The Asher House
We rescue and rehabilitate animals that have been abused, abandoned or discarded and provide them with a safe home. Many of the animals have been abandoned on properties or have been in shelters for months.
The Asher House at a glance
In short: The Asher House gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,050
- -28.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,525
- -28.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,525
- Total assets
- $5,523,426
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Asher House funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was A Way Home for Dogs ($10K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Asher House gives
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $21K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Way Home for Dogs Bonita, CA | Animal Needs | $10,000 |
| Apollo Support & Rescue Justin, TX | Animal Needs | $5,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,523,426 | $7,368,288 | $7,385,998 | $15,050 | 2 | $-81,692 |
| 2023 | $5,458,107 | $7,563,024 | $3,543,404 | $21,050 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $1,562,672 | $2,293,620 | $1,169,002 | $6,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $488,303 | $845,263 | $642,442 | $8,180 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $83,398 | $226,134 | $142,736 | — | — | — |
About The Asher House
Based on IRS filings
The Asher House is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Salem, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Asher House is led by James McGovern, CEO on the 2024 filing; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James McGovern
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$76K (2024)
Lee Asher
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Sonia Gomez
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $47K (2024)
Aaron Testa
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$118K (2024)
Michele Oleksiak
Vice President of Hr & Growth
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Michael Brusco
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $118K, to Aaron Testa (CFO (05/2024-Present)). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Asher House
How much does The Asher House give each year?
The Asher House gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $21K across 2 grants.
How large is The Asher House?
The Asher House reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What is The Asher House?
The Asher House is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Salem, OR. It holds $5.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Asher House operate?
The Asher House has awarded grants in California, Oregon, Texas.
What is The Asher House's EIN?
The Asher House's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3719750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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