The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher
The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $347K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $68K. Net investment income was $456K.
The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher at a glance
In short: The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher gave $68K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $68K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,500
- -24.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -96.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,500
- +1942.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $67,500
- Total assets
- $346,831
- -78.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust ($68K).
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 106 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher gives
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 147% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $114K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Purchase, NY | Gifts made to charities from donor fund (see statement 6 & 7) | $67,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $346,831 | $458,461 | $1,710,266 | $67,500 | 1 | $67,500 | $455,985 | $45,809 |
| 2023 | $1,598,636 | $137,415 | $107,254 | $89,250 | 27 | $89,250 | $126,411 | $95,835 |
| 2022 | $1,568,475 | $417,449 | $134,457 | $110,997 | 31 | $112,991 | $395,983 | $107,202 |
| 2021 | $1,285,483 | $-47,604 | $135,827 | $113,585 | 26 | — | $24,175 | $103,296 |
| 2020 | $1,468,914 | $21,569 | $84,089 | $60,345 | 21 | — | $35,411 | $103,063 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosalie S. Asher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh S. Asher
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph S. Asher
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juliet A. Golden
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas J. Asher (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher
How much does The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher give each year?
The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher gave $68K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $89K across 27 grants.
How large is The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher?
The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher reported $347K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher operate?
The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher's EIN?
The Thomas and Spring Savitt Asher's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1711882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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