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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-2054545

Aja Foundation

A private foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 30 grants and $1.5 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Applications Submitted Through HTTP
3605 Town Center Drive No A
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 880-0005
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/

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,461,100

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $21,180,644
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,313,000

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $19,599,151
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,125,000

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $18,825,671
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,198,021

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $17,869,438
  • Tax year 2020

    $927,000

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $17,952,523

Grants paid in 2024

30 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. EngeraLas Vegas, NV

    For healthcare in ethiopia: clinics, maternal care, disease treatment, and training. For clinic expansion and renovation

    $224,000
  2. MakolekoleLas 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

    $192,500
  3. Dean's Future ScholarsReno, 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

    $125,000
  4. Fulfillment Fund Las VegasLas 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.

    $100,000
  5. Hopkins Grammar School Pathfinder ProgramNew Haven, CT

    To fund for after-school and summer education for motivated, underserved students

    $100,000
  6. Steppingstone Foundation IncBoston, 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.

    $100,000
  7. Aseel FoundationArlington, 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.

    $75,000
  8. Mr Holland's Opus FoundationBurbank, CA

    To fund the general operating expense to supprt mhof's mission of donating new, quality instruments to under-resourced schools nationwide

    $60,000
  9. Three Angels Children's Relief IncStevenson 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.

    $54,000
  10. Bringing Hope to the Family USASanta 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.

    $53,000
  11. International Esperanza ProjectDallas, 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

    $52,100
  12. Maya Health AllianceBethel, VT

    The aja grant will support cervical cancer screening, medical equipment, staff travel, nurse communication, and treatments

    $50,000
  13. Partnership for the FutureGlen 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.

    $50,000
  14. The Sparkle Foundation USA IncFairfax, VA

    To support three key areas: monthly child health screenings, medical supplies, and outreach to namitembo; tailored support for children with complex needs like trauma or chronic illness; and basic medical insurance, diagnostics, and mental health support for frontline staff.

    $30,000
  15. Elm City Internationals Educational Success Through Soccer IncNew Haven, CT

    To support eci's college readiness program by funding the head teacher, tutors, soccer coaches, league participation, and college soccer showcases, ensuring students receive a quality academic curriculum, individualized tutoring, athletic development, and comprehensive support for college success.

    $25,000
  16. Action in Africa IncAspen, CO

    One year of tuition for five new university students and 13 current students, laptops and monthly living stipends, career mentorship programming, internship coordination, leadership development workshops and alumni engagement activities

    $20,000
  17. Code to Inspire IncDover, DE

    The aja foundation funds will be used to cover cti's operational costs in afghanistan, ensuring the continued delivery of safe, high-quality education for women and girls. Specifically, the funding will support internet connectivity for students, salaries for local mentors, and rent for our educational facility.

    $20,000
  18. Learning Lions ArizonaFlagstaff, AZ

    To fund the general operating expenses to support learning lions' mission of providing digital training and job opportunities to rural east african youth through the mobile leap bootcamp, advanced tech and creative programs, and the digital lions agency.

    $19,000
  19. Breast Cancer Prevention PartnersSan Francisco, CA

    Support for breast cancer prevention partners' work to prevent breast cancer by eliminating our exposure to toxic chemicals and other environmental links to the disease

    $17,500
  20. Holocaust Museum LALos Angeles, CA

    Supports the museum's programs that teach the critical lessons and social relevance of the holocaust

    $17,500
  21. GirlforwardChicago, IL

    To fund the general operating expenses to support girlforward's mission of providing mentoring, tutoring, and safe spaces for refugee, immigrant, and asylum-seeking girls in grades 9-12, helping them overcome challenges like poverty, language barriers, and trauma in the united states.

    $16,000
  22. Maui Huliau FoundationHaiku, HI

    For youth environmental education, filmmaking projects, climate literacy initiatives, leadership programs, eco-adventures, and zero waste events, fostering environmental stewardship and empowering maui's youth to create positive change for their islands.

    $10,000
  23. Pef Israel Endowment FundsNew York, NY

    To fund the general operating expenses to support pef israel endowment funds' mission of distributing grants to approved israeli charities, addressing needs in education, scientific research, social tolerance, and support for women, children, veterans, and the handicapped

    $10,000
  24. School of Leadership Afghanistan IncWest Palm BCH, FL

    In support of sola's programs that provide a rigorous education for afghan girls, promoting critical thinking, leadership, and respect for self and others, through their boarding school in rwanda and the solax online academy.

    $10,000
  25. Soft Power HealthPurchase, NY

    To fund the general operating expenses to support soft power health's mission of providing primary and preventative healthcare, malaria education and prevention, and family planning services to rural ugandan communities through the mukagwa allan stone community health clinic and outreach programs.

    $10,000
  26. American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NY

    To support afsp mission: for suicide prevention, mental health awareness, survivor support, education, policy advocacy, research, and volunteer programs.

    $5,000
  27. Holocaust Legacy Foundation IncBoston, MA

    To support the holocaust legacy foundation's mission of preserving holocaust memory through education, survivor testimonies, and the development of the holocaust museum boston,

    $5,000
  28. The Polg FoundationNew York, NY

    To support and accelerate research to find effective treatments and a cure for polg mitochondrial disorders.

    $5,000
  29. Philanthropic Ventures FoundationOakland, CA

    To support and fund various community initiatives and programs

    $3,000
  30. Jayden Deluca Foundation IncBoise, ID

    To support awareness of cardiac diseases and to aid in further scientific and medical research of pediatric heart conditions.

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services4 grants $358,00036% of the total
  2. Education5 grants $295,00029% of the total
  3. International aid3 grants $92,1009% of the total
  4. Community development1 grant $75,0007% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $63,0006% of the total
  6. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $53,0005% of the total
  7. 4 other causes6 grants $66,0007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Nevada4 grants $641,500
  2. California6 grants $205,000
  3. Virginia3 grants $155,000
  4. Connecticut2 grants $125,000
  5. Massachusetts3 grants $115,000
  6. Texas1 grant $52,100
  7. Vermont1 grant $50,000
  8. New York4 grants $30,000
  9. Colorado1 grant $20,000
  10. Delaware1 grant $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Andy AstrachanCHAIRMAN / PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Cathy DanielsCORP. SECRETARY / CFO / DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Bob EzrinDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sandra KanengiserDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Amy WoodDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ana de DiegoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Blanca de DiegoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Hannes StreeckDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Valentina VinanteDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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