THE ASTRA FOUNDATION INC
https://ASTRAFOUNDATION.ORGTotal Given 2016–2025
$1.6M
29 grants · $158K avg/year
based on 10 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$33K
typical mid grants · $10K–$75K
grant size
70%
deep partner · 7/10 multi-year
repeat
$9.2M
Assets · 2021
10
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
BERNARD HAAN
Phone
9782663700
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
WRITTEN REQUEST INCLUDING PURPOSE OF REQUESTED GRANT
Restrictions
LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE CHARTERS SPECIFY PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $210K | $8.5M | $58K | 6 |
| 2017 | $276K | $9.0M | $343K | 6 |
| 2018 | $427K | $9.1M | $929K | 4 |
| 2019 | N/A | $8.4M | $363K | N/A |
| 2021 | $190K | $9.2M | $718K | 3 |
| 2023 | $82K | $7.0M | $323K | 4 |
| 2024 | $235K | $7.2M | $571K | 3 |
| 2025 | $164K | $7.0M | $405K | 3 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 29 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$33K
Average
$55K
75th Pctl
$75K
Maximum
$325K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| KRISTIN BLAIS | CLERK/ PROGRAM DIRECTOR | $113K |
| BERNARD HAAN | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | — |
Grants Awarded (29 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARENTING JOURNEY | SOMERVILLE, MA | $325,000 | SUPPORTING FAMILIES | 2018 |
| PARENTING JOURNEY | SOMERVILLE, MA | $150,000 | SUPPORTING FAMILIES | 2017 |
| 3LPLACE | WEST SOMERVILLE, MA | $120,000 | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS. | 2024 |
| PARENTING JOURNEY | SOMERVILLE, MA | $100,000 | SUPPORTING FAMILIES | 2016 |
| PARENTING JOURNEY | SOMERVILLE, MA | $100,000 | SUPPORTING FAMILIES | 2021 |
| PARENTING JOURNEY | SOMERVILLE, MA | $100,000 | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS. | 2024 |
| PARENTING JOURNEY | SOMERVILLE, MA | $100,000 | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS. | 2025 |
| 3LPLACE | WEST SOMERVILLE, MA | $75,000 | BUILDING A COMMUNITY FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 2021 |
| 3LPLACE | WEST SOMERVILLE, MA | $60,000 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM | 2023 |
| 3LPLACE | WEST SOMERVILLE, MA | $60,000 | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS. | 2025 |
| CENTER FOR INSPIRED TEACHING | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | TEACHER TRAINING | 2018 |
| 3LPLACE | WEST SOMERVILLE, MA | $50,000 | BUILDING A COMMUNITY FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 2016 |
| 3LPLACE | WEST SOMERVILLE, MA | $50,000 | BUILDING A COMMUNITY FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 2017 |
| 3LPLACE | WEST SOMERVILLE, MA | $50,000 | BUILDING A COMMUNITY FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 2018 |
| MINUTEMAN ARC | CONCORD, MA | $33,000 | PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES | 2016 |
| MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | $33,000 | SUPPORT FAMILIES | 2017 |
| ABUW | ACTON, MA | $30,000 | PROVIDE CARE TO AREA RESIDENTS WITHIN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: CHILDREN & YOUTH, DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES,... | 2017 |
| ACTON-BOXBOROUGH UNITED WAY | ACTON, MA | $15,000 | TO SUPPORT CHILD-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES | 2023 |
| ACTON-BOXBOROUGH UNITED WAY | ACTON, MA | $15,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. | 2024 |
| ABUW | ACTON, MA | $15,000 | PROVIDE CARE TO AREA RESIDENTS WITHIN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: CHILDREN & YOUTH, DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES,... | 2016 |
| ACTON-BOXBOROUGH UNITED WAY | ACTON, MA | $15,000 | SUPPORTING FAMILIES. | 2021 |
| ACCESS SPORT AMERICA | ACTON, MA | $10,000 | PROMOTE HIGH CHALLENGE SPORT FOR DISABLED PERSONS | 2017 |
| ACCESS SPORT AMERICA | ACTON, MA | $10,000 | PROMOTE HIGH CHALLENGE SPORT FOR DISABLED PERSONS | 2016 |
| OPEN DOOR THEATER | ACTON, MA | $5,000 | TO SUPPORT ADAPTIVE MEASURES FOR THE THEATER AUDIENCE FOR THOSE WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DISABILITIES | 2023 |
| OPEN DOOR THEATER | ACTON, MA | $4,000 | ADAPTIVE SUPPORT FOR THEATER FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. | 2025 |