Susman and Asher Foundation
Susman and Asher Foundation is a private foundation, based in Elburn, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $80K. Net investment income was $1K.
Susman and Asher Foundation at a glance
In short: Susman and Asher Foundation gave $80K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $80K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- +700.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $80,000
- +700.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $5,937
- -93.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (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 Susman and Asher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Johns Hopkins University ($80K).
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 39 (95%).
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 Susman and Asher Foundation gives
- Giving grew 75% 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 $10K (2024) to $378K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Charitable Purpose | $80,000 |
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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 | $5,937 | $2,419 | $82,661 | $80,000 | 1 | $81,344 | $1,102 | $3,022 |
| 2024 | $86,179 | $3,745 | $12,852 | $10,000 | 1 | $11,597 | $2,220 | $4,645 |
| 2023 | $95,286 | $131,423 | $42,536 | $40,000 | 2 | $41,281 | $42,775 | $879 |
| 2022 | $137,025 | $48,582 | $48,341 | $45,845 | 16 | $47,106 | $14,645 | $3,967 |
| 2021 | $187,583 | $77,336 | $114,304 | $102,995 | 19 | $104,238 | $76,118 | $15,182 |
| 2020 | $287,961 | $668,824 | $380,399 | $377,850 | 20 | — | $345,877 | $8,460 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Susman and Asher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Susman and Asher Foundation is led by David L Asher, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David L Asher
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Craig Asher
Director
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Johnston
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Asher
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donald Asher (2020–2022) — President & Treasurer
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 Susman and Asher Foundation
How much does Susman and Asher Foundation give each year?
Susman and Asher Foundation gave $80K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Susman and Asher Foundation?
Susman and Asher Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Susman and Asher Foundation operate?
Susman and Asher Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio.
What is Susman and Asher Foundation's EIN?
Susman and Asher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6049760. 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 May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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