The Ajl Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ajl Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2024 was up from $537,122 the year before.
87% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $537,122 | 26 | $15.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 46 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
The Ajl Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Ajl Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 41 | $886,540 |
| California | 4 | $145,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aya Foundation | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Fnd for Black Entrepreneurship | General operating support | $150,000 |
| The Denver Foundation | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General operating support | $85,000 |
| Casa de Amparo | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Development Ctr | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Hadanou Collective | General operating support | $23,000 |
| Conejos Clean Water | General operating support | $22,500 |
| Art From Ashes | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Backpack Society | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Center for Restorative Programs | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Co Asian Culture and Education NW | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Colorado Asian Pacific United | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Delta Eta Boule Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Downtown Islamic Center | General operating support | $20,000 |
| East Colfax Community Collective | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Foster Source | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Hands to the Future | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Project Greer Street | General operating support | $20,000 |
| San Luis Valley Housing Coalition | General operating support | $20,000 |
| San Luis Valley Immigrant | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Servicios de la Raza | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Community Foundation of SLV | General operaing support | $20,000 |
| Transformative Leadership for Chang | General operating support | $20,000 |
| As You Sow | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Crowley Foundation Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Struggle of Love Foundation | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Co Youth Tennis Foundation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Covered Colorado | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Ecuador Mi Paisvictoria House | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Front Line Farming | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Littleton Optimist Club | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Metro Denver Homeless Initiative | General operating support | $2,500 |
| The Challenge Foundation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Bikes Together | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Abortionfundsorg | General operating support | $1,040 |
| SLV Irc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Cycle Effect | General operating support | $1,000 |
| 5th Element Center for Dance | Grant | $500 |
| Alpine Achievers Initiative | Grant | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Erin Creger
- Darrell Schulte
- William Donohue
- Felisa Gonzales
- Melisa Jaen
- Christopher Melby
- Colby Lawton
- Julian Seelan
- Scot Spencer
- Pui Kalyanamitra
- Flora Archuleta
- Alece H M Montez
- Kristi A Petrie
Questions people ask
Does The Ajl Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ajl Charitable Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Ajl Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Erin Creger (President), Darrell Schulte (Vice Pres.), William Donohue (Treasurer) and Felisa Gonzales (Secretary) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Ajl Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and community development.