EIN 51-0255908

Ashoka

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
108
Year formed
1980
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
Description
Ashoka pioneers the field of social entrepreneurship and identifies and supports the world's leading social entrepreneurs since 1980. Its mission is to create an association of the world's leading social entrepreneurs, men, and women with system-changing solutions for the world's most urgent social problems. Ashoka aims to foster a global culture where everyone is a changemaker for the good of all. In addition, it organizes for changemaking by building a dynamic team for this new economy where individuals and organizations align toward a shared goal. Ashoka is located in Arlington, VA.
Total revenues
$25,830,738
2023
Total expenses
$46,025,141
2023
Total assets
$89,355,676
2023
Num. employees
108
2023

Program areas at Ashoka

One search:finding, selecting and supporting the world's leading social entrepreneurs, next generation leaders, and young changemakers.
Each/new purposes:building movements of changemakers to advance society where the world most needs to change.
One community:bringing the full Ashoka community together to support each other and collectively solve problems.
Core stakeholders:selecting and engaging key partners who will work with Ashoka to create societal change.

Grants made by Ashoka

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Parity BALTIMORE INCORPORATEDAward$92,500

Who funds Ashoka

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$1,179,260
The Anne Wojcicki FoundationGeneral Support$1,000,000
Woka FoundationSelect and Support Ashoka Climate Fellows Working in South and Southeast Asia$500,000
...and 53 more grants received totalling $6,083,773

Financials for Ashoka

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$23,743,223
Program services$887,076
Investment income and dividends$725,731
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$61,365
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$413,343
Total revenues$25,830,738

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Data update history
May 28, 2025
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $1,179,260 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 12, 2025
Received grants
Identified 18 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from The Anne Wojcicki Foundation
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
August 31, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsTrade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational developmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Operates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1000 Wilson Blvd 1900
Arlington, VA 22209
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Arlington County, VA
Website URL
ashoka-usa.org/ 
Phone
(703) 527-8300
Facebook page
AshokaOrg 
Twitter profile
@ashoka 
IRS details
EIN
51-0255908
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1980
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0177642
FTB Entity ID
3419666
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-02
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