Asante Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Asante Foundation Inc is a private foundation in South Bend, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.8 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $110,000 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$11.8 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$110,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$211 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $14.6 million the year before.
35% 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 | $14.6 million | 58 | $203 million |
| 2024 | $11.8 million | 60 | $211 million |
How to apply
Asante Foundation Inc 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 Asante Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 44 | $7.5 million |
| Colorado | 8 | $2.1 million |
| Maryland | 2 | $974,857 |
| Florida | 1 | $354,213 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $261,797 |
| California | 2 | $238,200 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $226,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Education, health | $1.3 million |
| Catholic Relief Services--Usccb | Social services | $799,027 |
| Reins of Life Inc | Social services | $700,000 |
| United Way of Larimer County Inc | Education, social services | $648,511 |
| Early Childhood Council of Larimer County | Education | $500,000 |
| Hope Ministries | Social services | $500,000 |
| Homeward Alliance (Homeless Gear Inc) | Social services | $425,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County | Social services | $398,320 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | Social services | $354,213 |
| Overture International | Social services | $261,797 |
| Early Childhood Development Center Inc | Education | $256,682 |
| One Acre Fund | Social services, education | $250,000 |
| St Adalbert Church | Church restoration | $250,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of St Joseph County Inc | Education | $249,732 |
| Heroes Camp Inc | Education, social services | $243,750 |
| Love Without Boundaries Foundation | Social services | $226,000 |
| Catholic Charities Bloomington Inc | Social services | $225,000 |
| Trees Water & People | Social services | $225,000 |
| Center for the Homeless Inc | Social services | $215,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society of SJC Inc | Social services | $202,000 |
| Hoosier Hills Food Bank Inc | Social services | $200,000 |
| Logan Community Resources Inc | Education, health | $200,000 |
| Ukrainian Catholic University Foundation | Health, social services | $180,180 |
| Youth Service Bureau of St Joseph County Inc | Education, social services | $175,950 |
| Reginald S Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children | Education | $175,830 |
| Onesky (Half the Sky Foundation) | Social services | $175,000 |
| Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc | Social services | $150,000 |
| YWCA North Central Indiana Inc | Social services | $150,000 |
| Sisters of the Holy Cross Inc | Social services | $127,989 |
| Transformation Ministries Inc | Education, social services | $120,000 |
| Arise Rawanda Ministries USA Inc | Health | $100,000 |
| Cultivate Culinary School and Catering Inc | Social services | $100,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Health | $100,000 |
| Mishawaka Parks and Recreation Foundation Inc | Health | $100,000 |
| Respite Care | Health, education | $100,000 |
| Unity Gardens Inc | Social services | $100,000 |
| Indiana University | Education | $99,843 |
| United Way of St Joseph County Inc | Education, health | $95,374 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Inc | Social services | $80,000 |
| A Rosie Place (O'Hana Heritage Foundation Inc) | Health | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas F Veldman
- Connie V Joines
- Sharon Edmonds
- Nancy Ickler
- Anita J Veldman
- Michael A Joines
- Matthew E Edmonds
- David P Veldman
- Marcia S Veldman
- Mark P Veldman
- Laura Jensen
Questions people ask
Does Asante Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Asante Foundation Inc give?
$11.8 million in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $110,000.
Who runs Asante Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas F Veldman (Director/President), Connie V Joines (Director/Vp & Asst. Secretary), Sharon Edmonds (Director/Vp & Treasurer) and Nancy Ickler (Exec. Director & Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Asante Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and health.