Michael Asher Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael Asher Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $13,840 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $6,920 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13,840
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$6,920
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$9.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $13,840 | 2 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
Michael Asher Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Michael Asher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,840 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Krannert Art Museum at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Grant to support exhibition and catalogue | $10,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | Grant to support exit interview publication | $3,840 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Dunbar
- Ann Goldstein
- Miwon Kwon
- Stephan Pascher
- Kirsi Peltomaki
- Stephen James Prina
- Mathieu Gregoire
Questions people ask
Does Michael Asher Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael Asher Foundation give?
$13,840 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $6,920.
Who runs Michael Asher Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Dunbar (Executive Director), Ann Goldstein (Director & President), Miwon Kwon (Director & Consultant) and Stephan Pascher (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Michael Asher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.