George W Askren Memorial
George W Askren Memorial is a private foundation based in Greenfield, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to students, while its 2023 filing describes an application process for graduates of Warren Township schools in Indianapolis seeking college awards.
George W Askren Memorial at a glance
In short: George W Askren Memorial gave $14K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $799.222), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,386
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $799
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $722
- Total assets
- $308,135
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George W Askren Memorial
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says applications are circulated to graduates. Applicants must be graduates of Warren Township schools in Indianapolis, be in the upper half of their class, and be selected by a committee. The filing names the principal of Warren Central High School as the application contact. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing says applications are due early spring each year; this is past filing guidance, and a current deadline is not verified.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing says applications are due early spring each year; this is past filing guidance, and a current deadline…
- Contact
Application contact: Principal Of Warren Central High Sc
Mailing address: 9500 East 16Th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229
Phone: (317) 684-3115
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George W Askren Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ashley Yamileth Rodriguez Vega Iu ($722). Together the top 6 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 individual scholarships ($10,054), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 5% to recipients in Maryland. The application restrictions stated in the 2023 filing concern graduates of Warren Township schools in Indianapolis.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How George W Askren Memorial gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $17K (2019). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,054 |
| Ashley Yamileth Rodriguez Vega Iu Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $722 |
| Christopher Burke Ball State Unive Muncie, IN | Scholarship | $722 |
| Gabriela Hernandez Alvarez Iu Indi Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $722 |
| Grant Coburn Ivy Tech Community CO Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $722 |
| Hannah West the John Hopkins Unive Baltimore, MD | Scholarship | $722 |
| Xavier Wills Indiana State Univers Terre Haute, IN | Scholarship | $722 |
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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 | $308,135 | $21,302 | $20,106 | $14,386 | 18 | $17,238 | $19,813 | $19,203 |
| 2024 | $306,942 | $12,231 | $15,729 | $10,599 | 16 | $13,257 | $9,759 | $16,448 |
| 2023 | $310,439 | $-747 | $20,420 | $14,859 | 18 | $18,796 | $3,868 | $15,135 |
| 2022 | $331,195 | $7,445 | $19,997 | $14,844 | 17 | $17,325 | $4,773 | $17,340 |
| 2021 | $343,760 | $14,740 | $21,449 | $11,478 | 15 | — | $11,804 | $18,301 |
| 2020 | $350,469 | $97,945 | $19,347 | $12,761 | 17 | — | $95,299 | $15,352 |
| 2019 | $271,871 | $28,709 | $26,370 | $17,310 | 19 | — | $24,826 | $17,248 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George W Askren Memorial reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $14,386. Grants ranged from $722 to $1,000, with a median of $722. Named recipients include an individual recipient Bloomington, Emmanuelle Wagnac of Butler University, three individual recipients Bloomington, each receiving $1,000 for a scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Greenfield Banking Company as trustee.
George W Askren Memorial's only listed officer is Greenfield Banking Company, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greenfield Banking Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: JP Morgan Chase NA (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Greenfield Banking Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George W Askren Memorial
How much does George W Askren Memorial give each year?
George W Askren Memorial gave $14K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 16 grants.
What is George W Askren Memorial's typical grant size?
George W Askren Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $722, and its average grant was $799, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George W Askren Memorial give grants?
George W Askren Memorial gives mostly in Indiana: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants).
Does George W Askren Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on George W Askren Memorial's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (18 grants).
Who are George W Askren Memorial's largest grantees?
George W Askren Memorial's largest 2025 grantees include Ashley Yamileth Rodriguez Vega Iu ($722), Christopher Burke Ball State Unive ($722) and Gabriela Hernandez Alvarez Iu Indi ($722), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 12 individual scholarships ($10,054), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George W Askren Memorial?
George W Askren Memorial reported $308K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from George W Askren Memorial?
The 2023 filing says applications are circulated to graduates. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George W Askren Memorial's EIN?
George W Askren Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6231596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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