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Astra Foundation Inc

Acton, MA  ·  EIN 043526333  ·  Website ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$7.0M

Total Giving

$936K

Grants on File

16

Average Grant

$59K

Giving Radius

Where Astra Foundation Inc Has Given

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Historical grants to 5 recipients across 1 state. Top concentrations: WEST SOMERVILLE ($465K, 5 grants), SOMERVILLE ($400K, 4 grants), ACTON ($72K, 7 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

Written request including purpose of requested grant.

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

Limited to organizations whose charters specify providing services to children

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Acton-Boxborough United Way $16K 2020
Open Door Theatre $2K 2020
Parenting Journey $100K 2020
3Lplace $150K 2020
3Lplace $75K 2021
Acton-Boxborough United Way $15K 2021
Parenting Journey $100K 2021
Parenting Journey $100K 2022
3Lplace $60K 2022
Acton-Boxborough United Way $15K 2023
Open Door Theater $2K 2023
3Lplace $60K 2023
Open Door Theater $5K 2023
Acton-Boxborough United Way $15K 2024
Parenting Journey $100K 2024
3Lplace $120K 2024

16 grants total

Section V

Board of Directors

  • BERNARD HAAN PRESIDENT/TREASURER
  • KRISTIN BLAIS CLERK/ PROGRAM DIRECTOR
  • BERNARD HAAN PRESIDENT/TREASURER
  • KRISTIN BLAIS CLERK/ PROGRAM MANAGER
  • BERNARD HAAN PRESIDENT/TREASURER
  • KRISTIN BLAIS CLERK/ PROGRAM MANAGER
  • BERNARD HAAN PRESIDENT/TREASURER
  • KRISTIN BLAIS CLERK
  • BERNARD HAAN PRESIDENT/TREASURER
  • KRISTIN BLAIS CLERK

Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2024 $7.2M — $571K $1.1M
2023 $7.0M — $323K $924K
2022 $8.0M — $678K $900K
2021 $9.2M — $718K $908K
2020 $7.6M — $372K $921K
2019 $8.4M — $363K $867K
2015 $9.7M — $294K $557K
2014 $9.5M — $349K $778K
2013 $9.3M — $273K $513K
2012 $8.6M — $284K $462K

Section VII

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