Aster Foundation Of Philadelphia
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 84-3731333 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$14K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$132K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $2,000.
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
30% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manna | Philadelphia, PA | General program support | $2,500 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General program support | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $2,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Support lgtbq youth | $2,000 |
| Homeless Advocacy Project | Philadelphia, PA | Support programs | $1,500 |
| Philadelphia Film Society | Philadelphia, PA | Support film festival | $1,000 |
| The Attic Youth Center | Philadelphia, PA | Programs for safe community | $1,000 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| West Kensington Ministries | Philadelphia, PA | Sponsor hole in golf fundraiser | $300 |
| The Augustana Fund | Rock Island, IL | General support | $250 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Support law school | $250 |
| University of South Carolina | Columbia, SC | General support | $250 |
| Lantern Theater | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,300 | 13 |
| 2024 | $14,326 | 14 |
| 2023 | $10,250 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349100727
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3731333
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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