Private foundation · EIN 04-3526333 · Acton, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Astra Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Massachusetts. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $60K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $164K total, median $60K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: Limited to organizations whose charters specify providing services to children

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$164K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$7.0M

How to apply

Written request including purpose of requested grant Contact: Bernard Haan, 163 Nagog Hill Rd, Acton, Ma, 9782663700 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Limited to organizations whose charters specify providing services to children

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Parenting JourneySomerville, MASupport for general operations.$100K
3lplaceWest Somerville, MASupport for general operations.$60K
Open Door TheaterActon, MAAdaptive support for theater for children with disabilities.$4,000

About this foundation

Astra Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Acton, Massachusetts, administered in care of Bernard Haan, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Astra Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written request including purpose of requested grant Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Astra Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $164K across 3 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Astra Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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