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.
What Ashoka funds
Ashoka's giving carries a documented focus on youth development.
Populations it has supported include youth pop.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ashoka, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Venture Inc DEVELOPING YOUTH | Arlington, VA | $2.1M | 2024 |
| Parity Baltimore Incorporated AWARD | Seattle, WA | $92K | 2023 |
| Future Resource Collective Award | Seattle, WA | $56K | 2016 |
| Nest Inc award | New York, NY | $36K | 2017 |
| Recycle Across America AWARD | Mound, MN | $30K | 2018 |
| Fabscrap Inc AWARD | New York, NY | $30K | 2018 |
| Project on Organizing Development Education and Research Ltd award | New York, NY | $29K | 2017 |
| Ambercycle Inc award | Mesa, AZ | $22K | 2016 |
| Nest Inc award | Palo Alto, CA | $22K | 2016 |
| 2020 Microclinic Initiative award | Sherman Oaks, CA | $20K | 2016 |
| Get America Working AWARD | Arlington, VA | $20K | 2018 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc AWARD | Columbia, MD | $18K | 2022 |
| Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development AWARD | Milwaukee, WI | $18K | 2022 |
| With Action AWARD | Saint Louis, MO | $18K | 2022 |
| Good Call Nyc Co AWARD | Washington, DC | $16K | 2022 |
Ashoka giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
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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Match my nonprofit to funders →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.
- How can I find foundations similar to Ashoka?
- Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Ashoka, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.
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