Aja Foundation
Historical FunderLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 20-2054545 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$34.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH HTTP |
|---|---|
| Address | 3605 TOWN CENTER DRIVE NO A, LAS VEGAS NV 89135 |
| Phone | 7028800005 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SUBMISSION CAN BE FOUND AT: HTTPS://WWW.AJAFOUNDATION.ORG/HOW-TO-APPLY/ |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSION DEADLINES CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.AJAFOUNDATION.ORG/HOW-TO-APPLY/ |
| Restrictions | INFORMATION REGARDING RESTRICTIONS ON GRANTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.AJAFOUNDATION.ORG/HOW-TO-APPLY/ |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
86% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engera | Las Vegas, NV | For healthcare in ethiopia: clinics, maternal care, disease treatment, and training. for clinic expansion and renovation | $224,000 |
| Makolekole | Las Vegas, NV | To provide clean, safe water for the communities of the luangwa valley by drilling boreholes and installing pumps in villages, schools,… | $192,500 |
| Dean's Future Scholars | Reno, NV | To support the program's mission to help students graduate high school and college by providing educational opportunities, employment, and… | $125,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | To empower npea members to demonstrate their outcomes and roi through data storytelling, targeting funders, stakeholders, partners, and… | $100,000 |
| Hopkins Grammar School Pathfinder Program | New Haven, CT | To fund for after-school and summer education for motivated, underserved students | $100,000 |
| Steppingstone Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | To support college access through the steppingstone scholars program and its annual activities. this funding support would impact all… | $100,000 |
| Aseel Foundation | Arlington, VA | The program will fund 10 afghan women in tech fellows for a year-long fellowship, including onboarding, stipends, equipment (computers,… | $75,000 |
| Mr Holland's Opus Foundation | Burbank, CA | To fund the general operating expense to supprt mhof's mission of donating new, quality instruments to under-resourced schools nationwide | $60,000 |
| Three Angels Children's Relief Inc | Stevenson Ranch, CA | This grant will fund the education and needs of 64 secondary students in the 2025-26 school year, covering tuition, books, uniforms,… | $54,000 |
| Bringing Hope to the Family USA | Santa Monica, CA | To provide educational services, including tuition, room and board, mentorship, and career guidance, to 52 students (25 females, 27 males)… | $53,000 |
| International Esperanza Project | Dallas, TX | To support the purchase of essential medicines, surgical instruments, and supplies for volunteer clinical and surgical missions, enabling… | $52,100 |
| Maya Health Alliance | Bethel, VT | The aja grant will support cervical cancer screening, medical equipment, staff travel, nurse communication, and treatments | $50,000 |
| Partnership for the Future | Glen Allen, VA | This grant will expand college tours, support campus visits, improve evaluation systems, enhance financial aid negotiations, increase paid… | $50,000 |
| The Sparkle Foundation USA Inc | Fairfax, VA | To support three key areas: monthly child health screenings, medical supplies, and outreach to namitembo; tailored support for children… | $30,000 |
| Elm City Internationals Educational Success Through Soccer Inc | New Haven, CT | To support eci's college readiness program by funding the head teacher, tutors, soccer coaches, league participation, and college soccer… | $25,000 |
| Action in Africa Inc | Aspen, CO | One year of tuition for five new university students and 13 current students, laptops and monthly living stipends, career mentorship… | $20,000 |
| Code to Inspire Inc | Dover, DE | The aja foundation funds will be used to cover cti's operational costs in afghanistan, ensuring the continued delivery of safe,… | $20,000 |
| Learning Lions Arizona | Flagstaff, AZ | To fund the general operating expenses to support learning lions' mission of providing digital training and job opportunities to rural east… | $19,000 |
| Breast Cancer Prevention Partners | San Francisco, CA | Support for breast cancer prevention partners' work to prevent breast cancer by eliminating our exposure to toxic chemicals and other… | $17,500 |
| Holocaust Museum LA | Los Angeles, CA | Supports the museum's programs that teach the critical lessons and social relevance of the holocaust | $17,500 |
| Girlforward | Chicago, IL | To fund the general operating expenses to support girlforward's mission of providing mentoring, tutoring, and safe spaces for refugee,… | $16,000 |
| Maui Huliau Foundation | Haiku, HI | For youth environmental education, filmmaking projects, climate literacy initiatives, leadership programs, eco-adventures, and zero waste… | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | New York, NY | To fund the general operating expenses to support pef israel endowment funds' mission of distributing grants to approved israeli charities,… | $10,000 |
| School of Leadership Afghanistan Inc | Boston, MA | In support of sola's programs that provide a rigorous education for afghan girls, promoting critical thinking, leadership, and respect for… | $10,000 |
| Soft Power Health | Purchase, NY | To fund the general operating expenses to support soft power health's mission of providing primary and preventative healthcare, malaria… | $10,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | To support afsp mission: for suicide prevention, mental health awareness, survivor support, education, policy advocacy, research, and… | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Legacy Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | To support the holocaust legacy foundation's mission of preserving holocaust memory through education, survivor testimonies, and the… | $5,000 |
| The Polg Foundation | New York, NY | To support and accelerate research to find effective treatments and a cure for polg mitochondrial disorders. | $5,000 |
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | Oakland, CA | To support and fund various community initiatives and programs | $3,000 |
| Jayden Deluca Foundation Inc | Boise, ID | To support awareness of cardiac diseases and to aid in further scientific and medical research of pediatric heart conditions. | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,461,100 | 30 |
| 2023 | $1,313,000 | 28 |
| 2022 | $1,125,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601489349100970
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2054545
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.