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Nonprofit · EIN 99-2726217

ASTERA FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816

Financials

$150K$22K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASTERA FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$149,867$21,798$128,069$143,066–$143,066
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$149,867

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$11,667
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$10,131
Program services (functional)
$10,131

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$14,997
Total assets, end of year
$143,066
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$143,066
Cash, savings and investments
$143,066
Gross receipts
$149,867

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Maqsood AmjadPresident5$0
Michael NissenblattVice President5$0
Neshama MarcusSecretary5$0
Bruno FangBoard Member5$0
Joseph LicitraTreasurer5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
629 CRANBURY ROAD 2ND FLOOR, EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816-4096
In care of
% MAQSOOD AMJAD
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
629 CRANBURY ROAD 2ND FLOOR, EAST BRUNSWICK NJ 088164096
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Joseph Licitra, 313 W Wolf Point Plaza, Apartment 1307, Chicago IL 60654
Signed the 990-EZ
Joseph Licitra, Treasurer
Phone
(732) 991-2499

Mission

At Astera Foundation, we are committed to providing crucial financial support to patients affected by cancer diagnosis, helping pay vendors on the patient's behalf for essential non-medical and household expenses during their cancer journey

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Financial Assistance is the only program we are currently running. This program provides crucial financial support to patients, helping pay vendors on the patient's behalf for essential non-medical and household expenses during their cancer journey
    Expenses $10,131 · grants $11,667

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for ASTERA FOUNDATION INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-2726217
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$143,066
Income (IRS master file)
$149,867

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$149,867$21,798$143,066XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Joseph Licitra
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-2726217).

Questions about ASTERA FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of ASTERA FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASTERA FOUNDATION INC is 99-2726217.
Is ASTERA FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to ASTERA FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ASTERA FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ASTERA FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ASTERA FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ASTERA FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names Joseph Licitra.
Who are the officers and directors of ASTERA FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ASTERA FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $149,867, expenses of $21,798 and total assets of $143,066 at year end.

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