The Aspen Grove Foundation
The Aspen Grove Foundation is a private foundation based in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including humanitarian relief, animal welfare, veterans’ services, and hunger relief.
The Aspen Grove Foundation at a glance
In short: The Aspen Grove Foundation gave $120K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state California. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,429
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $796,050
- +12.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Aspen Grove Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 224 Hibernia Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320
Phone: (610) 933-9123
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Aspen Grove Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Rescue Committee ($15K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 160 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in California (23%), Pennsylvania (14%), and the District of Columbia (12%), followed by Montana and New Jersey (8% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Aspen Grove Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 30 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 170% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2023) to $120K (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heroes and Horses Inc Virginia City, MT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Oakland, CA | Gaza Relief | $10,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Laguna Hills, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Animal Alliance Inc Belle Mead, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc Hagerstown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Norwegian Fjord Horse Rescue Network Apache JCT, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| All 4 Paws Rescue Chester SPRGS, PA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Semper Fi & Americas Fund Oceanside, CA | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $3,750 |
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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 | $796,050 | $218,407 | $132,672 | $120,000 | 35 | $132,167 | $110,402 | $77,904 |
| 2024 | $710,315 | $99,756 | $131,473 | $120,000 | 31 | $131,468 | $15,128 | $67,814 |
| 2023 | $742,032 | $274,128 | $70,918 | $60,000 | 33 | $70,678 | $14,123 | $56,690 |
| 2022 | $537,822 | $12,649 | $117,737 | $107,000 | 32 | $117,732 | $12,644 | $49,409 |
| 2021 | $642,910 | $6,946 | $101,097 | $90,000 | 29 | $101,092 | $11,428 | $60,095 |
| 2020 | $737,061 | $16,479 | $94,361 | $82,000 | 35 | — | $15,768 | $52,520 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Aspen Grove Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for humanitarian, animal welfare, veterans’ services, and hunger-relief organizations. For example, the International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster; Animal Alliance describes its work as rehabilitating and preparing shelter animals for adoption and providing low-cost spay/neuter services. Philabundance says it works to drive hunger from communities, reduce food waste, and increase access to nutritious meals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $120,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500. Recent awards included $10,000 each to Heroes and Horses, International Rescue Committee, and The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA; $7,000 each to Animal Alliance, Médecins Sans Frontières USA, and Norwegian Fjord Horse Rescue Network; and $6,000 to All 4 Paws Rescue. Heroes and Horses describes its program as supporting combat veterans through horse and wilderness-based activities. Other listed grantees describe work in humanitarian response, medical aid, animal rescue, and service-member support.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bethany Asplundh as president and trustee, Jacqueline Asplundh as treasurer and trustee, Jessica Kosek as secretary and trustee, and Allegra Asplundh, Barbara L. Asplundh, Gwendolyn M. Asplundh, Alexander Asplundh-Smith, Edward Kosek, Jill Asplundh Kosek, and Adriano Maestri as trustees.
The Aspen Grove Foundation is led by Bethany Asplundh, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bethany Asplundh
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Asplundh-Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allegra Asplundh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara L Asplundh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel C Maestri
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwendolyn M Asplundh
Trustee
Trustee, Co-Founder & Pres* → Trustee & Co-Founder, 2021
Trustee & Co-Founder → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Asplundh
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Kosek
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Asplundh Kosek
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristian Maestri
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marco R Maestri
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adriano Maestri
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Kosek
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edward K Asplundh (2020) — Trustee & Co-Founder
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 The Aspen Grove Foundation
How much does The Aspen Grove Foundation give each year?
The Aspen Grove Foundation gave $120K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 31 grants.
What is The Aspen Grove Foundation's typical grant size?
The Aspen Grove Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,429, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Aspen Grove Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Aspen Grove Foundation give grants?
The Aspen Grove Foundation's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (14%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Philadelphia, PA (4 grants), Oakland, CA (2 grants) and Hagerstown, MD (2 grants).
Does The Aspen Grove Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of The Aspen Grove Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Aid to Gaza" (4 grants) and "Ukraine Relief Effort" (4 grants).
Who are The Aspen Grove Foundation's largest grantees?
The Aspen Grove Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include International Rescue Committee ($15,000 across 3 grants), Heroes and Horses Inc ($10,000) and The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Aspen Grove Foundation?
The Aspen Grove Foundation reported $796K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Aspen Grove Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for humanitarian, animal welfare, veterans’ services, and hunger-relief organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Aspen Grove Foundation?
The Aspen Grove Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Aspen Grove Foundation's EIN?
The Aspen Grove Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7921981. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Aspen Grove Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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