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Aya Cares

Accepts applications Chicago, Illinois · EIN 921431640

Aya Cares is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2023 it gave $16,250 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$00$245,000
2023$16,2506$455,100

How to apply

ContactJuan Ayala
1724 N Humboldt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
Phone or email(714) 252-5822, juan@ayalytical.com

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2023. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Aya Cares funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$8,250
Georgia1$5,500
Tennessee1$1,000
Virginia1$1,000
District of Columbia1$500

Grants paid in 2023

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Juans Money Matters Class
Chicago, IL
To fund financial literacy classes.$7,250
National Christian Foundation
Alpharetta, GA
Charitable donation to public charity.$5,500
American Diabetes Association
Arlington, VA
Charitable donation to public charity.$1,000
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Charitable donation to public charity.$1,000
Anti Cruelty Society
Chicago, IL
Charitable donation to public charity.$1,000
Special Olympics
Washington, DC
Charitable donation to public charity.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Aya Cares accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Aya Cares give?

$16,250 in tax year 2023, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Aya Cares?

Its 2023 filing lists Juan Ayala (President), Cristina Ayala (Treasurer) and Robert Stawiarski (Director).

What does Aya Cares fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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