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Aja Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 20-2054545 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $2.8M
- Grants reported
- 58
- Median grant
- $22.5K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 | $1.5M |
| 2023 | 28 | $1.3M |
Where Aja Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGERA | LAS VEGAS, NV | FOR HEALTHCARE IN ETHIOPIA: CLINICS, MATERNAL CARE, DISEASE TREATMENT, AND TRAINING. FOR CLINIC EXPANSION AND RENOVATION | 2024 | $224K |
| 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, CLINICS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS | 2024 | $192.5K |
| ENGERA | LAS VEGAS, NV | FOR HEALTHCARE IN ETHIOPIA: CLINICS, MATERNAL CARE, DISEASE TREATMENT, AND TRAINING | 2023 | $181K |
| MAKOLEKOLE | LAS VEGAS, NV | TO PROVIDE CLEAN, SAFE WATER FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF THE LUANGWA VALLEY BY DRILLINGBOREHOLES AND INSTALLING PUMPS IN VILLAGES, SCHOOLS, CLINICS AND COMMUNITY CENTRES. | 2023 | $174K |
| DEAN'S FUTURE SCHOLARS | RENO, NV | TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS AND TO FUND THE FULL-TIME DATA POSITION AND MATCHING GRANT - TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS AND TO FUND THE FULL-TIME DATA POSITION | 2023 | $150K |
| 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 ACCESS TO RESOURCES LIKE FREE PRINTING AND A COLLEGE STUDENT LOUNGE | 2024 | $125K |
| HOPKINS GRAMMAR SCHOOL PATHFINDER PROGRAM | NEW HAVEN, CT | TO FUND GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES FOR AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER EDUCATION FOR MOTIVATED, UNDERSERVED STUDENTS | 2023 | $100K |
| PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION | SANTA MONICA, CA | TO SUPPORT PCF'S MISSION OF FUNDING PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH, INCLUDING NEW TREATMENTS, PRECISION MEDICINE, AND EARLY DETECTION. | 2023 | $100K |
| HOPKINS GRAMMAR SCHOOL PATHFINDER PROGRAM | NEW HAVEN, CT | TO FUND FOR AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER EDUCATION FOR MOTIVATED, UNDERSERVED STUDENTS | 2024 | $100K |
| 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 COMMUNITIES, WITH TOOLS DEVELOPED EMPHASIZING AN EQUITY-FOCUSED APPROACH. | 2024 | $100K |
| STEPPINGSTONE FOUNDATION INC | BOSTON, MA | TO SUPPORT COLLEGE ACCESS THROUGH THE STEPPINGSTONE SCHOLARS PROGRAM AND ITS ANNUAL ACTIVITIES. THIS FUNDING SUPPORT WOULD IMPACT ALL COMPONENTS OF THE SCHOLARS PROGRAM INCLUDING THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS, THE ACADEMY, SCHOLAR SUPPORT SERVICES, AND THE CAREER SUCCESS INITIATIVE. | 2024 | $100K |
| ASEEL FOUNDATION | ARLINGTON, VA | THE PROGRAM WILL FUND 10 AFGHAN WOMEN IN TECH FELLOWS FOR A YEAR-LONG FELLOWSHIP, INCLUDING ONBOARDING, STIPENDS, EQUIPMENT (COMPUTERS, SOLAR SYSTEMS, INTERNET), AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. | 2024 | $75K |
| FULFILLMENT FUND LA | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS, AND TO SUPPORT FULFILLMENT FUNDS COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM | 2023 | $75K |
| THREE ANGELS CHILDREN'S RELIEF INC | STEVENSON RANCH, CA | TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES, WHICH INCLUDE BOOKS, TUITION, UNIFORMS, LUNCH, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, TEACHERS, AND MEDICAL CARE | 2023 | $71K |
| 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 | 2023 | $60K |
| 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 | 2024 | $60K |
| STEPPINGSTONE FOUNDATION INC | BOSTON, MA | TO FUND GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES TO SUPPORT STEPPINGSTONE'S MISSION TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM ACADEMIC, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, AND COLLEGE READINESS SUPPORT FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS | 2023 | $60K |
| 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, SUPPLIES, MEDICAL CARE, AND LUNCH PROGRAMS. IT ALSO SUPPORTS A NEW MINISTRY OF EDUCATION-MANDATED TRAINING SERIES STARTING IN 2024-25, ENSURING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THREE ANGELS ACADEMY AND ITS PARTNERS. | 2024 | $54K |
| 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) FOR UNIVERSITY AND TRADE SCHOOL, EMPOWERING THEM WITH SKILLS FOR SELF-RELIANCE AND COMMUNITY THRIVING. | 2024 | $53K |
| INTERNATIONAL ESPERANZA PROJECT | DALLAS, TX | TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF ESSENTIAL MEDICINES, SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, AND SUPPLIES FOR VOLUNTEER CLINICAL AND SURGICAL MISSIONS, ENABLING HIGH-QUALITY CARE FOR OVER 3,000 PATIENTS | 2024 | $52.1K |
| PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE | GLEN ALLEN, VA | TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY TO EXPAND COLLEGE TOURS AND PAID INTERNSHIPS, GROW THE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT PROGRAM THROUGH TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES, AND EXPAND OUTREACH THROUGH THE KEYS TO COLLEGE PROGRAM | 2023 | $50K |
| MAYA HEALTH ALLIANCE | BETHEL, VT | THE AJA GRANT WILL SUPPORT CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, STAFF TRAVEL, NURSE COMMUNICATION, AND TREATMENTS | 2024 | $50K |
| 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 INTERNSHIPS, STRENGTHEN MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, AND GROW OUTREACH. IT AIMS TO BOOST OUR CAPACITY AS CHANGE AGENTS FOR STUDENTS, ENSURING DATA-DRIVEN OUTCOMES AND BROADER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. | 2024 | $50K |
| FULFILLMENT FUND LAS VEGAS | LAS VEGAS, NV | TO FUND GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES FOR COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMMING | 2023 | $50K |
| BRINGING HOPE TO THE FAMILY USA | SANTA MONICA, CA | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AT A POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION. | 2023 | $50K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH HTTP
- Address
- 3605 TOWN CENTER DRIVE NO A LAS VEGAS, NV, 89135
- Phone
- 7028800005
- Deadlines
- SUBMISSION DEADLINES CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.AJAFOUNDATION.ORG/HOW-TO-APPLY/
- Application materials
- APPLICATION INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SUBMISSION CAN BE FOUND AT: HTTPS://WWW.AJAFOUNDATION.ORG/HOW-TO-APPLY/
- Restrictions
- INFORMATION REGARDING RESTRICTIONS ON GRANTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.AJAFOUNDATION.ORG/HOW-TO-APPLY/
Application information: https://www.ajafoundation.org/HOW-TO-APPLY/
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Aja Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.