Astera Institute
Invitation OnlyBerkeley, California · EIN 84-5162617 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$83.3M
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$1,529,279
Total assets$2.6B
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $36,202,097.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
75% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $45,469,255 |
| Charityvest Inc | Fairfield, CT | Support exempt purpose | $36,202,097 |
| Prime Coalition Inc | Cambridge, MA | General support | $1,529,279 |
| Standford University | Stanford, CA | Standford university development | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,250,631 | 4 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349105414
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-5162617
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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