Aesara Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aesara Foundation is a private foundation in Durham, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $23,064 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $11,532 and the largest $16,280. 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$23,064
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$11,532
- Largest grant$16,280
- Assets$284,865
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $302,971 |
| 2024 | $23,064 | 2 | $284,865 |
How to apply
Aesara 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Aesara Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $23,064 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To support individual suffering from housing damage sustatined during hurricane | $16,280 |
| Public Safety Dogs Inc | To further the non-profit mission of the organization | $6,784 |
Officers and trustees
- Jen Kelley
- Ohene Asare
- Pamela Read
- Duyen Chinh V Pham
Questions people ask
Does Aesara Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aesara Foundation give?
$23,064 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $11,532.
Who runs Aesara Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jen Kelley (Treasurer), Ohene Asare (Vice President), Pamela Read (Director) and Duyen Chinh V Pham (President).
What does Aesara Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, animals and community development.