Karl Asch Foundation Inc
Karl Asch Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Jenkintown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $76K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $350K. Net investment income was $105K.
Karl Asch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Karl Asch Foundation Inc gave $350K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $350K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $350,000
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $350,000
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $350,000
- Total assets
- $76,498
- -78.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Karl Asch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish National Fund ($350K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Karl Asch Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). 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 $100K (2024) to $350K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Human Welfare | $350,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,498 | $109,496 | $380,844 | $350,000 | 1 | $375,000 | $104,921 | $16,024 |
| 2024 | $347,846 | $45,478 | $133,228 | $100,000 | 1 | $125,750 | $40,788 | $22,194 |
| 2023 | $435,596 | $17,560 | $234,396 | $200,000 | 1 | $225,000 | $16,833 | $29,255 |
| 2022 | $652,432 | $61,722 | $342,348 | $304,200 | 2 | $329,200 | $53,494 | $38,099 |
| 2021 | $933,058 | $60,931 | $144,801 | $104,200 | 2 | $129,200 | $49,393 | $52,986 |
| 2020 | $1,016,928 | $56,754 | $188,352 | $150,000 | 1 | — | $44,477 | $54,429 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Karl Asch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Karl Asch Foundation Inc is led by Meredith Asch, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meredith Asch
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christina Asch
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$750 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Peggy Christen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2025)
Philip Tortoreti
Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Peggy Christen (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Karl Asch Foundation Inc
How much does Karl Asch Foundation Inc give each year?
Karl Asch Foundation Inc gave $350K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is Karl Asch Foundation Inc?
Karl Asch Foundation Inc reported $76K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $375K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Karl Asch Foundation Inc operate?
Karl Asch Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New York.
What is Karl Asch Foundation Inc's EIN?
Karl Asch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1946151. 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 October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Karl Asch Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · 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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