Ashbrook Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ashbrook Family Foundation is a private foundation in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $120,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$120,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$245,523
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $112,250 the year before.
63% 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 | $112,250 | 7 | $161,051 |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 8 | $245,523 |
How to apply
Ashbrook 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 Ashbrook Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $70,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Air Council | To further the charitable purpose of the clean air council | $20,000 |
| Public Interest Law Center | To further the charitable purpose of public interest law center and its environmental justice area | $20,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | To further the charitable purpose of the rainforest trust | $20,000 |
| York Ready for Climate Action | To further the charitable purpose of york ready for climate action | $20,000 |
| Allentown School District Foundation | To give back to the community and to the allentown school district | $10,000 |
| Avesta Housing Development Corp | To further avesta housing development corp's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Broad Street Ministry | To futher broad street ministry's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation | To further the charitable purpose of eastern pennsylvania coaltion for abandoned mine reclamation | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert W Ashbrook Jr
- Jennifer Snow-Ashbrook
- John W Ashbrook
- M August Hess
- R Ashbrook McCann
Questions people ask
Does Ashbrook Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ashbrook Family Foundation give?
$120,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Ashbrook Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert W Ashbrook Jr (Director/President), Jennifer Snow-Ashbrook (Director/Secretary), John W Ashbrook (Director/Treasurer) and M August Hess (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ashbrook Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.