 | $135,299 | $20,173 | — |
| 2021 | $460,062 | $60,716 | $153,025 | $139,781 | 14 | — | $47,472 | $28,938 |
| 2020 | $552,371 | $52,830 | $191,995 | $183,860 | 20 | — | $44,695 | $33,752 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David S Ascher MD Charitable reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David S Ascher MD Charitable is led by Renetta Caya, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Renetta Caya
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linnsey Caya
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Viviann Tabb
Treasurer & Director
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 David S Ascher MD Charitable
How much does David S Ascher MD Charitable give each year?
David S Ascher MD Charitable gave $79K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 11 grants.
What is David S Ascher MD Charitable's typical grant size?
David S Ascher MD Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,265, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David S Ascher MD Charitable give grants?
David S Ascher MD Charitable's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (32%) and Maryland (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Ana, CA (2 grants).
Does David S Ascher MD Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on David S Ascher MD Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health, Education, or Wellness" (4 grants).
Who are David S Ascher MD Charitable's largest grantees?
David S Ascher MD Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Tufts University ($25,183), Breakthrough T1D ($15,250) and CASA ($12,435), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David S Ascher MD Charitable?
David S Ascher MD Charitable reported $50K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is David S Ascher MD Charitable?
David S Ascher MD Charitable is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Laguna Beach, CA. It holds $50K in total assets as of 2025.
What is David S Ascher MD Charitable's EIN?
David S Ascher MD Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0243114. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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