Ascension is Free Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 87-2552955 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$125K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Family Violence Battered Womens Pro | Baton Rouge, LA | IRIS Domestic Violence Center for The Children's Program | $45,000 |
| Alzheimers Services of the Capital Area | Baton Rouge, LA | for Charlie's Place in Ascension Parish for Scholarship Fund, overhead expenses, and furniture/supplies | $30,000 |
| Emerge Center Inc | Baton Rouge, LA | Bloom Program - Ascension Parish residents first | $30,000 |
| Ascension Community Theater Inc | Gonzales, LA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $82,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632119349101603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2552955
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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