Astdd Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO BENEFIT AND SUPPORT THE ASSOCIATION. THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE"), AND SHALL ENGAGE IN NO ACTIVITY INCONSISTENT WITH ITS INTENT TO QUALIFY AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE CODE. THE FOUNDATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS EDUCATION, RESEARCH, SERVICE, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT AIMED AT PROMOTING, PROTECTING, AND SUPPORTING STATE AND TERRITORIAL DENTAL DIRECTORS; NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND STAFF; AND ASSOCIATED PREVENTIVE ORAL HEALTH SERVICES, EDUCATION, SURVEILLANCE, AND COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES. THE FOUNDATION SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS ON BEHALF OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO ANY CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE, AND SHALL NOT CARRY ON SUBSTANTIAL LOBBYING ACTIVITIES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- SUPPORTS EDUCATION, RESEARCH, SERVICE, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT AIMED AT PROMOTING, PROTECTING,AND SUPPORTING STATE AND TERRITORIAL DENTAL DIRECTORS; NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND STAFF; AND ASSOCIATED PREVENTIVE ORAL HEALTH SERVICES, EDUCATION, SURVEILLANCE, AND COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in December 2025. It is too new to have a track record.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Asia Foundation (San Francisco, CA), EIN 94-1191246. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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