The Ask Foundation
The Ask Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $670K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $27K.
The Ask Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ask Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $669,738
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (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 The Ask Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UCSF Breast Cancer Research and Car ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
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 The Ask Foundation gives
- Giving grew 700% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCSF Breast Cancer Research and Car San Francisco, CA | Medical | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $669,738 | $27,785 | $20,494 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $27,291 |
| 2024 | $662,447 | $19,447 | $20,194 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $19,253 |
| 2023 | $663,194 | $13,046 | $22,676 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $10,370 |
| 2022 | $672,824 | $11,355 | $2,580 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $11,275 |
| 2021 | $664,049 | $14,831 | $11,207 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $5,624 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ask Foundation is led by Anthony Chan, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony Chan
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alex Chan
CFO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Ask Foundation
How much does The Ask Foundation give each year?
The Ask Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is The Ask Foundation?
The Ask Foundation reported $670K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $28K.
Where does The Ask Foundation operate?
The Ask Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is The Ask Foundation's EIN?
The Ask Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0511228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work The Ask Foundation 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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