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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Mary Frost Ashley Charitable Trust is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, offering grants exclusively by invitation. In 2025, the trust paid a total of $789K across 26 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$789K
2025
Grantees funded
26
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
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Board Member
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Patricia F Callahan
Board Member
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James Seymour
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARY FROST ASHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. MARY FROST ASHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARY FROST ASHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST give?
MARY FROST ASHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Illinois, and South Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MARY FROST ASHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARY FROST ASHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARY FROST ASHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2025, MARY FROST ASHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $789 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARY FROST ASHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, MARY FROST ASHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include KENOSHA YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC, KENOSHA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC, and Kenosha Creative Space Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARY FROST ASHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST?
MARY FROST ASHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.