The Asfaw Family Foundation International
Accepts applications
The Asfaw Family Foundation International is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $39,574 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$39,574
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$33,931
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $41,682 the year before.
71% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,682 | 7 | $43,922 |
| 2024 | $39,574 | 7 | $33,931 |
How to apply
| Contact | Norma Paige 3700 Quebec St Unit 100-135, Denver, CO 80207 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 388-1376, norma@asfawfamilyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | See www.asfawfamilyfoundation.org/scholarships.html and complete application. |
| Deadlines | See website for current scholarship deadlines. |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be African American males who are Colorado residents with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or greater. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 6 | $31,274 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Executives Partnering to Invest in Children | Grant | $12,000 |
| St Mary's Scholarship Fund | Scholarship | $10,405 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Donation | $8,300 |
| African Chamber of Commerce Colorado | Grant | $3,500 |
| CPRD Capital Campaign | Grant | $2,500 |
| NAACP Denver | Donation | $1,869 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Denver | Grant | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Getachew Asfaw
- Janice Asfaw
Questions people ask
Does The Asfaw Family Foundation International accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website for current scholarship deadlines.
How much does The Asfaw Family Foundation International give?
$39,574 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Asfaw Family Foundation International?
Its 2024 filing lists Getachew Asfaw (President & Director) and Janice Asfaw (Secretary & Director).