The Ashton Foundation
The Ashton Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $141K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Ashton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ashton Foundation gave $45K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $45,000
- +33.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +10.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $141,431
- -22.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (78% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Ashton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Society of the Four Arts ($15K). Together the top 6 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ashton Foundation gives
- Giving grew 243% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 456% of 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $950 (2021) to $45K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose Grant | $15,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose Grant | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America Chicago, IL | General Purpose Grant | $5,000 |
| St Paul Cathedral Trust of America Massey, MD | General Purpose Grant | $5,000 |
| Glazer Hall Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose Grant | $5,000 |
| PB Atlantic University - Women of Distinction Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose Grant | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $141,431 | $13,426 | $54,003 | $45,000 | 6 | $48,850 | $8,223 | $10,707 |
| 2025 | $181,914 | $111,505 | $42,233 | $33,840 | 5 | $37,510 | $1,732 | $7,619 |
| 2024 | $112,642 | $54,454 | $28,601 | $17,650 | 4 | $22,709 | — | $7,568 |
| 2023 | $86,789 | $2,741 | $17,850 | $13,120 | 14 | $15,305 | — | $5,298 |
| 2022 | $101,898 | $89,910 | $44,042 | $36,250 | 21 | $39,381 | $34,131 | $5,284 |
| 2021 | $97,094 | $62,144 | $4,806 | $950 | 4 | — | $9,818 | $3,401 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ashton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ashton Foundation is led by Kelly Ashton Barel Di Sant'albano, President & Treasurer since 2026 (on filings since 2023); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kelly Ashton Barel Di Sant'albano
President & Treasurer
Secretary → Chair & Treasurer, 2024
Chair & Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alessandro Barel Di Sant'albano
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Barel Di Sant'albano
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlo Barel Di Sant'albano
Vice President & Secretary
Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Angela M. Ashton (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Harris J. Ashton (2021–2023) — President & Treasurer
- Former: Kelly E. Ashton (2021–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 The Ashton Foundation
How much does The Ashton Foundation give each year?
The Ashton Foundation gave $45K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $34K across 5 grants.
What is The Ashton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ashton Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,500, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ashton Foundation give grants?
The Ashton Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (11%) and Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does The Ashton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ashton Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ashton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ashton Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include The Society of the Four Arts ($15,000), Hope for Depression Research Foundation ($10,000) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Ashton Foundation?
The Ashton Foundation reported $141K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ashton Foundation's EIN?
The Ashton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7061214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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