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Ashoka

Arlington, Virginia  ·  EIN 510255908  ·  Private foundation

Ashoka is a Virginia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.5M in annual giving against $82.5M in assets. This page documents the 36 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Ashoka — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$82.5M
Total assets
36
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Ashoka funds

Ashoka's giving carries a documented focus on youth development.

Youth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ashoka, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Youth Venture Inc
DEVELOPING YOUTH
Arlington, VA$2.1M2024
Parity Baltimore Incorporated
AWARD
Seattle, WA$92K2023
Future Resource Collective
Award
Seattle, WA$56K2016
Nest Inc
award
New York, NY$36K2017
Recycle Across America
AWARD
Mound, MN$30K2018
Fabscrap Inc
AWARD
New York, NY$30K2018
Project on Organizing Development Education and Research Ltd
award
New York, NY$29K2017
Ambercycle Inc
award
Mesa, AZ$22K2016
Nest Inc
award
Palo Alto, CA$22K2016
2020 Microclinic Initiative
award
Sherman Oaks, CA$20K2016
Get America Working
AWARD
Arlington, VA$20K2018
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
AWARD
Columbia, MD$18K2022
Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development
AWARD
Milwaukee, WI$18K2022
With Action
AWARD
Saint Louis, MO$18K2022
Good Call Nyc Co
AWARD
Washington, DC$16K2022

Ashoka giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2016$131K
2017$84K
2018$111K
2020$28K
2022$169K
2023$92K
2024$2.1M

How to apply for funding from Ashoka

Ashoka's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at ashoka.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Ashoka

Does Ashoka accept grant applications?
Ashoka's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Ashoka fund?
Ashoka's grants focus on youth development. Recent recipients include Youth Venture Inc, Parity Baltimore Incorporated, Future Resource Collective. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ashoka give in grants?
Ashoka reported $4.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.7M over 36 grants.
Where is Ashoka located?
Ashoka is based in Arlington, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 510255908.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ashoka's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ashoka. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.