** PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY **
Form

990

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

OMB No. 1545-0047| Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Open to Public
Inspection

2020

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service| Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
SEP 1, 2020
A For the 2020 calendar year, or tax year beginningand ending AUG 31, 2021
C Name of organization

B Check if

applicable:

X

AddresschangeNamechangeInitialreturnFinalreturn/terminated
AmendedreturnApplication
pending

D Employer identification number

ASHOKA
51-0255908

Doing business as
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)(703)527-8300

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
F Name and address of principal officer: WILLIAM DRAYTON

for subordinates? ~~Trust4947(a)(1) or

M State of legal domicile: DC

2

Check this box |3

Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

3

4

Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4

5

Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

5

6

Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

6

7 a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 

7a

if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets.

Revenue
Expenses
Net Assets orFund Balances9

Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g)

39,416,058.
265,740.
840,737.
1,999,542.
42,522,077.
4,495,078.
0.
19,721,535.
0.

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10~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

11

Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) ~~~~~~~~

12

Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 

13

Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3)

14

Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)

15

Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1,163,063.
|
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25)
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
18

Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ~~~~~~~

19

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 

20

Total assets (Part X, line 16)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

21

Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

22

Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 

8
7
111
324
7,047.
706.

7bPrior Year
Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h)NoH(c) Group exemption number |L Year of formation: 1980

Other |

Association

527

Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: THE CREATION OF AN ASSOCIATION
OF THE WORLD'S LEADING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS - MEN AND WOMEN WITH

8

X

Yes
No
If "No," attach a list. See instructions

1

Current Year

50,655,267.
951,921.
1,311,112.
61,473.
52,979,773.
6,520,720.
0.
20,112,730.
0.

12,718,784.
36,935,397.
5,586,680.
Beginning of Current YearPart II

Yes

H(b) Are all subordinates included?

) § (insert no.)501(c) (57,711,868.

G
H(a) Is this a group return
Gross receipts $ARLINGTON, VA 22201

SAME AS C ABOVEI Tax-exempt status: X 501(c)(3)J Website: | WWW.ASHOKA.ORG
K Form of organization: X Corporation
Part I Summary
Activities & GovernanceRoom/suite E Telephone number

2200 WILSON BLVD., SUITE 102, UNIT #313

82,475,010.
6,693,668.
75,781,342.

14,240,801.
40,874,251.
12,105,522.
End of Year104,488,565.
8,725,665.
95,762,900.

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it istrue, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
Sign
Here

=
WILLIAM DRAYTON, CHAIRMAN/CEO=
Signature of officer

DateType or print name and title

Print/Type preparer's name

99

KRISTEN BARNETTRSM US LLP
Preparer Firm's name1001 WATER ST. STE. 500
Use Only Firm's address
TAMPA, FL 33602
Paid

Date

Preparer's signature

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions

07/15/22

Firm's EIN

9

PTIN

P01234578
42-0714325

Phone no. 813-316-2300
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LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT 1CONTINUATION

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Check
if
self-employed

X

Yes
No
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Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

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Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III 
1

2

Briefly describe the organization's mission:

THE CREATION OF AN ASSOCIATION OF THE WORLD'S LEADING SOCIALENTREPRENEURS - 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.
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on theprior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Yes

X

No

Yes

X

No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ~~~~~~
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

4

Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, andrevenue, if any, for each program service reported.

4a

11,806,685. including grants of $5,566,573. ) (Revenue $(Code:) (Expenses $LEADING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIPASHOKA HAS PIONEERED THE FIELD OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, IDENTIFYINGAND 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 MODELCHANGEMAKING BEHAVIOR, AND CATALYZE ORGANIZATIONS AND MOVEMENTS WHERE
EVERYONE CAN BE CHANGEMAKER.

)

4b2,686,414. including grants of $151,108. ) (Revenue $(Code:) (Expenses $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 MASTEREMPATHY AND EVERY YOUNG PERSON TO BECOME A CHANGEMAKER.

293,881. )4c8,355,169. including grants of $308,876. ) (Revenue $(Code:) (Expenses $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 INDIVIDUALSAND 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.

658,040. )4d

Other program services (Describe on Schedule O.)

4,501,005. including grants of $27,349,273.
Total program service expenses |494,162. ) (Revenue $(Expenses $4e032002 12-23-20)
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Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules

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No

1Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule A ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1

2

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2

3

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for
public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

3

X

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effectduring the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4X

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, orsimilar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

5

X

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right toprovide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I

6

X

7

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

7

X

8

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete
8Xamounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

9X

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in donor-restricted endowments
or in quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

10X

as applicable.
a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete Schedule D,
Part VI ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

11aX

b Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in Part X, line 12, that is 5% or more of its total
assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

11b

X

c Did the organization report an amount for investments - program related in Part X, line 13, that is 5% or more of its total
assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

11c

X

4
5
6

Schedule D, Part III ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~X
X

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for910

If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X

11

d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15, that is 5% or more of its total assets reported inPart X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X ~~~~~~

11d

X

11e

X

Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X ~~~~

11f

X

12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

12afb Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional ~~~~~
13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

12b
13

X
X
X

14a

X

investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000
or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

14b

X

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any
foreign organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

15

X

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance toor for foreign individuals? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

16

X

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX,
column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

17

X

18

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines
1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

18

X

19

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes,"

14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business,

15
16
17

complete Schedule G, Part III ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? ~~~~~~~~~~
21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization ordomestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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20a

X
X

20b

X
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Yes

22

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on
Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and III ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

22

X

Schedule J ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

23X

24 a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of thelast day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes," answer lines 24b through 24d and complete
Schedule K. If "No," go to line 25a ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

24a

23

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current
and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," completeb Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? ~~~~~~~~~~~c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease
any tax-exempt bonds? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

24c
24d

26

X

25b

X

26

X

27

X

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee,creator or founder, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled
entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III ~~~

28

25a

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22, for receivables from or payables to any current
or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35%
controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

27

X

24b

d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? ~~~~~~~~~~~
25 a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit
transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, andthat the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

No

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV
instructions, for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):a A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If"Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

X
X

28a

b A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~c A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If"Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

28b

29

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M ~~~~~~~~~

29

30

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation
contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

30

31

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I ~~~~~~

31

X
X

32

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete
Schedule N, Part II ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

32

X

33

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations
sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

33

34

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and

28c

X
X

X
X
X

Part V, line 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

34~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
35 a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
b If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity
within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

35a
35b

X

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?
If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

36

X

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organizationand that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI ~~~~~~~~

37

X

36
37
38

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19?
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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V

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1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ~~~~~~~~~~~
1ab Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable ~~~~~~~~~~
1bc Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming
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Yes

X
No

X
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2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements,
filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ~~~~~~~~~~

111
2ab If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? ~~~~~~~~~~
Note: If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) ~~~~~~~~~~~

3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation on Schedule O ~~~~~~~~~~
4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, afinancial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ~~~~~~~b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country J SEE SCHEDULE O

3b

X
X

4a

X

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ~~~~~~~~~~~~b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? ~~~~~~~~~

5ac If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit

5c

any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?

7

6ab If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts
were not tax deductible? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

6b

d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
7d
e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

~~~~~~~

7e

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ~~~~~~~~~
g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ~h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?

7g

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by theN/Asponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

9Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
N/A
a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~N/A
b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
N/A
a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities ~~~~~~
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
N/A
a Gross income from members or shareholders ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against

X

X

7f

X
X
X

7h
8
9a
9b

10a
10b
11a

amounts due or received from them.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
11b
12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
N/A
b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 
12b
13

X
X

7b
7c

8

11

7a

c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required
to file Form 8282? 

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5b

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Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?
b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

X

2b
3a

No

12a

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
N/Aa Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Note: See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13ab Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which theorganization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

13b
c Enter the amount of reserves on hand ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
13c
14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation on Schedule O ~~~~~~~~~
15

14a
14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration orexcess parachute payment(s) during the year? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

15

X

16

X

If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
16

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?

~~~~~~X

If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
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to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes on Schedule O. See instructions.
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X

Section A. Governing Body and Management
1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ~~~~~~
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing

Yes

8

1a

body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain on Schedule O.

No

7

1b
b Enter the number of voting members included on line 1a, above, who are independent ~~~~~~
2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any otherofficer, director, trustee, or key employee?

2

X

3

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision

3

4of officers, directors, trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ~~~~~

5

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets?

~~~~~~~~~

5

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one ormore members of the governing body? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

6

X
X
X
X

7a

X

b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or
persons other than the governing body? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

7b

X

6

8

9

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:a The governing body? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at theorganization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses on Schedule O 

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

4

8a
8b

X
X
X

9
Yes

X

10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates,

10aand branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
b Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990.
12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

10bb Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ~~~~~~c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe
in Schedule O how this was done ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

12b

13

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

13

14

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

14

X
X
X

15

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent
15a

X

11a
12a

12c

persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Other officers or key employees of the organization ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

No

X
X
X
X

15b

X

16a

X

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with ataxable entity during the year? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participationin joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's
exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 

Section C. Disclosure
17
18

16b

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed JSEE SCHEDULE O

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available
for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

X

19

Own website

X

Another's website

X

Upon request

Other (explain on Schedule O)

Describe on Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial
statements available to the public during the tax year.

20

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records

CHRISTINE RIZK - (703)527-8300
2200 WILSON BLVD., SUITE 102, UNIT #313, ARLINGTON, VA 22201

032006 12-23-20

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Part VII Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest CompensatedEmployees, and Independent Contractors

Page 7

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Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year.
¥ List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation.
Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.
¥ List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."¥ List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.
¥ List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 ofreportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
¥ List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization,
more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(1) WILLIAM DRAYTONCHAIRMAN(2) ROBERT SPOERLEADERSHIP GROUP MEMBER(3) DIANA WELLSLEADERSHIP GROUP MEMBER(4) KONSTANZE FRISCHENLEADERSHIP GROUP MEMBER(5) VISHNU SWAMINATHANLEADERSHIP GROUP MEMBER THRU 8/2021(6) STUART YASGUR
LEADERSHIP GROUP MEMBER(7) KEVIN YEACFO(8) ANNE EVANSLEADERSHIP GROUP MEMBER(9) SAMARA RANDHAWA
SECRETARY(10) KYLE ZIMMERDIRECTOR(11) SARA HOROWITZDIRECTOR(12) EDUARDO FELIPE VERGARADIRECTOR(13) FRED HEHUWATDIRECTOR(14) DESMOND ROGER HARRISONDIRECTOR(15) MARY GORDONDIRECTOR(16) SUSHMITA GHOSH
DIRECTOR

032007 12-23-20

40.00
5.00 X
40.00
5.00
40.00
5.00
40.00
5.00
40.00
5.00
40.00
5.00
40.00
5.00
40.00
5.00
40.00
5.00
2.00
X
2.00
X
2.00
X
2.00
X
2.00
X
2.00
X
2.00
X

X

(F)
Estimatedamount ofothercompensationfrom theorganization
and relatedorganizations

0.

6,805.

145,750.

0.

20,486.

161,220.

0.

2,978.

X

153,912.

0.

110.

X

127,521.

0.

18,411.

X

130,914.

0.

222.

123,834.

0.

5,895.

125,014.

0.

2,700.

47,980.

0.

17,918.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

0.

X

X
X

7

(E)
Reportablecompensationfrom relatedorganizations(W-2/1099-MISC)

213,778.
X

X(D)
Reportablecompensation
fromtheorganization(W-2/1099-MISC)

FormerHighest compensatedemployee

Key employee

Officer

Institutional trustee(B)(C)
Position
Average(do not check more than one
box, unless person is both anhours perofficer and a director/trustee)
week(list any
hours forrelatedorganizations
below
line)
Individual trustee or director(A)
Name and title

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1b Subtotal ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A ~~~~~~~~~~ |2(D)Reportablecompensation
fromtheorganization(W-2/1099-MISC)(E)
Reportablecompensationfrom relatedorganizations(W-2/1099-MISC)

1,229,923.
0.
1,229,923.

d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)  |Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportablecompensation from the organization(F)
Estimatedamount ofothercompensationfrom theorganization
and relatedorganizations

FormerHighest compensatedemployee

Key employee

Officer

Individual trustee or director

Institutional trustee(B)(C)
Position
Average(do not check more than one
hours perbox, unless person is both an
officer and a director/trustee)
week(list any
hours forrelatedorganizations
below
line)

(A)
Name and title

0.
0.
0.

75,525.
0.
75,525.
20

|
Yes

3
4

Did the organization list any former officer, director, trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee online 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

3

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization
and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4

X
X

5

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services
rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person 
Section B. Independent Contractors
1

No

X

5

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation fromthe organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year.
(A)
Name and business address(B)
Description of services

OREMUS CORPORATION NA
101 W MAIN STREET, LEBANON, IN 46052
QED42 ENGINEERING PVT LTD., 401, SAPPHIRE
PLAZA, SAKORE NAGAR, PUNE, MAHARASHTRA,GLOBAL PRINTING, INC.
P.O. BOX 16240, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22302
NOURISHING SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
3131 GUYSBOROUGH DR, FAIRFAX, VA 22031
RSM US LLP, 1861 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE,SUITE 400, MC LEAN , VA 22102
2(C)
Compensation

ACCOUNTING SUPPORT SERVICES

319,400.

DRUPAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

177,560.

PRINTING SERVICES

174,234.

NUTRITION

150,000.

AUDIT SERVICES

113,138.

Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than

5

$100,000 of compensation from the organization |Form 990 (2020)
032008 12-23-20

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ASHOKA
Statement of Revenue

51-0255908

Form 990 (2020)

Part VIII

Page 9Program Service
Revenue

Contributions, Gifts, Grants
and Other Similar Amounts

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII 
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Revenue excluded
Related or exempt
Unrelated
Total revenue
function revenue business revenue from tax under
sections 512 - 514
1 a Federated campaigns ~~~~~b Membership dues ~~~~~~~

1ac Fundraising events ~~~~~~~
d Related organizations ~~~~~

1c

similar amounts not included above ~1f

Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f

1g $

1b

1d
e Government grants (contributions) 1e
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, andg50,655,267.
399,565.

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f 
2 ab50,655,267.

|

Business Code

FEE FOR SERVICEASHOKA U PROGRAM

900099900099658,040.
293,881.

658,040.
293,881.

cdef

All other program service revenue ~~~~~

g Total. Add lines 2a-2f 
Investment income (including dividends, interest, and3|951,921.

other similar amounts) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~|

1,231,740.

4

Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds|

5Royalties  |(i) Real(ii) Personal

6 a Gross rents ~~~~~b Less: rental expenses ~6aassets other than inventory

7ab Less: cost or other basis
and sales expenses ~~~7b

7,047.

1,224,693.

Other Revenue

6bc Rental income or (loss)
6cd Net rental income or (loss)  |(i) Securities(ii) Other
7 a Gross amount from sales of

4,788,444.

23,023.

4,732,095.
56,349.

0.
23,023.

c Gain or (loss) ~~~~~ 7cd Net gain or (loss) 

|79,372.

79,372.

61,473.

61,473.

8 a Gross income from fundraising events (notincluding $ofcontributions reported on line 1c). See
Part IV, line 18 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8ab Less: direct expenses ~~~~~~~~~ 8b
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events 

|9 a Gross income from gaming activities. See
Part IV, line 19 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 9ab Less: direct expenses ~~~~~~~~ 9bc Net income or (loss) from gaming activities 
10 a Gross sales of inventory, less returns
and allowances ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 10a

Miscellaneous
Revenueb Less: cost of goods sold ~~~~~~~ 10bc Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory 
11 a

12

OTHER REVENUE||

Business Code

900099bcd All other revenue ~~~~~~~~~~~~~e Total. Add lines 11a-11d 
Total revenue. See instructions 

032009 12-23-20

61,473.
52,979,773.

||

9951,921.

7,047.

1,365,538.
Form 990 (2020)

ASHOKA
Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses

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Form 990 (2020)

Page 10

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX 
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
Total expenses
Program service
Management andFundraising
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
expenses
general expenses
expenses
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations

1~

12,250.

12,250.

individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ~~~~~~~

597,583.

597,583.

5,910,887.

5,910,887.

674,379.

301,950.

336,858.

35,571.

14,683,334.

9,856,619.

4,393,698.

433,017.

1,722,259.
3,032,758.

1,139,378.
1,951,701.

470,953.
986,054.

111,928.
95,003.

125,919.
804,210.

34,877.
59,099.

91,042.
744,099.

1,012.

7,794,930.
139,903.
591,307.
335,208.

5,877,147.
43,084.
88,375.
74,755.

1,733,608.
96,819.
229,301.
259,844.

273,631.
609.

1,627,574.
155,386.

459,428.
87,020.

1,143,276.
67,244.

24,870.
1,122.

89,357.
28.

54,458.

32,981.
28.

1,918.

264,825.
170,503.

535.
25,446.

264,290.
145,057.

602,291.
391,789.
105,473.
82,537.
959,561.
40,874,251.

29,472.
57,652.
15,288.
672,269.
27,349,273.

602,291.
362,317.
47,806.
67,249.
287,100.
12,361,915.

and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21
Grants and other assistance to domestic

2

X

Grants and other assistance to foreign3

organizations, foreign governments, and foreign
individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ~~~4

Benefits paid to or for members ~~~~~~~

5Compensation of current officers, directors,
trustees, and key employees ~~~~~~~~
Compensation not included above to disqualified

6

persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) andpersons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B)~~~

7

Other salaries and wages ~~~~~~~~~~

8

Pension plan accruals and contributions (include

9

Other employee benefits ~~~~~~~~~~

10

Payroll taxes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions)

Fees for services (nonemployees):11

a Management ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Legal ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~c Accounting ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
d Lobbying ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f Investment management fees ~~~~~~~~g Other. (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25,column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Sch O.)
12Advertising and promotion ~~~~~~~~~

13

Office expenses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

14

Information technology ~~~~~~~~~~~

15

Royalties ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

16

Occupancy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Travel ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

17
18

Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public officials ~19

Conferences, conventions, and meetings ~~20

Interest

21

Payments to affiliates ~~~~~~~~~~~~

22

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ~~23

Insurance

24

Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered
above (List miscellaneous expenses on line 24e. Ifline 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A)amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ASSET WRITEOFFb TAXES AND PENALTIESc DUES, BOOKS & SUBSCRIPT
d TRAININGae All other expenses
25
26

Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e
Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization

184,175.

15.
192.
1,163,063.

reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined
educational campaign and fundraising solicitation.
Check here |032010 12-23-20

if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720)

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Form 990 (2020)

Part XASHOKA

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Balance Sheet

Page 11Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X 
(A)
Beginning of year
1

Cash - non-interest-bearing ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2

Savings and temporary cash investments ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

3

Pledges and grants receivable, net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4

Accounts receivable, net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

5

Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director,

15,571,701.
14,113,294.
27,676,231.

(B)
End of year12
3

17,200,936.
19,013,714.
28,338,227.

4

trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35%
controlled entity or family member of any of these persons
6~~~~~~~~~

Assetsunder section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B)

~~

6

7

Notes and loans receivable, net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

7

8

Inventories for sale or use ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

9

Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

3,169,565.

b Less: accumulated depreciation ~~~~~~
10b
11 Investments - publicly traded securities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1,464,955. 10c
21,189,638. 11904,685.
35,582,192.

12

Investments - other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

12

13

Investments - program-related. See Part IV, line 1113

14

Intangible assets ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

15

Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

16
17

Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33) 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

18

Grants payable ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

19

Deferred revenue ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

19

20

Tax-exempt bond liabilities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

20

21

Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D ~~~~
Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director,

21

Liabilities

22

3,036,620.
2,131,935.

10a

1,863,548.

89~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

10 a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or otherbasis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

595,643.
82,475,010.
1,319,147.
5,374,521.

14
15
16
17
18

279,246.
104,488,565.
1,105,023.
6,987,162.

trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35%
controlled entity or family member of any of these persons~~~~~~~~~

22

23

Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties~~~~~~

23

24

Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ~~~~~~~~

24

25

Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third
parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X
of Schedule D ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

26
Net Assets or Fund Balances

5

Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined

Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 
Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here | X

27

and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
Net assets without donor restrictions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

28

Net assets with donor restrictions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here

0.
6,693,668.

25

12,277,999.
63,503,343.

27

26

28

and complete lines 29 through 33.
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

29

30

Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund ~~~~~~~~

30

31

Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds

32

Total net assets or fund balances ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

33

Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances~~~~

11

20,728,518.
75,034,382.

|

29032011 12-23-20

633,480.
8,725,665.

75,781,342.
82,475,010.

31
32
33

95,762,900.
104,488,565.
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X

52,979,773.
40,874,251.
12,105,522.
75,781,342.
7,749,426.

1

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1

2

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2

3

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

3

4

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ~~~~~~~~~~

4

5

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

5

6

Donated services and use of facilities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

6

7

Investment expenses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

7

8

Prior period adjustments ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

8

9

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain on Schedule O)

9

126,610.

10

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32,
10

95,762,900.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

column (B)) 

Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII
1

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:

Cash

X

Accrual
Yes

No

Other

If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule O.
2 a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? ~~~~~~~~~~~~
If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on aX

2aseparate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
Separate basis

Consolidated basis

Both consolidated and separate basis

b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis,consolidated basis, or both:
Separate basis

X

Consolidated basis

2b

X

2c

X

Both consolidated and separate basis

c If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit,
review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain on Schedule O.
3 a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit
Act and OMB Circular A-133? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit
or audits, explain why on Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 

032012 12-23-20

12

3a

X

3b
Form 990 (2020)

SCHEDULE A(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Name of the organization

Part IOMB No. 1545-0047

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
| Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
| Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

2020

Open to Public
Inspection
Employer identification number

ASHOKA
Reason for Public Charity Status. (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

51-0255908

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

2

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)

3

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name,4city, and state:
An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

5section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7

X

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in

8

section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

9

An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college
or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture (see instructions). Enter the name, city, and state of the college oruniversity:

10

An organization that normally receives (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from
activities related to its exempt functions, subject to certain exceptions; and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment
income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975.

11

See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

12

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one ormore publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2) . See section 509(a)(3). Check the box inlines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

aType I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving
the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supportingorganization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

b

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having
control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported
organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

cType III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with,
its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

dType III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s)that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentivenessrequirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

e

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III
functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

f Enter the number of supported organizations ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
g Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported
organization(ii) EIN(iii) Type of organization(described on lines 1-10
above (see instructions))(iv) Is the organization listed
in your governing document?

Yes

Total
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
13No(v) Amount of monetary
support (see instructions)

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Part II

Page 2(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization
fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) |1 Gifts, grants, contributions, andmembership fees received. (Do notinclude any "unusual grants.") ~~(a) 2016(b) 2017(c) 2018(d) 2019(e) 2020(f) Total

12,861,170.

38,295,290.

57,527,705.

41,001,658.

50,655,267. 200,341,090.

12,861,170.

38,295,290.

57,527,705.

41,001,658.

50,655,267. 200,341,090.

2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid toor expended on its behalf ~~~~
3 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit tothe organization without charge ~4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 ~~~5 The portion of total contributions
by each person (other than agovernmental unit or publicly
supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of theamount shown on line 11,column (f) ~~~~~~~~~~~~

26,057,721.
174,283,369.

6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) |7 Amounts from line 4 ~~~~~~~

12,861,170.

(a) 2016

38,295,290.

(b) 2017

57,527,705.

(c) 2018

41,001,658.

(d) 2019

50,655,267. 200,341,090.

(e) 2020(f) Total

342,314.

1,132,525.

1,146,593.

1,002,669.

1,224,693.

4,848,794.

6,264.

109,036.

186,588.

413,942.

61,473.

777,303.
205,967,187.
6,204,318.

8 Gross income from interest,
dividends, payments received on
securities loans, rents, royalties,
and income from similar sources ~9 Net income from unrelated businessactivities, whether or not thebusiness is regularly carried on~

10 Other income. Do not include gainor loss from the sale of capital
assets (Explain in Part VI.) ~~~~

11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10
12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

12

13 First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)organization, check this box and stop here 

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

14 Public support percentage for 2020 (line 6, column (f), divided by line 11, column (f)) ~~~~~~~~~~~~
15 Public support percentage from 2019 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

14
15

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84.62
86.04

16a 33 1/3% support test - 2020. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box andstop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~|

b 33 1/3% support test - 2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

|

%
%

X

17a 10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2020. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more,
and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization
meets the facts-and-circumstances test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~|

b 10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or
more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how theorganization meets the facts-and-circumstances test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization~~~~~~~~|

18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions  |Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Page 3(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails toqualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) |1 Gifts, grants, contributions, andmembership fees received. (Do notinclude any "unusual grants.") ~~(a) 2016(b) 2017(c) 2018(d) 2019(e) 2020(f) Total(a) 2016(b) 2017(c) 2018(d) 2019(e) 2020(f) Total

2 Gross receipts from admissions,merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished inany activity that is related to theorganization's tax-exempt purpose
3 Gross receipts from activities thatare not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ~~~~~
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid toor expended on its behalf ~~~~
5 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit tothe organization without charge ~6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5 ~~~7 a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and3 received from disqualified personsb Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received
from other than disqualified persons thatexceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of theamount on line 13 for the year ~~~~~~

c Add lines 7a and 7b ~~~~~~~
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) |9 Amounts from line 6 ~~~~~~~
10a Gross income from interest,
dividends, payments received on
securities loans, rents, royalties,
and income from similar sources ~b Unrelated business taxable income(less section 511 taxes) from businesses
acquired after June 30, 1975 ~~~~
c Add lines 10a and 10b ~~~~~~
11 Net income from unrelated businessactivities not included in line 10b,whether or not the business isregularly carried on ~~~~~~~
12 Other income. Do not include gainor loss from the sale of capital
assets (Explain in Part VI.) ~~~~
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)14 First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here 

|Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

15 Public support percentage for 2020 (line 8, column (f), divided by line 13, column (f)) ~~~~~~~~~~~
16 Public support percentage from 2019 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 

15

%

16

%

17 Investment income percentage for 2020 (line 10c, column (f), divided by line 13, column (f)) ~~~~~~~~
18 Investment income percentage from 2019 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

17%

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage%

18
19 a 33 1/3% support tests - 2020. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not
more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization~~~~~~~~~~|

b 33 1/3% support tests - 2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3%, andline 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~~~~ |20 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions 
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Part IV

Page 4(Complete only if you checked a box in line 12 on Part I. If you checked box 12a, Part I, complete Sections A
and B. If you checked box 12b, Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, Part I, complete
Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box 12d, Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
1class or purpose, describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
2

No

Are all of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing
documents? If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by1

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of statusunder section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported
organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

2

3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer
lines 3b and 3c below.

3ab Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) andsatisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how theorganization made the determination.

3bc Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If"Yes," and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

3c4ab Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign
supported organization? If "Yes," describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion
despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

4bc Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination
under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization used
to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes.

4c

5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes,"
answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN
numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action;(iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action
was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

5ab Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class alreadydesignated in the organization's organizing document?

5bc Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
6 Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to5canyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable classbenefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also
support or benefit one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If "Yes," provide detail in
7Part VI.
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor

6(as defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity withregard to a substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

7

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7?
If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

8

9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or moredisqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations describedin section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI.

9ab Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which
the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI.

9b

c Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit
from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI.

9c

810a Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section
4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated
supporting organizations)? If "Yes," answer line 10b below.

10ab Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to
determine whether the organization had excess business holdings.)
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Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

11

a A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in lines 11b and11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
b A family member of a person described in line 11a above?
c A 35% controlled entity of a person described in line 11a or 11b above? If "Yes" to line 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide
detail in Part VI.

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
1

Did the governing body, members of the governing body, officers acting in their official capacity, or membership of one ormore supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization's officers,
directors, or trustees at all times during the tax year? If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s)effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization's activities. If the organization had more than one supported
organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove officers, directors, or trustees were allocated among the
supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

2

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported
organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If "Yes," explain inPart VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated,supervised, or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

11a
11b
11c

1

2

Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors
or trustees of each of the organization's supported organization(s)? If "No," describe in Part VI how control

1

or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed
the supported organization(s).

1Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the1

organization's tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax
year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of theorganization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

1

Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported
organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how

2

the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

2

By reason of the relationship described in line 2, above, did the organization's supported organizations have a3significant voice in the organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's
income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization's
supported organizations played in this regard.

3

Section E. Type III Functionally Integrated Supporting Organizations
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions).

1a

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

b

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.
The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a governmental entity (see instructions).

c
2

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
a Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes ofthe supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify
those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes,

Yes

No

how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determinedthat these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

2ab Did the activities described in line 2a, above, constitute activities that, but for the organization's involvement,
one or more of the organization's supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain inPart VI the reasons for the organization's position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged inthese activities but for the organization's involvement.
3

2bParent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, ortrustees of each of the supported organizations? If "Yes" or "No" provide details in Part VI.

3ab Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, and activities of eachof its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
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Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 ( explain in Part VI ). See instructions.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Page 6All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income
1

Net short-term capital gain

1

2

Recoveries of prior-year distributions

2

3

Other gross income (see instructions)3

4

Add lines 1 through 3.

4

5

Depreciation and depletion

5

6

Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or(A) Prior Year

(B) Current Year
(optional)(A) Prior Year

(B) Current Year
(optional)

collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or
maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)6

7

Other expenses (see instructions)

78

Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6, and 7 from line 4)

8

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount1

Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (seeinstructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):a Average monthly value of securitiesb Average monthly cash balances

1bc Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)

1d

1a
1c

e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors(explain in detail in Part VI ):2

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt-use assets

2

3

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.

34Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount,
see instructions).

4

5

Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)

5

6Multiply line 5 by 0.035.

6

7

Recoveries of prior-year distributions

7

8

Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)8
Current Year

Section C - Distributable Amount1

Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, column A)

1

2

Enter 0.85 of line 1.

2

3

Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, column A)

3

4Enter greater of line 2 or line 3.

4

5

Income tax imposed in prior year5

6

Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject toemergency temporary reduction (see instructions).

7

6
Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organization (seeinstructions).
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Part V

Section D - Distributions
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes

Page 7

Current Year
1

Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported

2organizations, in excess of income from activity

23Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations

3

4

Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets

4

5

Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI )Other distributions ( describe in Part VI ). See instructions.

5
7

8

Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive(provide details in Part VI ). See instructions.

9Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6910Line 8 amount divided by line 9 amount

10

6
7

(i)
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)1

Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 62

Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2020 (reasonable cause required - explain in Part VI ). See instructions.

Excess Distributions

6

8

(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2020(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2020

Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020

3

a From 2015b From 2016c From 2017d From 2018
e From 2019f Total of lines 3a through 3e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2020 distributable amount

4i

Carryover from 2015 not applied (see instructions)jRemainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
Distributions for 2020 from Section D,
line 7:$a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2020 distributable amount5c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2020, if
any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. For result greaterthan zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.

6

Remaining underdistributions for 2020. Subtract lines 3h
and 4b from line 1. For result greater than zero, explain inPart VI . See instructions.

7
8

Excess distributions carryover to 2021. Add lines 3j
and 4c.
Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2016b Excess from 2017c Excess from 2018
d Excess from 2019e Excess from 2020
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Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12;

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Part VI

Page 8

Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C,
line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a, and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V,
Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information.
(See instructions.)

SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION FOR OTHER INCOME:
OTHER INCOME
2016 AMOUNT: $6,264.

2017 AMOUNT: $109,036.

2018 AMOUNT: $186,588.

2019 AMOUNT: $413,942.

2020 AMOUNT: $61,473.

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** PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY **Schedule B

Schedule of Contributors(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

OMB No. 1545-0047

2020| Attach to Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF.
| Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Name of the organization

Employer identification number

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Organization type (check one):
Filers of:Section:Form 990 or 990-EZX

501(c)(

3) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation
527 political organization
Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation
501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money orproperty) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules

X

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33 1/3% support test of the regulations under
sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received fromany one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000; or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h;or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one
contributor, during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific,
literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I (entering"N/A" in column (b) instead of the contributor name and address), II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during theyear, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box
is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively
religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| $Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF),
but it must answer "No" on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990-PF, Part I, line 2, tocertify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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Page 2

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Name of organization

Employer identification number

ASHOKAPart I(a)No.

51-0255908
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4(c)Total contributions

1$

8,928,600.

(d)
Type of contribution
PersonPayroll
NoncashX(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4(c)Total contributions

2$

3,375,000.

(d)
Type of contribution
PersonPayroll
NoncashX(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4(c)Total contributions

3$

1,870,000.

(d)
Type of contribution
PersonPayroll
NoncashX(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4(c)Total contributions

4$

10,000,000.

(d)
Type of contribution
PersonPayroll
NoncashX(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4(c)Total contributions(d)Type of contribution
PersonPayroll
Noncash$(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4(c)Total contributions$(d)Type of contribution
PersonPayroll
Noncash(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Name of organization

Employer identification number

ASHOKAPart II
(a)
No.
from
Part I

51-0255908
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(b)
Description of noncash property given(c)
FMV (or estimate)(See instructions.)(d)
Date received(c)
FMV (or estimate)(See instructions.)(d)
Date received(c)
FMV (or estimate)(See instructions.)(d)
Date received(c)
FMV (or estimate)(See instructions.)(d)
Date received(c)
FMV (or estimate)(See instructions.)(d)
Date received(c)
FMV (or estimate)(See instructions.)(d)
Date received

$
(a)
No.
from
Part I(b)
Description of noncash property given

$
(a)
No.
from
Part I(b)
Description of noncash property given

$
(a)
No.
from
Part I(b)
Description of noncash property given

$
(a)
No.
from
Part I(b)
Description of noncash property given

$
(a)
No.
from
Part I(b)
Description of noncash property given$
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Name of organization

ASHOKAPart III

Employer identification number

51-0255908
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year
from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations
completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this info. once.) | $Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
fromPart I(b) Purpose of gift(c) Use of gift(d) Description of how gift is held(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4(a) No.
fromPart I(b) Purpose of gift

Relationship of transferor to transferee(c) Use of gift(d) Description of how gift is held(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4(a) No.
fromPart I(b) Purpose of gift

Relationship of transferor to transferee(c) Use of gift(d) Description of how gift is held(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4(a) No.
fromPart I(b) Purpose of gift

Relationship of transferor to transferee(c) Use of gift(d) Description of how gift is held(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4023454 11-25-20

Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE D(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

OMB No. 1545-0047

2020| Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
| Attach to Form 990.
|Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

Employer identification number

ASHOKA
51-0255908
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if thePart I

organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds
1

Total number at end of year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)

3

Aggregate value of grants from (during year)(b) Funds and other accounts~~~~~~~~~~

4Aggregate value at end of year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

5

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds
are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

6for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring
impermissible private benefit? 
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1

Yes

No

Yes

No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
Preservation of land for public use (for example, recreation or education)

Preservation of a historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat

Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space2

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last
day of the tax year.
a Total number of conservation easements ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ~~~~~~~~~~~~d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure

Held at the End of the Tax Year
2a
2b
2c

listed in the National Register ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
3

2d
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax
year |

4

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located |5

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of

6violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Yes
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year

No

|
7

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year|$

8

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i)and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

9

Yes

No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement andbalance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes theorganization's accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

1a If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works
of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public
service, provide in Part XIII the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,provide the following amounts relating to these items:(i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2

| $
| $

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide
the following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Assets included in Form 990, Part X 

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| $
| $
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51-0255908
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Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Schedule D (Form 990) 2020

Part III

Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that make significant use of its

3

collection items (check all that apply):aPublic exhibitiondLoan or exchange programb

Scholarly research

e

Other

c

Preservation for future generations

4

Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIII.

5

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets
to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? 

Part IV

Yes

No

Yes

No

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, orreported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included
on Form 990, Part X? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:

Amountc Beginning balance ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~d Additions during the year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1ce Distributions during the year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
f Ending balance ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1e

1d

1f
2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ~~~~~Yesb If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part XIII 
Part V Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year
1a Beginning of year balance ~~~~~~~b Contributions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d Grants or scholarships ~~~~~~~~~e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
f

Administrative expenses ~~~~~~~~

27,286,259.
272,052.
8,881,669.

(b) Prior year

24,597,317.
228,886.
2,463,422.

2,466.
36,437,514.

3,367.
27,286,258.

(c) Two years back(d) Three years back(e) Four years back

9,567.
24,597,318.

2,450,708.
13,870.
24,545,672.

2,483,803.
77,514.
25,259,848.

24,545,672.
1,085,000.
-1,023,787.

g End of year balance ~~~~~~~~~~
2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:a Board designated or quasi-endowment |100
b Permanent endowment |No

25,259,848.
133,954.
1,616,448.

26,090,034.
112,483.
1,618,648.

%%%
c Term endowment |The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organizationby:(i) Unrelated organizations ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(ii) Related organizations ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b If "Yes" on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VIYes
3a(i)3a(ii)

No

X
X

3b

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property(a) Cost or otherbasis (investment)(b) Cost or otherbasis (other)(c) Accumulated
depreciation(d) Book value

1a Land ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Buildings ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
c Leasehold improvements ~~~~~~~~~~d Equipment ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

3,036,620.
2,131,935.
e Other (Column
(d)
must
equal
Form
990,
Part
X,
column
(B),
line
10c.)
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e.
 |904,685.
904,685.

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ASHOKA
Part VII Investments - Other Securities.

51-0255908

Schedule D (Form 990) 2020

Page 3Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)(b) Book value(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value(1) Financial derivatives ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(2) Closely held equity interests ~~~~~~~~~~~(3) Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Col. (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.) |Part VIII Investments - Program Related.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment(b) Book value(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Col. (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 13.) |Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 15.)  |Part XOther Liabilities.

1.

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
(a) Description of liability(1) Federal income taxes(2)

DUE TO RELATED PARTIES(b) Book value633,480.

(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)

633,480.
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 25.)  |2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports theorganization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FASB ASC 740. Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII 

X

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ASHOKA
51-0255908
Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2020

Part XIPage 4Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1

Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements

2

Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Donated services and use of facilities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2ac Recoveries of prior year grants ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2c

2b

2d
e Add lines 2a through 2d ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
4

1

2e
3

Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ~~~~~~~~b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4a4bc Add lines 4a and 4b ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) 

4c
5Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1

Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2

Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Prior year adjustments ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2ac Other losses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2c

2b

2d
e Add lines 2a through 2d ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
4

1

2e
3

Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ~~~~~~~~b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4a4bc Add lines 4a and 4b ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) 

Part XIII Supplemental Information.

4c
5Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI,
lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

PART V, LINE 4:
ASHOKA MAINTAINS DONOR-RESTRICTED AND BOARD-DESIGNATED FUNDS WHOSE PURPOSEIS TO PROVIDE LONG TERMS SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS. ON THOSE FUNDS THAT ARE
PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED OR TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED, THE ENDOWMENT TRUSTEESFOLLOW THE EXPLICIT DIRECTIONS OF THE DONOR WHERE APPLICABLE. PERMANENTLY
RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE RESTRICTED TO INVESTMENT IN PERPETUITY, THE
INCOME FROM WHICH IS AVAILABLE FOR PROGRAMS INCLUDING CHANGE-MAKING,EDUCATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS, HEALTH AND HUNGER,
THE ENVIRONMENT, JUSTICE AND PEACE, AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONGOTHERS.

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ASHOKA
Part XIII Supplemental Information (continued)

51-0255908

Schedule D (Form 990) 2020

Page 5ASHOKA IS RECOGNIZED AS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND IS EXEMPT FROM INCOMETAX UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
(IRC). IN ADDITION, ASHOKA IS DETERMINED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICENOT TO BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION.

ASHOKA HAS OBTAINED SIMILAR TAX STATUS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE MANY OTHER
COUNTRIES WHERE IT WORKS AND OPERATES. ASHOKA IS SUBJECT TO UNRELATEDBUSINESS INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 512 OF THE IRC; HOWEVER, IN THE
OPINION OF MANAGEMENT, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS REQUIRED TO BE
MADE.

MANAGEMENT EVALUATED ASHOKA'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT ASHOKA HAD
TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE
ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES.

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

2020| Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
| Attach to Form 990.
| Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

Name of the organization

ASHOKAPart IOMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Employer identification number

51-0255908
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on
Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

1

For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and other assistance,
the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ~~

X

Yes

No

2

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside theUnited States.

3

Activities per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)(a) Region(b) Number of (c) Number of (d) Activities conducted in the region(e) If activity listed in (d)employees,
offices(by type) (such as, fundraising, prois a program service,agents, andin the region
describe specific typeindependent gram services, investments, grants tocontractors
recipients located in the region)of service(s) in the region
in the region(f) Total
expenditures
for andinvestmentsin the region

EAST ASIA AND THE
PACIFIC

535 PROGRAM SERVICESFELLOW SEARCH/SUPPORT

2,845,402.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND & GREENLAND)

14

191 PROGRAM SERVICESFELLOW SEARCH/SUPPORT

13,045,255.

MIDDLE EAST AND
NORTH AFRICA

1

24 PROGRAM SERVICESFELLOW SEARCH/SUPPORT549,346.

NORTH AMERICA

220 PROGRAM SERVICESFELLOW SEARCH/SUPPORT

1,109,893.

SOUTH AMERICA

448 PROGRAM SERVICESFELLOW SEARCH/SUPPORT

1,198,660.

SOUTH ASIA

153 PROGRAM SERVICESFELLOW SEARCH/SUPPORT

703,788.

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

428 PROGRAM SERVICESFELLOW SEARCH/SUPPORT

815,554.

031

0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS
399

EAST ASIA AND THE
PACIFIC
3 a Subtotal ~~~~~~b Total from continuation

313,537.
20,581,435.

sheets to Part I ~~~005,597,350.

c Totals (add lines 3aand 3b) 

31

399

26,178,785.

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ASHOKA
Continuation of Activities per Region. (Schedule F (Form 990), Part I, line 3)

Schedule F (Form 990)

Part I(a) Region(b) Number ofofficesin the region(c) Number of
employees oragents inregion(d) Activities conducted in region(by type) (i.e., fundraising,program services, grants torecipients located in the region)

51-0255908(e) If activity listed in (d)is a program service,describe specific typeof service(s) in region

Page 1(f) Total
expenditures
for region

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND & GREENLAND)

00 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS

2,815,612.

MIDDLE EAST AND
NORTH AFRICA

0

0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS

131,409.

NORTH AMERICA

00 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS

622,040.

SOUTH AMERICA

00 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS

1,187,383.

SOUTH ASIA

00 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS

304,604.

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

0

0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS

536,302.

5,597,350.

Totals  |03218104-01-20

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Part II

51-0255908(b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)(c) Region(g) Amount of(e) Amount(f) Manner of
noncashof cash grant cash disbursement
assistance(d) Purpose of
grant

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS26,261. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

5,418. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

24,269. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

12,138. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

12,135. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

25,592. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

16,014. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

20,022. WIRE

0.

Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as a tax
exempt 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter

3

Page 2Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any
recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

1(a) Name of organization

2

ASHOKA~~~~~~~ |Enter total number of other organizations or entities |(h) Descriptionof noncash
assistance(i) Method ofvaluation (book, FMV,
appraisal, other)

8
25
Schedule F (Form 990) 2020

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Schedule F (Form 990)
Part II
Continuation of Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. (Schedule F (Form 990), Part II, line 1)
1(a) Name of organization

03218204-01-20(b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)(c) Region(g) Amount of(e) Amount(f) Manner of
non-cashof cash grant cash disbursement
assistance(d) Purpose of
grant

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

6,067. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

26,226. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

12,135. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

26,179. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

26,236. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

7,000. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

17,062. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

10,000. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

54,620. WIRE

0.

33Page 2(h) Descriptionof non-cashassistance(i) Method ofvaluation (book, FMV,
appraisal, other)

ASHOKA
51-0255908
Schedule F (Form 990)
Part II
Continuation of Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. (Schedule F (Form 990), Part II, line 1)
1(a) Name of organization

03218204-01-20(b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)(c) Region(g) Amount of(e) Amount(f) Manner of
non-cashof cash grant cash disbursement
assistance(d) Purpose of
grant

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

36,404. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

26,416. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

26,211. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

54,638. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

26,211. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS

60,248. WIRE

0.

EUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)
AWARDS36,216. WIRE

0.

SOUTH AMERICA

AWARDS

40,000.

0.

SOUTH AMERICA

AWARDS

9,970. WIRE

0.

34Page 2(h) Descriptionof non-cashassistance(i) Method ofvaluation (book, FMV,
appraisal, other)

ASHOKA
51-0255908
Schedule F (Form 990)
Part II
Continuation of Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. (Schedule F (Form 990), Part II, line 1)
1(a) Name of organization

03218204-01-20(b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)(c) Region(g) Amount of(e) Amount(f) Manner of
non-cashof cash grant cash disbursement
assistance(d) Purpose of
grant

SOUTH ASIA

STIPENDS

10,294.

0.

SOUTH ASIA

STIPENDS

22,983.

0.

SOUTH ASIA

STIPENDS

10,500.

0.

SOUTH ASIA

STIPENDS

15,595.

0.

SUB-SAHARAN
AFRICASTIPENDS

18,249. WIRE

0.

SUB-SAHARAN
AFRICA

AWARDS

54,068. WIRE

0.

SUB-SAHARAN
AFRICA

AWARDS

5,007. WIRE

0.

35Page 2(h) Descriptionof non-cashassistance(i) Method ofvaluation (book, FMV,
appraisal, other)

Schedule F (Form 990) 2020
Part IIIASHOKA

51-0255908

Page 3Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance(b) Region(c) Number ofrecipients(d) Amount ofcash grant(e) Manner ofcash disbursement(f) Amount of
noncashassistance

AWARDS

EAST ASIA AND THE
PACIFIC

1

100. WIRE

0.

AWARDSEUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)

61,200. WIRE

0.

2500. WIRE

0.

21,000. WIRE

0.

AWARDS

AWARDS

SOUTH ASIANORTH AMERICA CANADA AND
MEXICO, BUT NOT
THE UNITED STATESAWARDS

SUB-SAHARAN
AFRICA4

1,400. WIRE

0.

AWARDS

SOUTH AMERICA

2900. WIRE

0.

AWARDS

SUB-SAHARAN
AFRICA1

52,945. WIRE

0.

AWARDS

EAST ASIA AND THE
PACIFIC3

1,939. WIRE

0.

AWARDSEUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)

30

218,242. WIRE

0.

(g) Description of
noncash assistance(h) Method ofvaluation(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)

Schedule F (Form 990) 2020
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Schedule F (Form 990)
Part IIIContinuation of Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. (Schedule F (Form 990), Part III)(a) Type of grant or assistance

AWARDS(b) Region

SOUTH ASIA(c) Number ofrecipients(d) Amount ofcash grant(e) Manner ofcash disbursement

Page 3(f) Amount of
non-cashassistance84

17,183. WIRE

0.

12,990. WIRE

0.

AWARDSMIDDLE EAST AND
NORTH AFRICANORTH AMERICA CANADA AND
MEXICO, BUT NOT
THE UNITED STATES

126,383. WIRE

0.

AWARDS

SOUTH AMERICA

50

100,032. WIRE

0.

FELLOW STIPENDSEAST ASIA AND THE
PACIFIC9248,687. WIRE

0.

FELLOW STIPENDSEUROPE (INCLUDINGICELAND &GREENLAND)

49

2,002,453. WIRE

0.

AWARDS7

127,910. WIRE

0.

FELLOW STIPENDS

MIDDLE EAST AND
NORTH AFRICANORTH AMERICA CANADA AND
MEXICO, BUT NOT
THE UNITED STATES

29

614,657. WIRE

0.

FELLOW STIPENDSSOUTH AMERICA

31

808,502. WIRE

0.

FELLOW STIPENDS

03218304-01-20

37(g) Description of
non-cash assistance(h) Method ofvaluation(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)

ASHOKA
51-0255908
Schedule F (Form 990)
Part IIIContinuation of Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. (Schedule F (Form 990), Part III)(a) Type of grant or assistance(b) Region(c) Number ofrecipients(d) Amount ofcash grant(e) Manner ofcash disbursement

Page 3(f) Amount of
non-cashassistance

FELLOW STIPENDSSOUTH ASIA

34

227,549. WIRE

0.

FELLOW STIPENDS

SUB-SAHARAN
AFRICA

9

404,632. WIRE

0.

03218304-01-20

38(g) Description of
non-cash assistance(h) Method ofvaluation(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)

ASHOKA
Foreign Forms

51-0255908

Schedule F (Form 990) 2020

Part IV
1

Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"
the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign
Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2

Yes

X

No

Yes

X

No

Yes

X

No

Yes

X

No

Yes

X

No

Yes

X

No

Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may
be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return To Report Transactions With Foreign Trusts andReceipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a
U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

3

Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"
the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect toCertain Foreign Corporations (see Instructions for Form 5471) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4

Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or aqualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621,
Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing
Fund (see Instructions for Form 8621) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

5

Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes,"
the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain
Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

6

Page 4

Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If"Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (seeInstructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Schedule F (Form 990) 2020

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ASHOKA
Supplemental Information

51-0255908

Schedule F (Form 990) 2020

Part V

Page 5

Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts ofinvestments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c)(estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.

PART I, LINE 2:
THE GOAL OF THE STIPEND IS TO PROVIDE ASHOKA FELLOWS THE FINANCIAL
FREEDOM TO FULLY PURSUE THE EXPANSION OF THEIR NEW IDEAS UP TO FOURYEARS, ON AVERAGE THREE YEARS, FROM THEIR ELECTION.

ONCE A CANDIDATE HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND IS ELECTED AN
AFFILIATE (NON-FELLOW) OR FELLOW, THE GLOBAL VENTURE TEAM AND THE
AFFILIATE OR FELLOW REVIEWS HIS/HER FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORM TO
DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE STIPEND THAT WILL ALLOW THE RECIPIENT TO FOCUS
ON HIS/HER NEW IDEA FULL-TIME. GLOBAL VENTURE PROVIDES AN IMPORTANTCHECK-IN ENSURING THAT STIPENDS ARE ALIGNED WITH ASHOKA GLOBAL'S POLICYAND ENSURE ITS FAIR APPLICATION ACROSS ITS FELLOWSHIP.

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Schedule F (Form 990) 2020

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments, and Individuals in the United States

SCHEDULE I(Form 990)

Part I
1

2020

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
| Attach to Form 990.
| Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Name of the organizationOMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection
Employer identification number

ASHOKA

51-0255908

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection

X

criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Yes

No

2 Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any
recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name and address of organizationor government

GET AMERICA WORKING
1700 N MOORE ST STE 2000
ARLINGTON, VA 22209-19212(b) EIN(c) IRC section(if applicable)

54-1882605 501(C)(3)(d) Amount ofcash grant

10,000.

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table(e) Amount of
non-cashassistance0.

(f) Method ofvaluation (book,
FMV, appraisal,other)(g) Description of
noncash assistance(h) Purpose of grantor assistance

AWARD~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

|

1.
0.

3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table  |LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Schedule I (Form 990) 2020
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ASHOKA
Schedule I (Form 990) 2020
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance(b) Number ofrecipients(c) Amount ofcash grant(d) Amount of noncash assistance

AWARD

25

7,584.

0.

FELLOW STIPENDS

9

589,999.

0.

Part IV(e) Method of valuation(book, FMV, appraisal, other)51-0255908

Page 2(f) Description of noncash assistance

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

PART I, LINE 2:
THE GOAL OF THE STIPEND IS TO PROVIDE ASHOKA FELLOWS THE FINANCIAL FREEDOMTO FULLY PURSUE THE EXPANSION OF THEIR NEW IDEA FOR UP TO 4 YEARS AND ON
AVERAGE 3 YEARS FROM THE ELECTION.

ONCE A CANDIDATE HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND IS ELECTED AN AFFILIATE(NON-FELLOW) OR FELLOW, THE GLOBAL VENTURE TEAM AND THE AFFILIATE/FELLOWREVIEW HIS/HER FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORM TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE
STIPEND THAT WILL ALLOW THE RECIPIENT TO FOCUS ON HIS/HER NEW IDEA
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2020

ASHOKA
Supplemental Information

51-0255908

Schedule I (Form 990)

Part IV

Page 2

FULL-TIME. GLOBAL VENTURE PROVIDES AN IMPORTANT CHECK-IN ENSURING THATSTIPENDS ARE ALIGNED WITH ASHOKA'S GLOBAL POLICY AND ENSURE ITS FAIRAPPLICATION ACROSS ITS FELLOWSHIP.

03229104-01-20

Schedule I (Form 990)

43

SCHEDULE J(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Name of the organization

Part I

Compensation InformationOMB No. 1545-0047

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees| Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
| Attach to Form 990.
| Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

ASHOKA
Questions Regarding Compensation

2020

Open to Public
Inspection
Employer identification number

51-0255908

Yes

No

1a Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form 990,
Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
First-class or charter travel

Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions
Tax indemnification and gross-up payments

Payments for business use of personal residence
Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account

Personal services (such as maid, chauffeur, chef)

b If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or
reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain ~~~~~~~~~~~
2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all directors,

1btrustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on line 1a? ~~~~~~~~~~~~

2

3

Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization used to establish the compensation of the organization's
CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization toestablish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

X
X
4

Compensation committee
Independent compensation consultant
Form 990 of other organizations

X
X

Written employment contract
Compensation survey or study
Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filingorganization or a related organization:

a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Participate in or receive payment from a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4ac Participate in or receive payment from an equity-based compensation arrangement? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

4c

5

X
X
X

4b

Only section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation
contingent on the revenues of:a The organization? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Any related organization? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

X
X

5a
5b

If "Yes" on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation
contingent on the net earnings of:a The organization? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Any related organization? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

X
X

6a
6b

If "Yes" on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed payments
not described on lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

8

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the~~~~~~~~~~~

8

Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? 

9

initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe in Part III
9

7

X
X

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in

LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2020

ASHOKA
51-0255908
Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
Part II Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

Page 2For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row (ii).
Do not list any individuals that aren't listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note: The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation(i) Basecompensation(A) Name and Title(1) WILLIAM DRAYTONCHAIRMAN(2) ROBERT SPOERLEADERSHIP GROUP MEMBER(3) DIANA WELLSLEADERSHIP GROUP MEMBER(4) KONSTANZE FRISCHENLEADERSHIP GROUP MEMBER

(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)

134,673.
0.
114,554.
0.
124,470.
0.
122,708.
0.

(ii) Bonus &incentivecompensation(iii) Other
reportablecompensation

0.
0.
11,196.
0.
0.
0.
11,204.
0.

79,105.
0.
20,000.
0.
36,750.
0.
20,000.
0.

(C) Retirement andother deferredcompensation

0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.

(D) Nontaxable
benefits

7,294.
0.
21,065.
0.
4,093.
0.
689.
0.

(E) Total of columns(B)(i)-(D)(F) Compensationin column (B)reported as deferredon prior Form 990

221,072.
0.
166,815.
0.
165,313.
0.
154,601.
0.

0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.

(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
Part III Supplemental Information

51-0255908

Page 3

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

PART I, LINE 7:
BONUSES ARE BASED ON YEAR-END JOB PERFORMANCE AND ARE TAXABLE TO EACH
RECIPIENT.

Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
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Noncash Contributions

SCHEDULE M(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Name of the organization

Part I

51-0255908

(a)
(b)
(c)
Number of
Noncash contribution
Check ifamounts reported on
applicable contributions or
items contributed Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g

Art - Works of art ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2

Art - Historical treasures

3

Art - Fractional interests ~~~~~~~~~~

4

Books and publications ~~~~~~~~~~

5
6

Clothing and household goods ~~~~~~
Cars and other vehicles ~~~~~~~~~~

7

Boats and planes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

8

Intellectual property

9

Securities - Publicly traded ~~~~~~~~(d)Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

10

Securities - Closely held stock ~~~~~~~

11

Securities - Partnership, LLC, orX

13

399,565. AVERAGE SELLING PRICE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

13

Securities - Miscellaneous ~~~~~~~~
Qualified conservation contribution -14

Historic structures ~~~~~~~~~~~~
Qualified conservation contribution - Other ~15

Real estate - Residential

16

Real estate - Commercial ~~~~~~~~~

17

Real estate - Other ~~~~~~~~~~~~

18

Collectibles ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

19

Food inventory ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

20

Drugs and medical supplies ~~~~~~~~

21

Taxidermy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

22

Historical artifacts

23

Scientific specimens ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

24

Archeological artifacts ~~~~~~~~~~

25

Other

26

Other

27

Other

28

Other

29

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions

J
J
J
J

Open to Public
Inspection

Employer identification number

ASHOKA
Types of Property

trust interests

2020

J Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
J Attach to Form 990.
J Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

1

12

OMB No. 1545-0047

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part V, Donee Acknowledgement ~~~~

0

29

Yes

No

30a During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for
exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
31

b If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

~~~~~~

31

contributions? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

32a

32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

33

X

30a

X
X

b If "Yes," describe in Part II.
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.

LHA

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule M (Form 990) 2020

ASHOKA
51-0255908
Page 2
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization

Schedule M (Form 990) 2020

Part IIis reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete
this part for any additional information.

SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B):
USING A COMBINATION OF THE TWO METHODS ABOVE

Schedule M (Form 990) 2020

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SCHEDULE O(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Name of the organization

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
| Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
| Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2020

Open to Public
Inspection
Employer identification number

ASHOKA

51-0255908

FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: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.

FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:IDEA SPREAD / FRAMEWORK CHANGE
EXPENSES $ 4,501,005.

INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 494,162.

REVENUE $ 0.

PART IV AND XIII, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING:
PART IV, LINE 12B AND PART XIII, LINE 2B, 2C HAS BEEN ANSWERED NO DUETO THE FACT THAT ASHOKA IS IN THE PROCESS OF COMPLETING THE AUDIT FOR
THE CONSOLIDATED ASHOKA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
08/31/2021.

FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B, LIST OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES:ARGENTINA, AUSTRIA, BRAZIL, CANADA,CHILE, COLOMBIA, EGYPT, FRANCE,GERMANY, INDIA, INDONESIA, ITALY,JAPAN, KENYA, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS,NIGERIA, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, SENEGAL,SINGAPORE, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN,SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, THAILAND, TURKEY,
UNITED KINGDOM, VENEZUELA, ROMANIA, ISRAELLHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
Name of the organization

Page 2
Employer identification number

ASHOKA

51-0255908

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B:
ASHOKA HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND HASESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATIONREPORTED IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. THE CONTROLLER AND CFO REVIEW THE FORM
990 AFTER A DRAFT IS PREPARED. ONCE APPROVED BY THE CONTROLLER AND CFO, THE
CFO FORWARDS THE 990 TO THE CEO FOR REVIEW. ANY COMMENTS OR UPDATES GIVEN
TO THE CFO BY THE CEO ARE PASSED ALONG TO THE ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE
ACCOUNTING FIRM REVIEWS THE COMMENTS AND MAKES CHANGES AS WARRANTED. THE
UPDATED 990 IS GIVEN TO THE BOARD SECRETARY, WHO DISTRIBUTES THE 990
ELECTRONICALLY TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING WITH
THE IRS.

FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A: NUMBER OF EMPLOYEESTHE NUMBER SHOWN IN PART V, LINE 2A, REPRESENTS NUMBER REPORTED ON 2018
FORM W-3.

THERE ARE 411 EMPLOYEES, ACROSS THE FILING ORGANIZATION'SFOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES AND GLOBAL OFFICES.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C:ASHOKA CURRENTLY HAS IN PLACE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT APPLIES TO
BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES, WHICH IT ANNUALLY MONITORS AND
ENFORCES. THE BOARD CURRENTLY MANDATES THAT ALL MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT AND
THE GOVERNING BODY ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS THAT
MAY EXIST. IF A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE
INTEREST PARTY SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE
DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE
REMAINING BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF
INTEREST EXISTS AND THE APPROPRIATE COURSE OF REMEDY.
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
Name of the organization

Page 2
Employer identification number

ASHOKA

51-0255908

THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD AND ALL BOARD COMMITTEES SHALL CONTAIN:(A) THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO DISCLOSED OR OTHERWISE WERE FOUND TO HAVEA FINANCIAL INTEREST, THE NATURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST, ANY ACTIONTAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS PRESENT, AND THE
BOARD'S OR BOARD COMMITTEE'S DECISION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST
IN FACT EXISTED, AND(B) THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO WERE PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS AND VOTESRELATING TO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION,INCLUDING ANY ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, AND
A RECORD OF ANY VOTES TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROCEEDINGS.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A:
AT ASHOKA, SALARIES ARE SET BY USING A SALARY FRAMEWORK FOR THAT COUNTRY,
WHICH IS DEVELOPED BY AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT THAT USES MARKET/INDUSTRYINFORMATION TO DETERMINE THE SALARY RANGES FOR EACH OF ASHOKA'S
PROFESSIONAL LEVELS. THIS SALARY FRAMEWORK IS APPLIED TO ALL EMPLOYEES'SALARIES, INCLUDING THE ONES OF THE LEADERSHIP TEAM (INCLUDING CEO) AND
SENIOR LEADERS. ANY COMPENSATION CHANGES FOR THE CEO MUST BE APPROVED BY
THE BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. ANY COMPENSATION CHANGES FOR THE TWOOTHER MEMBERS OF THE LEADERSHIP TEAM MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CEO. ANY
COMPENSATION CHANGES FOR SENIOR LEADERS ARE TO BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY
THE LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBER WHO IS THEIR ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER (MANAGER).
ONCE THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW DECISIONS ARE FINALIZED, ASHOKA COMMUNICATES
THIS TO ALL SENIOR LEADERS AND THE LEADERSHIP TEAM IN WRITING (LETTERFORMAT). THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN FY21.

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
Name of the organization

Page 2
Employer identification number

ASHOKA

51-0255908

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 17, LIST OF STATES RECEIVING COPY OF FORM 990:
AL,AR,CA,FL,GA,HI,IL,KS,KY,MA,MD,MI,MS,MN,NJ,NH,NM,NY,OR,PA,RI,SC,TN,UT,VA
WV,WI

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:
ASHOKA MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY,FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS
REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE INFORMATIONIS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AT 2200 WILSON BLVD., SUITE 102, UNIT
#313, ARLINGTON, VA 22201. THE FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIALS ARE ALSOAVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ASHOKA'S WEBSITE AND ON WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.

FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G, OTHER FEES:OUTSIDE SERVICES:PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES

2,379,440.

MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES

692,010.

FUNDRAISING EXPENSES

75,485.

TOTAL EXPENSES

3,146,935.

CONSULTING:PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES

3,497,707.

MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES

1,041,598.

FUNDRAISING EXPENSES

108,690.

TOTAL EXPENSES

4,647,995.

TOTAL OTHER FEES ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G, COL A

7,794,930.

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS:CUMULATIVE TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENTS
032212 11-20-20

36,034.
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
Name of the organization

Page 2
Employer identification number

ASHOKA

51-0255908

UNREALIZED FOREIGN EXCHANGE LOSS

90,576.

TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9

126,610.

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Name of the organization

Open to Public
Inspection| Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

Employer identification number

ASHOKA

51-0255908

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)Name, address, and EIN (if applicable)of disregarded entity

ASHOKA LLC - 81-4708972
1700 NORTH MOORE STREET, STE 200
ARLINGTON, VA 22209
ASHOKA CONOSUR ESTE (ARGENTINA)TEODORO GARCA 2964
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA 1426
ASHOKA CEESCHOTTENRING 16/3.OG
WIEN, AUSTRIA A-1010
ASHOKA BRASILRUA CARLOS COMENALE, 263
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL 01332-030
Part II

2020| Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
| Attach to Form 990.

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Part IOMB No. 1545-0047

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

SCHEDULE R(Form 990)(b)
Primary activity(c)Legal domicile (state or(d)Total income(e)End-of-year assets

foreign country)(f)Direct controlling
entityPLATFORM FOR SOCIALENTREPRENEURS

DELAWARE

628,663.

6,351,697. ASHOKAPLATFORM FOR SOCIALENTREPRENEURS

ARGENTINA

476,786.

189,910. ASHOKAPLATFORM FOR SOCIALENTREPRENEURS

AUSTRIA

1,782,996.

1,283,024. ASHOKAPLATFORM FOR SOCIALENTREPRENEURSBRAZIL

761,230.

774,383. ASHOKA

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related tax-exempt
organizations during the tax year.
(a)Name, address, and EINof related organization

GET AMERICA WORKING, INC. - 54-1882605
1700 NORTH MOORE STREET, NO 2000
ARLINGTON, VA 22209
YOUTH VENTURE, INC. - 54-1744720
1700 NORTH MOORE STREET, NO 2000
ARLINGTON, VA 22209(b)
Primary activity(c)Legal domicile (state or
foreign country)(f)Direct controlling
entity(g)

Section 512(b)(13)
controlled
entity?

Yes

VIRGINIA

501(C)(3)LINE 7ASHOKAX

DEVELOPING YOUNG
CHANGEMAKERS

VIRGINIA

501(C)(3)LINE 7ASHOKA

X

No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2020

SEE PART VII FOR CONTINUATIONS

LHA

(e)
Public charity
status (if section
501(c)(3))

PLATFORM FOR SOCIALENTREPRENEURSFor Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
032161 10-28-20(d)Exempt Codesection54

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Part IASHOKA

51-0255908

Continuation of Identification of Disregarded Entities(a)Name, address, and EINof disregarded entity(b)Primary activity

ASHOKA CANADA
366 ADELAIDE ST W
PLATFORM FOR SOCIALTORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA M5V 1R9ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA CHILEAVENIDA ITALIA 850B (IF), PROVIDENCIA
PLATFORM FOR SOCIALSANTIAGO, CHILE
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA EAST AFRICA (KENYA)GARDEN RD OFFICE 4, B2 HOUSE, 8
PLATFORM FOR SOCIALNAIROBI, KENYAENTREPRENEURSASHOKA FRANCE
28 PLACE DE LA BOURSE
PLATFORM FOR SOCIALPARIS, FRANCE 75002
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA DEUTSCHLAND
PRINZREGENTENPLATZ 10
PLATFORM FOR SOCIALMUNCHEN, GERMANY 81675
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA INDIA
54, 1ST CROSS, DOMLUR LAYOUT
PLATFORM FOR SOCIALBANGALORE, INDIA 560071
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA INDONESIA
JL. ANCOL TIMUR XIV NO. 1
PLATFORM FOR SOCIALBANDUNG, JAWA BARAT, INDONESIA 40254
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA ITALIAVIA AURELIO SALICETI 10, ROMA, RM 00153 - VI PLATFORM FOR SOCIALMILANO, ITALY 20121
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA JAPANGINZA FUGETSUDO, BUILDING 6F, 6-6-1 GINZA CH PLATFORM FOR SOCIALTOKYO, JAPAN 104-0061
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA KOREASUNGDONG-GU, DDUKSUM-RO 1 NA-GIL 5, HEYGROUN PLATFORM FOR SOCIAL
SOUTH KOREA, SOUTH KOREA 04779
ENTREPRENEURS

03222104-01-20(c)
Legal domicile (state or(d)Total income

foreign country)(e)End-of-year assets(f)Direct controlling
entityCANADA

735,859.

1,633,512. ASHOKA

CHILE

366,872.

107,964. ASHOKA

KENYA

246,360.

401,041. ASHOKAFRANCE

1,633,105.

2,527,032. ASHOKAGERMANY

4,596,464.

4,746,080. ASHOKA

INDIA

645,677.

1,047,066. ASHOKAINDONESIA

20,342.

178,391. ASHOKA

ITALY

641,516.

665,769. ASHOKAJAPAN

284,857.

326,393. ASHOKA

2,352,876.

2,811,868. ASHOKA

SOUTH KOREA

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Part IASHOKA

51-0255908

Continuation of Identification of Disregarded Entities(a)Name, address, and EINof disregarded entity(b)Primary activity

ASHOKA MEXICO (ASHOKA EMPRENDEDORES SOCIALES
ASOCIACION CIVIL (A.C.)), TUXPAN 57, COLONIA PLATFORM FOR SOCIAL
PLATFORM FOR SOCIAL, MEXICO CITY, MEXICOENTREPRENEURSASHOKA NETHERLANDS (STICHTING ASHOKA)
LANGE VOORHOUT 32
PLATFORM FOR SOCIAL
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS 2514 EE
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA PHILIPPINESUNIT 301 3RD FLOOR, #3 BRIXTON STREET, BRGY PLATFORM FOR SOCIALPASIG CITY, PHILIPPINES 1603
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA POLAND
UL PACA 40
PLATFORM FOR SOCIALWARSZAWA, POLAND 04-386
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA
141 MIDDLE ROAD, GSM BUILDING, #05-05
PLATFORM FOR SOCIALDHOBY GHAUT, SINGAPORE 188976
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA ESPANA (FUNDACION ASHOKAEMPRENDEDORES SOCIALES), CALLEVANDERGOTEN, 1 PLATFORM FOR SOCIAL
LOOM HOUSE, MADRID, SPAIN 28014
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA SCANDINAVIA
BIRGER JARLSGATAN 57 C
PLATFORM FOR SOCIALSTOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 113 56
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA SWITZERLAND (FONDATION ASHOKA SUISSE)
RUE DU CONSEIL GENRAL 20
PLATFORM FOR SOCIALGENEVA, SWITZERLAND 1205
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA SOUTHERN AFRICATYRWHITT AVENUE, ROSEBANKPLATFORM FOR SOCIALJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA FT-2196
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA THAILAND
101/8, PHAHONYOTHIN 32 ROAD, SENA NIKHOM, KH PLATFORM FOR SOCIALBANGKOK, THAILAND 10900
ENTREPRENEURS

03222104-01-20(c)
Legal domicile (state or(d)Total income

foreign country)(e)End-of-year assets(f)Direct controlling
entityMEXICO266,675.

216,393. ASHOKANETHERLANDS

378,641.

1,485,891. ASHOKAPHILIPPINES

152,585.

141,498. ASHOKAPOLAND539,583.

576,901. ASHOKASINGAPORE

475,648.

141,686. ASHOKA

SPAIN

1,853,828.

2,178,838. ASHOKASWEDEN549,161.

2,459,187. ASHOKASWITZERLAND

563,928.

726,485. ASHOKA

SOUTH AFRICA

23,915.

52,913. ASHOKATHAILAND

13,481.

13,803. ASHOKA

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Part IASHOKA

51-0255908

Continuation of Identification of Disregarded Entities(a)Name, address, and EINof disregarded entity(b)Primary activity

ASHOKA TURKIYE
GENERAL YAZGAN SOK. NO:14
PLATFORM FOR SOCIALISTANBUL, TURKEY
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA UK & IRELAND
PEOPLE'S MISSION HALL, 20-30 WHITE CHAPEL RD PLATFORM FOR SOCIALLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM E1 1EW
ENTREPRENEURSASHOKA VENEZUELAEDIF. MENE GRANDE, PISO 5, OFICINA 5-4, URB. PLATFORM FOR SOCIALCARACAS, VENEZUELAENTREPRENEURS
ASOCIACION ASHOKA - COLOMBIALA CALLE 71 NO. 5-23 OFICINA 501
PLATFORM FOR SOCIAL
BOGOTA, COLOMBIAENTREPRENEURSFUNDATIA ASHOKASECTOR 5, PETRACHE POENARU ST, NO.
PLATFORM FOR SOCIAL
BUCHAREST, ROMANIAENTREPRENEURSASHOKA ISRAELTEL AVIV, ISRAELPLATFORM FOR SOCIALTEL AVIV, ISRAELENTREPRENEURSASHOKA ARAB WORLD
93A ABDEL AZIZ AL SAUD ST, 7TH FLOO
PLATFORM FOR SOCIALCAIRO, EGYPT 11451
ENTREPRENEURS

03222104-01-20(c)
Legal domicile (state or(d)Total income(e)End-of-year assets

foreign country)

TURKEY(f)
Direct controlling
entity339,276.

227,764. ASHOKA

2,911,846.

2,429,400. ASHOKAVENEZUELA

351,713.

57,048. ASHOKACOLOMBIA

6,804.

196,103. ASHOKAROMANIA

718,328.

623,480. ASHOKAISRAEL0.

0. ASHOKA

EGYPT

1,148,295.

2,451,897. ASHOKAUNITED KINGDOM

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Part IIIASHOKA

Page 2

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more relatedorganizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a)Name, address, and EINof related organization

Part IV

51-0255908(b)
Primary activity

(c)

Legal
domicile(state orforeigncountry)(d)Direct controlling
entity(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated,excluded from tax under
sections 512-514)(f)
Share of total
income(g)
Share ofend-of-year
assets(h)Disproportionate
allocations?

Yes

No

(i)
(j)
(k)
General or Percentage
Code V-UBI
amount in box managing ownership
20 of Schedule partner?
K-1 (Form 1065) Yes No

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more relatedorganizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)Name, address, and EINof related organization

032162 10-28-20(b)Primary activity(c)Legal domicile(state orforeigncountry)58(d)Direct controlling
entity(e)Type of entity(C corp, S corp,
or trust)(f)
Share of total
income(g)
Share ofend-of-year
assets(h)
Percentage
ownership(i)

Section
512(b)(13)
controlled
entity?

Yes

No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2020

Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Part VASHOKA

51-0255908

Page 3

Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note: Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
1 During the tax year, did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1ac Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1ce Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1e

Dividends from related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1f

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1gi

Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1ij

Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1j

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1k

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1mo Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1op Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1p

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) 

1r

f

2

Yes

X
X
X
X
X

1b
1d

X
X
X
X

1h

1l
1n

1q

1s

No

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)Name of related organization(1) YOUTH VENTURE INCORPORATION(b)
Transaction
type (a-s)L(c)
Amount involved(d)Method of determining amount involved

144,948. NET OF COST AND REVENUE

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Part VIASHOKA

51-0255908

Page 4

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue)
that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)Name, address, and EINof entity(b)Primary activity

(c)
(d)
(e)
Are all
Legal domicile
Predominant income partners sec.
501(c)(3)(related, unrelated,(state or foreign
excluded from tax under orgs.?
country)
sections 512-514)
Yes No(f)
Share oftotal
income(g)
Share ofend-of-year
assets

(h)

(i)

(j)

(k)

DisproporCode V-UBI General or Percentage
tionate amount in box 20 managing
allocations?
partner? ownership

Yes Noof Schedule K-1(Form 1065) Yes No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
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ASHOKA
Part VII Supplemental Information

51-0255908

Schedule R (Form 990) 2020

Page 5

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

PART I, IDENTIFICATION OF DISREGARDED ENTITIES:NAME AND ADDRESS OF DISREGARDED ENTITY:ASHOKA MEXICO (ASHOKA EMPRENDEDORES SOCIALES ASOCIACIONCIVIL (A.C.))TUXPAN 57, COLONIA PLATFORM FOR SOCIAL
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO 06760

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2020 DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION REPORTFORM 990 PAGE 10

990
Date
Acquired

MethodLife

1 FURNITURE & FIXTURESVARIOUSSL

2 EQUIPMENT* 990 PAGE 10 TOTALFURNITURE & FIXTURESVARIOUS

SL

Asset
No.

Description

C
o
n
v

Line
No.

Unadjusted
Cost Or Basis

5.00

16

5.00

16

Bus
%
Excl

Section 179
Expense*
Reduction In
Basis

Basis For
Depreciation

Beginning
Accumulated
Depreciation

Current
Sec 179
ExpenseCurrent Year
Deduction

EndingAccumulated
Depreciation

76,797.

76,797.

64,368.

6,535.

70,903.

882,694.

882,694. 660,044.

47,969. 708,013.

959,491.

959,491. 724,412.

54,504. 778,916.

FURNITURE & FIXTURES

OTHER
3 IMPROVEMENTS

VARIOUS

SL

5.00

16

169,708.

169,708. 169,708.

0. 169,708.

4 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTVARIOUSSL

5.00

16 1,907,421.

1,907,421. 972,990.

210,321.1,183,311.

2,077,129.

2,077,129.1,142,698.

210,321.1,353,019.

3,036,620.

3,036,620.1,867,110.

264,825.2,131,935.

(D) - Asset disposed* ITC, Salvage, Bonus, Commercial Revitalization Deduction, GO Zone

* 990 PAGE 10 TOTAL OTHER* GRAND TOTAL 990 PAGE 10
DEPR028111 04-01-20

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UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOMECARRYOVER DATA TO 2021
Name

Employer Identification Number

ASHOKA

51-0255908

Based on the information provided with this return, the following are possible carryover amounts to next year.

FEDERAL CONTRIBUTION - 50% CASH

01934104-01-20

153,315.

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Form

8868

(Rev. January 2020)

Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File an
Exempt Organization Return
OMB No. 1545-0047| File a separate application for each return.

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service| Go to www.irs.gov/Form8868 for the latest information.

Electronic filing (e-file). You can electronically file Form 8868 to request a 6-month automatic extension of time to file any of theforms listed below with the exception of Form 8870, Information Return for Transfers Associated With Certain Personal Benefit
Contracts, for which an extension request must be sent to the IRS in paper format (see instructions). For more details on the electronic
filing of this form, visit www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/e-file-for-charities-and-non-profits.

Automatic 6-Month Extension of Time. Only submit original (no copies needed).
All corporations required to file an income tax return other than Form 990-T (including 1120-C filers), partnerships, REMICs, and trusts
must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file income tax returns.
Name of exempt organization or other filer, see instructions.

Type orprint

Taxpayer identification number (TIN)ASHOKA

File by thedue date forfiling yourreturn. See
instructions.

51-0255908

Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions.

2200 WILSON BLVD., SUITE 102, UNIT #313

City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code. For a foreign address, see instructions.

ARLINGTON, VA 22201

Enter the Return Code for the return that this application is for (file a separate application for each return)

0 1

Application

ReturnApplication

ReturnIs ForForm 990 or Form 990-EZ

Code
01

Is ForForm 990-T (corporation)

Code
07

Form 990-BL

02

Form 1041-A

08

Form 4720 (individual)

03

Form 4720 (other than individual)

09

Form 990-PF

04

Form 5227

10

Form 990-T (sec. 401(a) or 408(a) trust)05

Form 6069

11

Form 990-T (trust other than above)

06

Form 8870

12

CHRISTINE RIZK
¥ The books are in the care of | 2200 WILSON BLVD., SUITE 102, UNIT #313 - ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Telephone No. | (703)527-8300
Fax No. |¥ If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |¥ If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN). If this is for the whole group, check thisbox |. If it is for part of the group, check this box |and attach a list with the names and TINs of all members the extension is for.
I request an automatic 6-month extension of time until

1

JULY 15, 2022

, to file the exempt organization return forthe organization named above. The extension is for the organization's return for:||calendar yearX

tax year beginningor

SEP 1, 2020

, and ending

If the tax year entered in line 1 is for less than 12 months, check reason:

2

AUG 31, 2021
Initial return.
Final return

Change in accounting period
3a

If this application is for Forms 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, lessany nonrefundable credits. See instructions.

b

$

0.

3b

$

0.

If this application is for Forms 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits andestimated tax payments made. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit.

c

3aBalance due. Subtract line 3b from line 3a. Include your payment with this form, if required, byusing EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See instructions.

0.
3c$Caution: If you are going to make an electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO for payment
instructions.
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Form 8868 (Rev. 1-2020)

Form

8868

(Rev. January 2020)

Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File an
Exempt Organization Return
OMB No. 1545-0047| File a separate application for each return.

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service| Go to www.irs.gov/Form8868 for the latest information.

Electronic filing (e-file). You can electronically file Form 8868 to request a 6-month automatic extension of time to file any of theforms listed below with the exception of Form 8870, Information Return for Transfers Associated With Certain Personal Benefit
Contracts, for which an extension request must be sent to the IRS in paper format (see instructions). For more details on the electronic
filing of this form, visit www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/e-file-for-charities-and-non-profits.

Automatic 6-Month Extension of Time. Only submit original (no copies needed).
All corporations required to file an income tax return other than Form 990-T (including 1120-C filers), partnerships, REMICs, and trusts
must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file income tax returns.
Name of exempt organization or other filer, see instructions.

Type orprint

Taxpayer identification number (TIN)ASHOKA

File by thedue date forfiling yourreturn. See
instructions.

51-0255908

Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions.

2200 WILSON BLVD., SUITE 102, UNIT #313

City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code. For a foreign address, see instructions.

ARLINGTON, VA 22201

Enter the Return Code for the return that this application is for (file a separate application for each return)

0 7

Application

ReturnApplication

ReturnIs ForForm 990 or Form 990-EZ

Code
01

Is ForForm 990-T (corporation)

Code
07

Form 990-BL

02

Form 1041-A

08

Form 4720 (individual)

03

Form 4720 (other than individual)

09

Form 990-PF

04

Form 5227

10

Form 990-T (sec. 401(a) or 408(a) trust)05

Form 6069

11

Form 990-T (trust other than above)

06

Form 8870

12

CHRISTINE RIZK2200
WILSON BLVD., SUITE 102, UNIT #313 - ARLINGTON, VA 22201¥ The books are in the care of |(703)527-8300
Telephone No. |Fax No. |¥ If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |¥ If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN). If this is for the whole group, check thisbox |. If it is for part of the group, check this box |and attach a list with the names and TINs of all members the extension is for.
I request an automatic 6-month extension of time until

1

JULY 15, 2022

, to file the exempt organization return forthe organization named above. The extension is for the organization's return for:||calendar yearX

tax year beginningor

SEP 1, 2020

, and ending

If the tax year entered in line 1 is for less than 12 months, check reason:

2

AUG 31, 2021
Initial return.
Final return

Change in accounting period
3a

If this application is for Forms 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, lessany nonrefundable credits. See instructions.

b

$

148.

3b

$

0.

If this application is for Forms 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits andestimated tax payments made. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit.

c

3aBalance due. Subtract line 3b from line 3a. Include your payment with this form, if required, byusing EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See instructions.

148.
3c
$
Caution: If you are going to make an electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO for payment
instructions.
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Form

Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return990-T

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

AX

408(e)

220(e)

408A
529(a)

530(a)Name of organization (
Print
or
Type

Check box if name changed and see instructions.)

ASHOKA

51-0255908
E Group exemption number

Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions.

(see instructions)

2200 WILSON BLVD., SUITE 102, UNIT #313

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code

ARLINGTON, VA 22201

529S

I

Check if a 501(c)(3) organization filing a consolidated return with a 501(c)(2) titleholding corporation

J

Enter the number of attached Schedules A (Form 990-T)

K

During the tax year, was the corporation a subsidiary in an affiliated group or a parent-subsidiary controlled group?
If "Yes," enter the name and identifying number of the parent corporation. |The books are in care of | CHRISTINE RIZK
Telephone number |1

Check box if

F

HPart I

Open to Public Inspection for
501(c)(3) Organizations Only

DEmployer identification number

104,488,565.
C Book value of all assets at end of year  |X
501(c)
corporation
501(c)
trust
401(a)
trust
Other trust
Check organization type ||Check if filing only to
Claim credit from Form 8941
Claim a refund shown on Form 2439

L

2020

.

| Go to www.irs.gov/Form990T for instructions and the latest information.
| Do not enter SSN numbers on this form as it may be made public if your organization is a 501(c)(3).

Check box ifaddress changed.

B Exempt under section
X 501(c )(3 )GOMB No. 1545-0047(and proxy tax under section 6033(e))
For calendar year 2020 or other tax year beginning SEP 1, 2020
, and ending AUG 31, 2021

an amended return.
Applicable reinsurance entity



1

|
|

Yes

X

|
No

(703)527-8300

Total Unrelated Business Taxable Income

Total of unrelated business taxable income computed from all unrelated trades or businesses (seeinstructions) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1

2

Reserved23

Add lines 1 and 2

4

Charitable contributions (see instructions for limitation rules)

5

Total unrelated business taxable income before net operating losses. Subtract line 4 from line 3 ~~~~~~~~~

5

6

Deduction for net operating loss. See instructions

6

7

Total of unrelated business taxable income before specific deduction and section 199A deduction.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Subtract line 6 from line 5

STMT 1~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

3
4

1,785.
1,785.
79.
1,706.
1,706.
1,000.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

7

8

Specific deduction (generally $1,000, but see instructions for exceptions) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

8

9

Trusts. Section 199A deduction. See instructions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Total deductions. Add lines 8 and 9 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

10

1,000.

Unrelated business taxable income. Subtract line 10 from line 7. If line 10 is greater than line 7,
enter zero 

11

706.

Organizations taxable as corporations. Multiply Part I, line 11 by 21% (0.21) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |Trusts taxable at trust rates. See instructions for tax computation. Income tax on the amount on

1

148.

Part I, line 11 from:

10
11

Part II
1
2

Tax Computation

Schedule D (Form 1041) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |2
3

4

Proxy tax. See instructions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |Other tax amounts. See instructions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

5

Alternative minimum tax (trusts only) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

5

6

6

7

Tax on noncompliant facility income. See instructions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Total. Add lines 3 through 6 to line 1 or 2, whichever applies 

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4

7

148.
990-T
Form
(2020)

Form 990-T (2020)

Page 2

Tax and Payments

Part III
1a

Foreign tax credit (corporations attach Form 1118; trusts attach Form 1116) ~~~~

1a

b

1b

c

Other credits (see instructions) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
General business credit. Attach Form 3800 (see instructions) ~~~~~~~~~~~dCredit for prior year minimum tax (attach Form 8801 or 8827) ~~~~~~~~~~~

1d

e
2

Total credits. Add lines 1a through 1d ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Subtract line 1e from Part II, line 7 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

3

Other taxes. Check if from:3

4

Other (attach statement) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Total tax. Add lines 2 and 3 (see instructions).
Check if includes tax previously deferred under
section 1294. Enter tax amount here ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |4Form 4255

Form 8611

1c

Form 8697

2020 net 965 tax liability paid from Form 965-A or Form 965-B, Part II, column (k), line 4 ~~~~~~~~~~~~

6a

Payments: A 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

6ab2020 estimated tax payments. Check if section 643(g) election applies

6b

c

6c

d

Tax deposited with Form 8868 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Foreign organizations: Tax paid or withheld at source (see instructions) ~~~~~~e

Backup withholding (see instructions) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

6ef

Credit for small employer health insurance premiums (attach Form 8941)

~~~~~

6f

g

Other credits, adjustments, and payments:

Total |

6g

Form 4136
8

5

148.
0.

7

148.

148.

6d

Form 2439
Other

Total payments. Add lines 6a through 6g ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Estimated tax penalty (see instructions). Check if Form 2220 is attached ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |

7

148.

2

Form 8866

5

~~ |

1e

8

Tax due. If line 7 is smaller than the total of lines 4, 5, and 8, enter amount owed ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |10
Overpayment. If line 7 is larger than the total of lines 4, 5, and 8, enter amount overpaid ~~~~~~~~~~ |Enter the amount of line 10 you want: Credited to 2021 estimated tax |11
Refunded |Part IV Statements Regarding Certain Activities and Other Information (see instructions)
9

9

0.
0.

10
11

At any time during the 2020 calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority

1

Yes

No

over a financial account (bank, securities, or other) in a foreign country? If "Yes," the organization may have to file
FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts. If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country
here |
2

SEE STATEMENT 2

X

During the tax year, did the organization receive a distribution from, or was it the grantor of, or transferor to, aXforeign trust? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
3

If "Yes," see instructions for other forms the organization may have to file.
Enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year ~~~~~~~~~

4a

Did the organization change its method of accounting? (see instructions)b

If 4a is "Yes," has the organization described the change on Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, or Form 1128? If "No,"| $X~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

explain in Part V 

Supplemental Information

Part V

Provide the explanation required by Part IV, line 4b. Also, provide any other additional information. See instructions.

Sign
Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true,correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

=

Signature of officer
Print/Type preparer's name

Date
Preparer's signature=

Paid
KRISTEN BARNETT
Preparer
RSM US LLPUse Only Firm's name |1001 WATER ST. STE. 500
Firm's address | TAMPA, FL 33602

023711 02-02-21

May the IRS discuss this return withthe preparer shown below (seeCHAIRMAN/CEO
Title

instructions)?

Date

07/15/22

Check

Firm's EIN
Phone no.

67

if

self- employed

9

X

Yes

No

PTIN

P01234578
42-0714325

813-316-2300
Form 990-T (2020)

ASHOKA}}}}}}

51-0255908}}}}}}}}}}FORM 990-T

CONTRIBUTIONS SUMMARYSTATEMENT 1QUALIFIED CONTRIBUTIONS SUBJECT TO 100% LIMITQUALIFIED CONTRIBUTIONS SUBJECT TO 25% LIMITCARRYOVER
FOR TAXFOR TAXFOR TAXFOR TAXFOR TAXOF PRIOR YEARS UNUSED CONTRIBUTIONSYEAR 2015
YEAR 2016
YEAR 2017
125,394
YEAR 2018
YEAR 2019
28,000TOTAL CARRYOVERTOTAL CURRENT YEAR 10% CONTRIBUTIONS

153,394

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS AVAILABLETAXABLE INCOME LIMITATION AS ADJUSTED

153,394
79

EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONSEXCESS 100% CONTRIBUTIONSTOTAL EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS

153,3150
153,315

ALLOWABLE CONTRIBUTIONS DEDUCTION79

TOTAL CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION

79

68

STATEMENT(S) 1

ASHOKA
51-0255908}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~FORM 990-T
NAME OF FOREIGN COUNTRY IN WHICH
STATEMENT 2
ORGANIZATION HAS FINANCIAL INTEREST}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}NAME OF COUNTRY}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
ARGENTINA
AUSTRIA
BRAZILCANADACHILECOLOMBIAEGYPT
FRANCEGERMANYINDIA
INDONESIA
ITALY
JAPAN
KENYA
MEXICONETHERLANDSNIGERIA
PHILIPPINESPOLAND
SENEGAL
SINGAPORE
SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH KOREA
SPAIN
SWEDENSWITZERLAND
THAILAND
TURKEYUNITED KINGDOMVENEZUELAROMANIAISRAEL69

STATEMENT(S) 2

ENTITYSCHEDULE A(Form 990-T)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Unrelated Business Taxable Income
From an Unrelated Trade or BusinessC

Unrelated business activity code (see instructions)E

Describe the unrelated trade or business |INVESTMENT

51-0255908|

900099Unrelated Trade or Business Income(A) Incomec Balance |~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

3

Gross profit. Subtract line 2 from line 1c ~~~~~~~~~~~~

3

4 a Capital gain net income (attach Sch D (Form 1041 or Form
1120)) (see instructions) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4a(C) Net24b4cIncome (loss) from a partnership or an S corporation (attach

STATEMENT 3
statement) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

5

6

Rent income (Part IV) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

6

7

Unrelated debt-financed income (Part V) ~~~~~~~~~~~~

7

8

Interest, annuities, royalties, and rents from a controlledorganization (Part VI) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(B) Expenses

1

of

1c

Cost of goods sold (Part III, line 8)b Net gain (loss) (Form 4797) (attach Form 4797) (see instructions)c Capital loss deduction for trusts ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1

D Sequence:2

9Open to Public Inspection for
501(c)(3) Organizations Only

B Employer identification number

ASHOKA

1 a Gross receipts or salesb Less returns and allowances

5

2020

| Do not enter SSN numbers on this form as it may be made public if your organization is a 501(c)(3).

Name of the organization

Part IOMB No. 1545-0047| Go to www.irs.gov/Form990T for instructions and the latest information.

A

1-4,028.

-4,028.

11,120.
7,092.

11,120.
7,092.

8

Investment income of section 501(c)(7), (9), or (17)organizations (Part VII) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

9

10

Exploited exempt activity income (Part VIII) ~~~~~~~~~~

10

11

Advertising income (Part IX) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

11

12

STMT 4
Other income (see instructions; attach statement) ~~~~~~~

13

Total. Combine lines 3 through 12 

12
13

Part II Deductions Not Taken Elsewhere (See instructions for limitations on deductions) Deductions must be
directly connected with the unrelated business income
1

Compensation of officers, directors, and trustees (Part X) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1

2

Salaries and wages ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2

3

Repairs and maintenance ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

3

4

Bad debts ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4

5

Interest (attach statement) (see instructions)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

5

6

Taxes and licenses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

6

7

Depreciation (attach Form 4562) (see instructions)8Less depreciation claimed in Part III and elsewhere on return~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

7~~~~~~~~~~

8b

9

8a
Depletion ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

10

Contributions to deferred compensation plans~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

10

11

Employee benefit programs ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

11

12

Excess exempt expenses (Part VIII) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

12

13

Excess readership costs (Part IX) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

13

14

Other deductions (attach statement)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

14

15

Total deductions. Add lines 1 through 14 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Unrelated business income before net operating loss deduction. Subtract line 15 from Part I, line 13,

15

column (C) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

16

16
17

45.

STATEMENT 5
Deduction for net operating loss (see instructions) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

945.
7,047.
5,262.
1,785.

17
18
Unrelated business taxable income. Subtract line 17 from line 16 
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ENTITY
Schedule A (Form 990-T) 2020

Part III

Cost of Goods SoldEnter method of inventory valuation

Page 2|

1

Inventory at beginning of year~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1

2

Purchases ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2

3

Cost of labor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

3

4

Additional section 263A costs (attach statement) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4

5

Other costs (attach statement) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

5

6

Total. Add lines 1 through 5 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Inventory at end of year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

6

Cost of goods sold. Subtract line 7 from line 6. Enter here and in Part I, line 2 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Do the rules of section 263A (with respect to property produced or acquired for resale) apply to the organization?

8


7
8
9

Part IV

1

7

Rent Income (From Real Property and Personal Property Leased with Real Property)

Yes

No

Description of property (property street address, city, state, ZIP code). Check if a dual-use (see instructions)

1

A
B
C
D
A

B

C

D

Rent received or accrued

2aFrom personal property (if the percentage ofrent for personal property is more than 10%
but not more than 50%) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b

From real and personal property (if thepercentage of rent for personal property exceeds
50% or if the rent is based on profit or income)c~~

Total rents received or accrued by property.
Add lines 2a and 2b, columns A through D ~~~~
|

0.

4

in lines 2(a) and 2(b) (attach statement) ~~~~~~

5

Total deductions. Add line 4 columns A through D. Enter here and on Part I, line 6, column (B)  |Unrelated Debt-Financed Income (see instructions)0.

Total rents received or accrued. Add line 2c columns A through D. Enter here and on Part I, line 6, column (A)3Deductions directly connected with the income

Part V

Description of debt-financed property (street address, city, state, ZIP code). Check if a dual-use (see instructions)

1

A
B
C
D
A

B

C

D

Gross income from or allocable to debt-financed2

property ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Deductions directly connected with or allocable3

to debt-financed propertyaStraight line depreciation (attach statement)bOther deductions (attach statement)c

Total deductions (add lines 3a and 3b,~~~~~~~~~~

columns A through D) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
4

Amount of average acquisition debt on or allocable
to debt-financed property (attach statement)

5~~~

Average adjusted basis of or allocable to debtfinanced property (attach statement) ~~~~~~~

6

Divide line 4 by line 5 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

7

Gross income reportable. Multiply line 2 by line 6 ~

%

%

%

8

Total gross income (add line 7, columns A through D). Enter here and on Part I, line 7, column (A) ~~~~~~~ |9Allocable deductions. Multiply line 3c by line 6

10

Total allocable deductions. Add line 9, columns A through D. Enter here and on Part I, line 7, column (B) ~~~ |Total dividends-received deductions included in line 10  |11023721 12-23-20

71

%

0.
0.
0.

Schedule A (Form 990-T) 2020

ENTITY
Schedule A (Form 990-T) 2020

Part VI Interest, Annuities, Royalties, and Rents from Controlled Organizations(see instructions)
Exempt Controlled Organizations

1. Name of controlledorganization

2. Employer
identification
number

3. Net unrelated
income (loss)(see instructions)1Page 3

4. Total of specified 5. Part of column 4 6. Deductions directlythat is included in thepayments madeconnected with
controlling organizaincome
in column 5tion's gross income

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
7. Taxable Income

8. Net unrelated
income (loss)(see instructions)

Nonexempt Controlled Organizations
9. Total of specified
10. Part of column 9that is included in thepayments madecontrolling organization's
gross income

11. Deductions directly
connected withincome in column 10

Add columns 5 and 10.
Enter here and on Part I,
line 8, column (A)Add columns 6 and 11.
Enter here and on Part I,
line 8, column (B)

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

J
Investment Income of a Section 501(c)(7), (9), or (17) Organization0.

Totals 

Part VII

1. Description of income

2. Amount ofincome0.

(see instructions)5. Total deductions
3. Deductions
4. Set-asides
and set-asides
directly connected (attach statement)(add cols 3 and 4)(attach statement)

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Add amounts incolumn 2. Enter
here and on Part I,
line 9, column (A)0.
J
Exploited Exempt Activity Income, Other Than Advertising Income

Add amounts incolumn 5. Enter
here and on Part I,
line 9, column (B)0.

Totals 

Part VIII(see instructions)1

Description of exploited activity:

2

Gross unrelated business income from trade or business. Enter here and on Part I, line 10, column (A) ~~~~

3

Expenses directly connected with production of unrelated business income. Enter here and on Part I,
line 10, column (B) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4

2
3

Net income (loss) from unrelated trade or business. Subtract line 3 from line 2. If a gain, completelines 5 through 7 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4

5

Gross income from activity that is not unrelated business income ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

5

6

Expenses attributable to income entered on line 5 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

6

7

Excess exempt expenses. Subtract line 5 from line 6, but do not enter more than the amount on line
4. Enter here and on Part II, line 12 

7
Schedule A (Form 990-T) 2020

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ENTITY
Schedule A (Form 990-T) 2020

Part IX

1
Page 4Advertising Income

Name(s) of periodical(s). Check box if reporting two or more periodicals on a consolidated basis.

1

A
B
C
D
Enter amounts for each periodical listed above in the corresponding column.
A
Gross advertising income

2

B

C

D

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |0.

Add columns A through D. Enter here and on Part I, line 11, column (B) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |0.

Add columns A through D. Enter here and on Part I, line 11, column (A)aDirect advertising costs by periodical ~~~~~~~

3aAdvertising gain (loss). Subtract line 3 from line4

2. For any column in line 4 showing a gain,
complete lines 5 through 8. For any column inline 4 showing a loss or zero, do not completelines 5 through 7, and enter zero on line 8 ~~~~~
5

Readership costs ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

6

Circulation income ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

7

Excess readership costs. If line 6 is less thanline 5, subtract line 6 from line 5. If line 5 is lessthan line 6, enter zero ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Excess readership costs allowed as a8

deduction. For each column showing a gain online 4, enter the lesser of line 4 or line 7 ~~~~~~a

Add line 8, columns A through D. Enter the greater of the line 8a, columns total or zero here and on
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Part X

Compensation of Officers, Directors, and Trustees
1. Name2. Title(see instructions)
3. Percentageof time devoted

4. Compensation
attributable toto businessunrelated business

(1)

%

(2)

%

(3)

%

(4)

%

Total. Enter here and on Part II, line 1 

Part XI

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Supplemental Information

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0.

(see instructions)73

Schedule A (Form 990-T) 2020

ASHOKA
51-0255908}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~FORM 990-T (A)INCOME (LOSS) FROM PARTNERSHIPSSTATEMENT 3}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}DESCRIPTION}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}CVR PARTNERS, LP - ORDINARY BUSINESS INCOME (LOSS)TOTAL INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 5

NET INCOME
OR (LOSS)}}}}}}}}}}}}}}-4,028.
}}}}}}}}}}}}}}-4,028.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~FORM 990-T (A)OTHER INCOME
STATEMENT 4}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}DESCRIPTION}}}}}}}}}}}ORDINARY GAIN ON SALE OF CVR PARTNERS, LP
TOTAL TO SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 12

AMOUNT}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
11,120.
}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
11,120.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~FORM 990-T (A)POST 2017 NOL SCHEDULESTATEMENT 5}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}PRIOR YEAR POST2017 NOL}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
5,262.

NOL DEDUCTION}}}}}}}}}}}}}
5,262.

CARRYFORWARD OF
POST 2017 NOL}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
0.

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STATEMENT(S) 3, 4, 5