The Aspen Grove Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Aspen Grove Foundation is a private foundation in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$120,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $120,000 the year before.
43% of its 2025 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 | $60,000 | 33 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 31 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 35 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Aspen Grove 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 The Aspen Grove Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $28,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $16,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $14,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $9,750 |
| Maryland | 2 | $9,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $7,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heroes and Horses Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Gaza Relief | $10,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Animal Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Norwegian Fjord Horse Rescue Network | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| All 4 Paws Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Semper Fi & Americas Fund | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Philabundance | General & Unrestricted | $3,750 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Aid to Gaza | $2,500 |
| Direct Relief | Ukraine Relief Effort | $2,500 |
| Fleet of Angels Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Greater Good Charities | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | Ukraine Relief Effort | $2,500 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | Aid to Gaza | $2,500 |
| Lords Place Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | Aid to Gaza | $2,500 |
| Mercy Corps | Ukraine Relief Effort | $2,500 |
| Rocky Run Fire Company | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Safe in Hunterdon Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Aid to Gaza | $2,500 |
| Boothbay Railway Village | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Boothbay Region Land Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Ukraine Relief Effort | $2,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Project Home | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Whyy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| The Chubbys Project A NJ Nonprofit Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Allegra Asplundh
- Barbara L Asplundh
- Bethany Asplundh
- Gwendolyn M Asplundh
- Jacqueline Asplundh
- Alexander Asplundh-Smith
- Edward Kosek
- Jessica Kosek
- Jill Asplundh Kosek
- Adriano Maestri
- Daniel C Maestri
- Kristian Maestri
- Marco R Maestri
Questions people ask
Does The Aspen Grove Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Aspen Grove Foundation give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Aspen Grove Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Allegra Asplundh (Trustee), Barbara L Asplundh (Trustee), Bethany Asplundh (Pres, Trustee) and Gwendolyn M Asplundh (Trustee) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Aspen Grove Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, animals and international.