Ashoka

Organization Overview

Ashoka is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Ashoka employed 111 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ashoka is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2020, Ashoka generated $42.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $36.9m during the year ending 08/2020. While expenses have increased by 11.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Ashoka has awarded 41 individual grants totaling $1,631,159. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE CREATION OF AN ASSOCIATION OF THE WORLD'S LEADING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS - MEN AND WOMEN WITH SYSTEM-CHANGING SOLUTIONS FOR THE WORLD'S MOST URGENT SOCIAL PROBLEMS - AND FOSTERING A GLOBAL CULTURE OF EVERYONE BEING A CHANGEMAKER FOR THE GOOD OF ALL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LEADING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIPASHOKA HAS PIONEERED THE FIELD OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, IDENTIFYING AND SUPPORTING THE WORLD'S LEADING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS SINCE 1980. SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO SOCIETY'S MOST PRESSING SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES. SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS ARE AMBITIOUS AND PERSISTENT - TACKLING MAJOR ISSUES AND OFFERING NEW IDEAS FOR SYSTEMS-LEVEL CHANGE. THEY MODEL CHANGEMAKING BEHAVIOR, AND CATALYZE ORGANIZATIONS AND MOVEMENTS WHERE EVERYONE CAN BE CHANGEMAKER.


EMPATHY AND YOUNG CHANGEMAKINGTOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNERS, WE ARE AT THE FOREFRONT OF A MOVEMENT TO REDEFINE SUCCESS IN GROWING UP BY INSPIRING EVERY CHILD TO MASTER EMPATHY AND EVERY YOUNG PERSON TO BECOME A CHANGEMAKER.


ORGANIZING FOR CHANGEMAKINGWE SEE AN EMERGING PATTERN IN ASHOKA'S NETWORK WHERE ENTREPRENEURS ARE BUILDING A DYNAMIC KIND OF TEAM FOR THIS NEW ECONOMY. WHEN INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS CROSS OLD BOUNDARIES AND ALIGN TOWARD A SHARED GOAL, THEY FORM A "TEAM OF TEAMS," UNLOCKING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF SOCIAL - AND OFTEN BUSINESS - VALUE.


IDEA SPREAD / FRAMEWORK CHANGE


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$39,416,058
Investment income $1,002,669
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$161,932
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $42,522,077

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Ashoka has awarded $28,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Naperville, IL

PURPOSE: AWARD

$10,000

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: AWARD

$10,000

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: AWARD

$8,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Ashoka has recieved totaling $390,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mashhoon Family Foundation

Vernon, CA

PURPOSE: COLLABORATE TO TRANSFORM INSTITUTIONS AND CULTURES WORLDWIDE FOR THE GOOD OF SOCIETY

$350,000
Benson Family Foundation

Evergreen, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$40,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$27,286,259
Earnings$8,881,669
Admin Expense$2,466
Net Contributions$272,052
Ending Balance$36,437,514

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