Ascension is Free Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ascension is Free Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$125,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,000 | 4 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 4 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 4 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Ascension is Free 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.
What Ascension is Free Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 4 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Family Violence Battered Womens Pro | IRIS Domestic Violence Center for The Children's Program | $45,000 |
| Alzheimers Services of the Capital Area | for Charlie's Place in Ascension Parish for Scholarship Fund, overhead expenses, and furniture/supplies | $30,000 |
| Emerge Center Inc | Bloom Program - Ascension Parish residents first | $30,000 |
| Ascension Community Theater Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beryl S Smith
Questions people ask
Does Ascension is Free Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ascension is Free Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Ascension is Free Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Beryl S Smith (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Ascension is Free Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.