Daniel and Susan Asher Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Daniel and Susan Asher Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $285,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$285,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $555,000 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $555,000 | 3 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $285,000 | 3 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Daniel and Susan Asher Family 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 Daniel and Susan Asher Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $275,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center | General support | $250,000 |
| Northwestern University | General support | $25,000 |
| Brockton Athletic Association | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Asher
- Fred Goldman
- John F Kingsbury Jr
Questions people ask
Does Daniel and Susan Asher Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Daniel and Susan Asher Family Foundation give?
$285,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Daniel and Susan Asher Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Asher (President), Fred Goldman (Treasurer) and John F Kingsbury Jr (Secretary).
What does Daniel and Susan Asher Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.