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The Ask Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Francisco, California · EIN 460511228

The Ask Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $20,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was the same as $20,000 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$20,0001$841,474
2024$20,0001$945,211

How to apply

The Ask 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Ask Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$20,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
UCSF Breast Cancer Research and Car
San Francisco, CA
Medical$20,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Ask Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Ask Foundation give?

$20,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $20,000.

Who runs The Ask Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Anthony Chan (President&CEO) and Alex Chan (Cfo).

What does The Ask Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.

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